494 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4061dc7863538582767921ab2c569ec2.jpg 76ef0b9244645f983a8be945c29a6ecf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404081 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource North Main Street in Harrisburg Description An account of the resource A railroad crossing sign is just visible above the flooding on North Main Street looking south in Harrisburg. Subject The topic of the resource Floods Ohio River Valley Illinois--Harrisburg Floodplains Flood damage Railroad crossings Texaco Petroleum Company Service stations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-02-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3eec6728096b272147b7e4b8fd80b703.jpg 3bb62addc74bcfe84a38094ef8f3d9fa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404245 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource North Main Street in Mound City Description An account of the resource A man stands outside of a damaged building turned on its side on North Main Street in Mound City. Subject The topic of the resource Flood damage Ohio River Valley Illinois--Mound City Dwellings--Flood damage Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-03-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/349218c90d97424113477dfc37e46d28.jpg 18a97bd5be18b538d0302b3e0fcf0534 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404305 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource North Market Street Description An account of the resource Works Progress Administration men clean North Market Street. Subject The topic of the resource United States. Works Progress Administration Flood damage Ohio River Valley Illinois--Shawneetown Floods--Cleaning Roads--Flood damage Dwellings--Flood damage Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-03-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/06fe9461309a3b9e2dd995eeabe36a90.jpg 4d0a002e5ad7158eb52e29b8b0f94640 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404248 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource North Mound City Description An account of the resource A street view shows flood damage in the north section of Mound City looking south. Subject The topic of the resource Flood damage Ohio River Valley Illinois--Mound City Automobiles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-03-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c5889c4eddb4490fff907438728b71c4.jpg fbd652edef85af036a3648dae1390b99 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry Horner Collection Description An account of the resource Governor Henry Horner (1933-1940) was elected in 1932 and reelected in 1936; however, he died in office during the third year of his second term. Horner was committed to cleaning up corruption in the Chicago-run Democratic Party machine. An expert on Abraham Lincoln, Horner was an avid collector of Lincoln artifacts and papers. His huge collection of Lincolniana became the foundation of the Illinois State Historical Library and its successor institution, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Governor Horner also holds the honor of being Illinois's first Jewish governor.<br /><br />Items in this collection include portraits of Governor Horner, images from President Franklin D. Roosevelt visiting Chicago, and several pictures of the 1937 Ohio River Flood.<br /><br />The finding aid for the Henry Horner Papers at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at&nbsp;http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/295. Subject The topic of the resource Horner, Henry, 1878-1940 Illinois. Governor Illinois. Office of the Governor Governors Politicians Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&amp;w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 12 x 7 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404377 Henry Horner Collection Title A name given to the resource North of Equality Description An account of the resource Floodwaters surround a building north of Equality during the 1937 Ohio River Flood. Subject The topic of the resource Floods Ohio River Illinois--Equality Floodplains Flood damage Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-XX-XX Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6eb893206d891a994d7bc6714f48c201.jpg 9bb1a48f8c41757c91185b2f586dc02c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404295 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource North Ohio Levee Description An account of the resource A landscape image shows the condition of the north part of the Ohio levee looking southeast in Shawneetown. Subject The topic of the resource Floods Ohio River Valley Illinois--Shawneetown Flood damage Levees Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-03-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/07c0c33e8467cc25a071c7d9a1914762.jpg ed222a0e70a6714799cd5eb12da16760 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404296 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource North Ohio Levee Description An account of the resource A landscape view