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Illustrated five verse song and chorus on a slave's distress upon the sale of his sweetheart to another master.

Sisters Nettie Sadorus, Sarilda Gertrude Sadorus, and Addie Sadorus Brumley, walk along an outdoor path.

Photo of the Neva Hahn Mowry home in Springfield.

Firefighters extinguish a fire at the Neva Harris residence.

Illustrated four verse song and chorus praising the New York Seventh Infantry Regiment sung to the tune of the "Star Spangled Banner." Officially the New York 7th Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the regiment served in the eastern theatre of the Civil…

One of three new bank buildings erected in Bridgeport during the late 1800s due to the city's success in the oil industry.

New construction takes place on the front entrance of the Monticello Seminary one year after a fire destroyed the school's original buildings on November 4, 1888. While a temporary building was promptly erected to house the students, the new…

Construction workers labor on a girder on a new building at Monticello College.

A guard mans his post outside of the newly built gatehouse.

A craftsman constructs replicas for Lincoln's New Salem State Historical Park.

Carl Sandburg plays the guitar and speaks into a microphone at a New Salem State Park event. Photo caption: "C&IM president Fred Schrader was not only an active and busy railroad executive, but also a prominent civic leader. In 1949, a ceremony…

Lyrics depict pride in the United States and support for the troops fighting for the Union during the Civil War.

The east facade of the New State Capitol, the sixth capitol building in the history of the state.

Photo of travelers' covered wagons and horses at campsite

Illinois National Guard officers enjoy a New Year's Day feast at the Leland Hotel in Springfield. On verso: "In the old days there were many pleasant social affairs connected with the Illinois National Guard, particularly during the holidays. This…

A bride and groom stand with their parents outside the entrance to a church. The photograph subjects are identified as (from left to right) "Husband", "Self", "Trevor". "Marlene", and "Marlene Mom and Dad".

Newman Hall Burdick of New York, an 1893 graduate of Lake Forest University, sits for a portrait.