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A truck mounted oil drilling rig sits in a field near Fairfield.

A pump in a wooded area runs from a power house.

Two standard oil rigs stand among trees and fields.

A man stands next to a toppled oil rig.

An oil well operates in the middle of a large field with several other oil wells in the distance.

Satirical song about Union policies towards slaves.

Cover depicts pictures of Abraham Lincoln and uses his image for advirtisements for tobacco products. The cover also depicts pictures of African American slaves. B. Leidersdorf manufactures of Old Abe Tobaccos. "We extend our compliments to all…

A pencil sketch of the old Catholic Church in Kaskaskia: "The old Catholic Church as it appeared in 1860. Later a belfry was added where they hung the bell that had been presented by the King of France. The dark monuments mark the last resting place…

An unidentified Jannotta family member's old class in Newton, Iowa, poses for a school photo. On verso: "Some of my old class in Newton; Standing, left to right: Herman Clark, Cora Mel Patton, Paul Adamson, Bloom Ryan, Eva Blackwood, Horace Campbell.…

A sign marks the original grave of Ann Rutledge. David Rutledge's headstone stands to the right of the sign. The sign reads: "This marks the original grave of Ann Rutledge born January 7, 1813. Died August 24, 1835. Abraham Lincoln made many…

Horse-drawn fire equipment sits inside the old firehouse.

Two young boys and a security officer pose for a picture with a vintage fire truck.

Compilation of Republican campaign songs, including Veterans Hallelujah Chorus; Stand, Patriots, Stand!; Where Am I At; We'll Rally to the Flag; The "Premium" Marching Through Georgia; and Bye, Bye Old Grover.

A stereoscopic view shows a high school building in Bloomington, Illinois.

"Dedication on cover: "To the Young Men's Republican Club of Rockland, Me. And Republicans Everywhere." Republican campaign song urging the election of Abraham Linocoln and his vice presidential running mate, Hannibal Hamlin.

Pro-slavery eight verse song and chorus denoucing John Brown and his raid on Harper's Ferry.

A stereoscopic view shows the old log jail in Bloomington, Illinois, on the grounds of the McLean County Courthouse while the courthouse was under construction.

Performers in an "Old Maids" convention, an event meant to raise money by putting on a play or musical performance, pose for a group photo. The photograph verso includes the program listing details about the event and the participants.

An unidentified man stands atop a suspended subsection of sewer tunnel while others pose in the trench and along its banks.

John W. Curren, Jr., Robert T. Curren, John W. Curren, Sr., and Commissioner of Public Property Willis J. Spaulding gather for a group photo at the old pump station of the Sangamon River. On verso: "Digging for more water from the lower sands at old…

The original cornerstone of the Old Riverside Station inscribed with Willis J. Spaulding's quote, "Health Requires Pure Water, Civic Health Requires Faithful Public Service."

Several unidentified men and women gather at two outdoor tables for a picnic. Joseph Fifer sits on the far right.On verso:"Old Settler's Picnic Miller Park; Sept 4th 1924."

Residents of Bishop Hill gather to celebrate Old Settlers Day. On verso: "Taken Sept. 22 - 1906 in the village park Bishop Hill, Ills at the 60th anniversary of the founding of Bishop Hill."

An old shed stands near a field with farm buildings and the top of an oil well in the background.

An angled view of the front of the Old State Capitol in Springfield shows a ribbed dome and striped window canopies next to the building's main entrance. Construction of the building began in 1837 after a caucus of Illinois lawmakers, including…