shows the levee while looking northeast from the northwest section of Shawneetown of the north part of the Ohio levee. Subject The topic of the resource Floods Ohio River Valley Illinois--Shawneetown Flood damage Levees Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-03-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d812bff4a4cfd9e48ce82cacb68b07a9.jpg 7797b88268a9a357fcd9036d257e9be2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404192 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource North on Main Street in Mound City Description An account of the resource A street view shows flooding looking north on Main Street in Mound City. Subject The topic of the resource Floods Flood damage Ohio River Valley Illinois--Mound City Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-02-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3c785215db357e6154231eeb75c7e191.jpg 37dafba75e254858873ff971b4fcd879 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a109d0f9c0d4b1b6295818bc821130aa.jpg 52aa1157a64fe742fec0a0eec21098d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Collection Description An account of the resource A selection of photographs from a wide range of collections. Images in the Miscellaneous Collection include broadsides, oversized photographs, cased photographs, and images of persons from individual files in the Audio Visual Collection. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data postcard b&amp;w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404008 Miscellaneous Collection Postcard Collection Title A name given to the resource North Street in Ashton Description An account of the resource A street view looking down North Street in Ashton features several storefronts. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Ashton Streets Buildings Architecture Sidewalks Storefronts Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9273cf01021e79deabc860fb9cad8459.jpg 03ed159039614caff3f08a6725ddd81f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reeder Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Danville Architecture Commercial buildings Storefronts Stores Commerce Reeder, Warren A. Description An account of the resource Named for collection donor Warren A. Reeder of Hammond, Indiana, the images in this collection highlight the city of Danville, Illinois in the 1900s. Danville, Illinois, was a major coal mining city in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city suffered financial blows when the coal mines and factories closed in the later years of the 20th century.<br /><br />Photographs in this collection include images of storefronts in downtown Danville, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and&nbsp;a photograph of Warren Reeder's father at Musselman's blacksmith shop.&nbsp; Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&amp;w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 402372 Reeder Collection Title A name given to the resource North Vermilion Street Storefront Description An account of the resource Three men stand in the doorway of a storefront on the west side of Danville. Businesses housed in the building include Billiard Hall, Liquors, B. F. Cook Pension Attorney, and Doctor Brown. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Danville Small business Streets Storefronts Billiard parlors Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wells, W. H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1900 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1e72ae40a541ee6dfe0e54a48d029360.jpg 4804a7652a598d6e355727f60287cb1d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Writers' Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Federal Writers' Project Farms Greek-Americans Illinois--Chicago Illinois Architecture New Deal (1933-1939) Matsoukas, Nick John Social history Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois Description An account of the resource The Federal Writers' Project began in 1935 as part of the United States Work Progress Administration created under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal program. The Federal Writers' Project provided employment opportunities for historians, teachers, writers, librarians, and other white-collar workers. Initially the project produced guidebooks entitled American Guide on several regions of the country with an emphasis on the the country's scenic, historical, cultural, and economic resources. The Illinois Writers' Project, the state office for the Federal Writers' Project, produced state-wide guidebooks as well as regional publications which included work by Richard Wright, Saul Bellow, Margaret Walker, and Louis "Studs" Terkel.<br /><br />The photographs contained in this collection include images of farm life in southern Illinois, Chicago architecture, Greek-American life in Chicago's Greektown, and historic buildings and architecture throughout the state. Photographer Nick John Matsoukas' images are featured in this collection and appear with their original photo captions. