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Governor Otto Kerner assists a young boy with his balloons outside of the Illinois Pavilion on Illinois Day at the New York World's Fair.

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Otto Kerner speaks to the people of Wayne County during a Democratic campaign for the election of 1960.

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Otto Kerner waits to speak to the people of Wayne County during a Democratic campaign event for the election of 1960.

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Otto Kerner signs an autograph for a woman during a 1960 Democratic campaign stop in Wayne County.

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Otto Kerner engages in a conversation with two men sitting on a bench during a 1960 Democratic campaign stop.

Governor Otto Kerner, Jr. holds a depiction of the Governor's Float that will appear in the Tournament of Roses parade.

Governor Otto Kerner, Jr. waves from a convertible alongside (l-r) an unidentifed boy, State Senator Edward Eberspacher, and Shelbyville Mayor William LeCrone during a parade in Shelbyville celebrating the ground breaking for the new dam that would…

Six verse song honoring a regimental battle flag.

Five verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States and denoucing the Confederate flag.

Illustrated seven verse pro-Union song sung to the tune of "Old Hundred."

A patriotic song for the United States of America. Dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America. Cover has a picture of American Flag.

The cover states this is the "10th edition" of a "Song Composed and Dedicated to his Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States." Cover art depicts a Union camp and two soldiers. One soldier holds an American flag while the other…

Illustrated eight verse song sung to the tune of "James Bird" or "Dying Californian."

Two verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Cheer, Boys Cheer." Description on sheet: "Lines suggested on witnessing Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, raising the new Flag of thirty-four stars on the flag pole on the roof of…

"In memory of Abraham Lincoln , Assassinated April 14, 1865"

Illustrated two verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States.

Illustrated two verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States.

Published in the year Lincoln sought reelection, the song calls on loyal citzens to support the president.

Illustrated five verse nostalgic song praising a simpler, more honest time in the United States.

Six verse song honoring Union soldiers.

"The Centennial Hymn" Lyrics depict God's blessing over the state of Illinois and its residents. Back cover depicts Illinois centennial flag.

Patriotic song about the State of Illinois. Cover presents picture of Illinois state flag, with stars and Illinois state silhouetted near right. There also a handwritten note on cover "For the Historical Library-Ruth S. Gaudlitz-1956." On inside page…

On Cover: "Great scenes of Grandeur so rare, in Chicago. All nations there, and ev'ry delegate, there will celebrate, at the great World's Fair." Ornamental border. A song about Illinois and Chicago. Could have been written in anticipation of…