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data commercial print b&amp;w 46 25 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401241 Federal Writers Project Title A name given to the resource North Wabash Avenue Description An account of the resource The tracks for one of Chicago's elevated train stations, also known as the "L," on North Wabash Avenue&nbsp;cross through the foreground while the Pure Oil Building rises above the street scene.<br /><br />Photo caption: "(Enlargement) Chicago - architectural lines on N. Wabash Ave, L station and Pure Oil Bldg." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Chicago Streets Pure Oil Company Subways Subway stations Architecture Streetscapes (Urban design) Automobile Cityscapes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Matsoukas, Nick John Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a0759d3b05791cb168b098e1da0c8baa.jpg 45377397e3e41e19ee800991d5eb255a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Collection Description An account of the resource A selection of photographs from a wide range of collections. Images in the Miscellaneous Collection include broadsides, oversized photographs, cased photographs, and images of persons from individual files in the Audio Visual Collection. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data stereograph b&amp;w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401542 Miscellaneous Collection Vertical File Stereograph Collection Title A name given to the resource North Western Female College Description An account of the resource Several female students pose for a group photo on the steps of the North Western Female College. Reverend William P. Jones founded the school in 1855 in Chicago. The college was absorbed by the Evanston College for Ladies in 1871 and in 1874 became the Woman's College of Northwestern University. Subject The topic of the resource Universities and colleges Women Students Illinois--Chicago Women college students Women--Education (Higher) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A. Hesler &amp; Son Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/659dbbc0b5cb5a14ee50d249b968e3e2.jpg 69107aebf4c7e6d0d8d51e21ac2235bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Moweaqua Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Moweaqua Industrial buildings Illinois--Decatur Wild West Show Architecture Description An account of the resource The city of Moweaqua, Illinois, located in Shelby County, was a coal mining town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In December 1932 a large methane gas explosion in the Moweaqua coal mine killed fifty-four miners. The accident led to the passage of new federal mining safety legislation which phased out the use of carbide miner's lanterns in coal mines. <br /><br />The photographs in this collection include images of buildings and daily life in Moweaqua and surrounding cities including Decatur and Vandalia. Images of the Wild West Show in Moweaqua also appear in this collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&amp;w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 402674 Moweaqua Collection Title A name given to the resource Northeast Moweaqua Description An account of the resource An aerial view of Moweaqua's central business district highlights an intersection lined with storefronts. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Moweaqua Streets Central business districts Commercial buildings Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907-06-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/860d167edf06f3cc182d9c6329b8c90b.jpg 5c3d893f0215e218ac1f9f61e0c26498 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404132 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource Northeast Tamms Description An account of the resource A streetview shows flooding in the northeast section of Tamms. Subject The topic of the resource Floods Ohio River Valley Illinois--Alexander County Dwellings--Flood damage Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-02-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9026bed8add62d0536e4f6e3411ee974.jpg 8330995dfff20b3b5b87cb78d2cd1d24 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404186 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource Northern Mound City Description An account of the resource Floodwaters reach the roof lines of several homes in the north section of Mound City. Subject The topic of the resource Floods Flood damage Ohio River Valley Illinois--Mound City Dwellings--Flood damage Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-02-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fda84ec98652f334bdd6c05c8c3b3548.jpg 5cc375da3ddbfd051e374333a71bcd2a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Collection Description An account of the resource A selection of photographs from a wide range of collections. Images in the Miscellaneous Collection include broadsides, oversized photographs, cased photographs, and images of persons from individual files in the Audio Visual Collection. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data stereograph b&amp;w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401493 Miscellaneous Collection Vertical File Stereograph Collection Title A name given to the resource Northwest Corner, Washington and Geneseo Streets, Waukegan Description An account of the resource Several horse-drawn carts and carriages line the streets in Waukegan's downtown district. The Pearce store appears on the left and Watron's Hardware is located on the right. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Waukegan Streets Central business districts Stores, Retail Horses Carts and carriages Commercial buildings Storefronts Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/54bee2b178d0dac6faa62153272bdfd4.jpg 71cb69a152901264077be7e26e4aca43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Moweaqua Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Moweaqua Industrial buildings Illinois--Decatur Wild West Show Architecture Description An account of the resource The city of Moweaqua, Illinois, located in Shelby County, was a coal mining town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In December 1932 a large methane gas explosion in the Moweaqua coal mine killed fifty-four miners. The accident led to the passage of new federal mining safety legislation which phased out the use of carbide miner's lanterns in coal mines. <br /><br />The photographs in this collection include images of buildings and daily life in Moweaqua and surrounding cities including Decatur and Vandalia. Images of the Wild West Show in Moweaqua also appear in this collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&amp;w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 402675 Moweaqua Collection Title A name given to the resource Northwest Moweaqua Description An account of the resource An aerial view of Moweaqua's industrial section shows its proximity to the railroad tracks. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Moweaqua Industries Railroad tracks Railroad cars Industrial buildings Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907-06-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f1774cb820fcec7c9c259e3caaa4b8de.pdf b22085fbdac171d863dbfd92ff050f6e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>To-day, July 9, 1861, Miss Isabella Dorsey, of Baltimore, presents the name of her brother - Theodore C. Dorsey - to be a cadet at West Point. He will be sixteen years of age the 19th of November this year. When he shall be old enough, I should like to oblige his sister. </p><p>A. Lincoln </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300027 T1861.07.09 239511 Title A name given to the resource Note of Abraham Lincoln regarding Theodore C. Dorsey's candidacy at West Point Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Abraham Lincoln writes a note regarding Theodore C. Dorsey's candidacy at West Point. Lincoln refers the request of Isabella Dorsey to appoint her sixteen year old brother as a cadet at West Point "when he shall be old enough." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>To-day, July 9, 1861, Miss Isabella Dorsey, of Baltimore, presents the name of her brother - Theodore C. Dorsey - to be a cadet at West Point. He will be sixteen years of age the 19th of November this year. When he shall be old enough, I should like to oblige his sister. </p><p>A. Lincoln </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/36c90e96183214374ec972e294d5e234.pdf 13c29ef094aa597a9fd5c1fd118a1f8e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>Attempt at Assassination. </p><p>About July 3 1863 </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 07 (July 1-10, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Note of Unknown to Unknown regarding Assassination Attempt on the Governor's Life. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-[07]-[03] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507018 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>Attempt at Assassination. </p><p>About July 3 1863 </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/552f3214b75c4da17767c9c9d92b4f21.pdf 3e1719750c53101c83643fc52b3964f0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>One day after date I Promise to Jesse K. Dubois or order Five hundred Dollars with Interest at the Rate of ten per cent per annum from Date as witness my hand this 12th of March 1862 </p><p>Richd Yates </p><p>Interest at 6 percent to date Feby 7. 1865 87,50 </p><p>1500- </p><p><u>587 50</u> </p><p>912 50 credited on another note. </p><p>[Written vertically across above text:] Paid Feby 6. 1865. </p> <hr /> <p>Note to J. K. Dubois </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 09 (March 1-16, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Note to Jesse K. Dubois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501430 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>One day after date I Promise to Jesse K. Dubois or order Five hundred Dollars with Interest at the Rate of ten per cent per annum from Date as witness my hand this 12th of March 1862 </p><p>Richd Yates </p><p>Interest at 6 percent to date Feby 7. 1865 87,50 </p><p>1500- </p><p><u>587 50</u> </p><p>912 50 credited on another note. </p><p>[Written vertically across above text:] Paid Feby 6. 1865. </p> <hr /> <p>Note to J. K. Dubois </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/98aa2fd5c34c559ddc2f05f63325bda4.pdf 43cddb4ebb868ead9101b375db6df1c9 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300486 T1892-MISC Title A name given to the resource Notes for an address by Edwin Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin; Jefferson, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1892 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Jefferson sends birthday wishes to Edwin Booth. Enclosed with the letter are Edwin Booth's notes for a brief address given by Booth for Founder's Night at the Players Club. On the reverse side is a note to Edwina from "Harry" identifying Edwin's remarks. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6f4a62e401515b64f250045730cdaeaf.pdf 4d5e7ca8844f05a16bb0701091b30280 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>House Journ. 76 Jan 8th 1863 F A Eastman offered a Resolution in memory of Jackson, applauding his assistance of the writ of habeas corpus. Shope of Fulton Co. Dem. moved to lay it on the table. Carried by 50 to 33. Democrats all voting affirmative. </p><p>House Journ 78 Jan 8th 1863 Wenger Democrat from Tazewell, "two years of unsuccessful war" "loss of 500000 lives" "nation of widows &amp; orphans" "who if the Emancipation Proclamation is carried into effect will become a prey to the lusts of freed negroes." Resolved that we are in favor of an immediate suspension of hostilities and recommend the holding of a national convention for an amicable settlement of our difficulties. </p><p>House Jour 78 Jan 8 Walker of Macoupin Democrat and came near getting the nomination Congress recently in the 10th Dist. offered a resolution charging the Govt with unlawful arrests, and implying that they were made because the parties were Democrats i.e. traitors. Referred to a spl committee - </p> <hr /> <p>House Journal 1863 80-81-82-83 Jan 8th, 1863 Sedgwick, Republican offered Resolution in favor of vigorous prosecution of the war. O'Brien Democrat of Peoria, who came very near getting nomination for Congress at large over Dickey, moved to insert these words, "For the preservation of the Union as it was and the Constitution as it is," slavery included. On the same day O'Brien after reciting passages from Mr. Lincoln's Inaugural and other addresses, and also his Emancipation offered the following resolution "That the Administration broken its faith, violated pledges, deceived the people, betrayed the army, and made restoration of the Union almost a hopeless impossibility." Also, "That the Proclamations of Lincoln giving freedom to the slaves are unconstitutional, contrary to the rules of civilized warfare, calculated to bring shame disgrace and eternal infamy upon the flag of the Republic, and that Illinois will protest against any war which has for its object execution or enforcement of said proclamations." </p><p>OBrien is now an admirer of Lincoln's policy as illustrated and enforced by A. Johnson. </p> <hr /> <p>House Journ 83 Brentano Republican offered substitute for the foregoing. "That the Proclamations will deprive rebels of their principal element in support of Rebellion," "and that we are in favor its rigid enforcement." Bunn, now a candidate for Congress in 10th Dist. moved to lay substitutes on the table, carried by 49 to 31. Democrats all voting to lay on the table. </p><p>House Journ 84 Calhounism Jan 8th Daugherty, Democrat from Clark Co offered the following resolution. That the several states composing the United States are not united on the principle of unlimited submission to the General Government; but that by compact, under the style and title of "A Constitution for the United States" and of amendments thereto, they constitute a general government for special purposes, delegated to that Government certain definite powers, reserving each state to itself the residuary mass of right to their own self-government; and that whensoever the General Government assumes undelegated powers its acts are unauthorized and void and of no force; that to this compact </p> <hr /> <p>"each State acceded as a State and is an integral part; that this Government created by this Compact was not made the exclusive or final judge of the extent of the powers delegated to itself since that would make its discretion and not the Constitution the measure of its power but that, as in all other cases of compact among parties having no common judge, each party has an equal right to judge for itself, as well of infractions as of the mode and measure of redress." </p><p>Jan 9th 1863. O'Brien in a Resolution charged the Government with "tyrannical invasion of the rights of the people" and that it should be resisted by the people everywhere throughout the land," and denounced the Governor Richard Yates, as conniving at, and aiding in the tyrannies of the Government. See House Journal 1863, pages 91 &amp; 92. </p><p>Jan 9th Shope Democrat offered a series of resolutions, one of which was as follows: "That we earnestly recommend a cessation </p> <hr /> <p>of hostilities for such a period as may be necessary to allow the people of the North and the South to express through a national convention, their wish for peace and a maintenance of the Union as it was and the Constitution as it was." See House Journ page 94. </p><p>Haynes, Republican moved to amend the voting law so that soldiers may vote. Fuller &amp; Bunn Democrats filibustered and killed it by sending to Com on Federal Relations. </p><p>[Haines?] moved that it is the sense of the house that they should vote which was rejected by a strict party vote. See Journal 110 &amp; 111. </p><p>June 4th 1863 O'Brien offered resolutions denouncing the arrest of Judge Constable and Vallandigham and demanding protection from the military despotism of the General Government. See Journal of House pages 673 &amp; 674. </p><p>Passed the House June 8th 1863 See House Journal pages 715 &amp; 716. </p> <hr /> <p>Jany 17th 1863 Sedgewick Rep. offered Resolutions pledging the State to stand by the Administration and the Government in putting down the rebellion. Killed by referring it to Com on federal relations on motion of Morrill Democrat from Hancock Co. See House Journal page 152. </p><p>Same day. Bunn killed a resolution offered by [Tenney?] in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war. House Journ page 152. </p><p>Jany 27th - on Motion of Walker of Macoupin the Hall of the House of Representatives was granted to the traitor M Y Johnson, that he might instigate sedition against the Government. Johnson had just been released on the promise of good behavior from Fort LaFayette. </p><p>This Resolution was not refered to a committee. </p><p>See House Journal page 226. </p> <hr /> <p>The following is from the Journal of the Constitutional Convention of 1862. Jany 10 1862- W A Wacker President of the Convention, left his seat, to offer the following: "Resolved that it is the sense of this convention that the writ of Habeas Corpus should never in any event be suspended in the State of Illinois. See Jour page 36. </p><p>Edwards, Rep. moved to amend by inserting "except when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it" which was rejected by strict party vote. See Journal 716 &amp; 717. </p><p>OMelveny. Dem. moved Resolutions Jany 14, 1862, declaring states sovereign and independent of the Federal Government. See Journ page 72 &amp; 73 </p><p>Jany 31st 1862 Brooks of Adams offered resolution charging the responsibility of the War upon people of the North as well as South , "equally and alike traitors." See Journal page 216. </p><p>Jany 29th 1862, Bartley offered a Resolution providing for taking votes </p> <hr /> <p>of soldiers. Bunn always hostile to the soldiers moved to send it to the Committee on Elections, carried. See Journal page 190; </p><p>[Hoeker?], on 8th of Feby moved an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting Congress from abolishing slavery. See Journal page 358. passed the Convention by 42 to 24 and again by 39 to 23. See Journal pages 412 &amp; 451. </p><p>Feby 18, 1862, Soldiers were in distress and Sheldon Republican moved that each member of the Convention "give $50 instanter" for their relief, lost by 34 to 31. See Journal page 481. </p><p>March 18 1862, Com on Elections report that they are unable to devise a plan for allowing soldiers to vote!! showing their hostility to them. see Allen of Williamson's report. Journal page 908. </p> <hr /> <p>March 21, Convention unwilling to trust soldiers to organize their polls, and select judges, appointed three Comrs to collect their votes, all over the South, and left with them discretionary power as to where they would go and how much notice they would give to the voters. These Comrs all partisans for the Constitution. See Journal page 1035, </p><p>The author of this brilliant idea was Alex Starne, afterwards elected by the [citzs?] as State Treasr and who is reported to have said in a speech at Winchester Ills that "500000 souls were in hell in consequence of this abolition war". </p><p>This Revolutionary body arrogated to itself the right to elect a senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Stephen A. Douglas, also to apportion the state for members of Congress, although the Constitution which they recognized as still in force </p> <hr /> <p>expressly provides that these things shall be done by the Legislature. </p> <hr /> <p>Soldiers voting </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 14 (Notes from Illinois House Journal, 1862-1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 11 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Notes from Illinois House Journal 1862-1863 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509872 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>House Journ. 76 Jan 8th 1863 F A Eastman offered a Resolution in memory of Jackson, applauding his assistance of the writ of habeas corpus. Shope of Fulton Co. Dem. moved to lay it on the table. Carried by 50 to 33. Democrats all voting affirmative. </p><p>House Journ 78 Jan 8th 1863 Wenger Democrat from Tazewell, "two years of unsuccessful war" "loss of 500000 lives" "nation of widows &amp; orphans" "who if the Emancipation Proclamation is carried into effect will become a prey to the lusts of freed negroes." Resolved that we are in favor of an immediate suspension of hostilities and recommend the holding of a national convention for an amicable settlement of our difficulties. </p><p>House Jour 78 Jan 8 Walker of Macoupin Democrat and came near getting the nomination Congress recently in the 10th Dist. offered a resolution charging the Govt with unlawful arrests, and implying that they were made because the parties were Democrats i.e. traitors. Referred to a spl committee - </p> <hr /> <p>House Journal 1863 80-81-82-83 Jan 8th, 1863 Sedgwick, Republican offered Resolution in favor of vigorous prosecution of the war. O'Brien Democrat of Peoria, who came very near getting nomination for Congress at large over Dickey, moved to insert these words, "For the preservation of the Union as it was and the Constitution as it is," slavery included. On the same day O'Brien after reciting passages from Mr. Lincoln's Inaugural and other addresses, and also his Emancipation offered the following resolution "That the Administration broken its faith, violated pledges, deceived the people, betrayed the army, and made restoration of the Union almost a hopeless impossibility." Also, "That the Proclamations of Lincoln giving freedom to the slaves are unconstitutional, contrary to the rules of civilized warfare, calculated to bring shame disgrace and eternal infamy upon the flag of the Republic, and that Illinois will protest against any war which has for its object execution or enforcement of said proclamations." </p><p>OBrien is now an admirer of Lincoln's policy as illustrated and enforced by A. Johnson. </p> <hr /> <p>House Journ 83 Brentano Republican offered substitute for the foregoing. "That the Proclamations will deprive rebels of their principal element in support of Rebellion," "and that we are in favor its rigid enforcement." Bunn, now a candidate for Congress in 10th Dist. moved to lay substitutes on the table, carried by 49 to 31. Democrats all voting to lay on the table. </p><p>House Journ 84 Calhounism Jan 8th Daugherty, Democrat from Clark Co offered the following resolution. That the several states composing the United States are not united on the principle of unlimited submission to the General Government; but that by compact, under the style and title of "A Constitution for the United States" and of amendments thereto, they constitute a general government for special purposes, delegated to that Government certain definite powers, reserving each state to itself the residuary mass of right to their own self-government; and that whensoever the General Government assumes undelegated powers its acts are unauthorized and void and of no force; that to this compact </p> <hr /> <p>"each State acceded as a State and is an integral part; that this Government created by this Compact was not made the exclusive or final judge of the extent of the powers delegated to itself since that would make its discretion and not the Constitution the measure of its power but that, as in all other cases of compact among parties having no common judge, each party has an equal right to judge for itself, as well of infractions as of the mode and measure of redress." </p><p>Jan 9th 1863. O'Brien in a Resolution charged the Government with "tyrannical invasion of the rights of the people" and that it should be resisted by the people everywhere throughout the land," and denounced the Governor Richard Yates, as conniving at, and aiding in the tyrannies of the Government. See House Journal 1863, pages 91 &amp; 92. </p><p>Jan 9th Shope Democrat offered a series of resolutions, one of which was as follows: "That we earnestly recommend a cessation </p> <hr /> <p>of hostilities for such a period as may be necessary to allow the people of the North and the South to express through a national convention, their wish for peace and a maintenance of the Union as it was and the Constitution as it was." See House Journ page 94. </p><p>Haynes, Republican moved to amend the voting law so that soldiers may vote. Fuller &amp; Bunn Democrats filibustered and killed it by sending to Com on Federal Relations. </p><p>[Haines?] moved that it is the sense of the house that they should vote which was rejected by a strict party vote. See Journal 110 &amp; 111. </p><p>June 4th 1863 O'Brien offered resolutions denouncing the arrest of Judge Constable and Vallandigham and demanding protection from the military despotism of the General Government. See Journal of House pages 673 &amp; 674. </p><p>Passed the House June 8th 1863 See House Journal pages 715 &amp; 716. </p> <hr /> <p>Jany 17th 1863 Sedgewick Rep. offered Resolutions pledging the State to stand by the Administration and the Government in putting down the rebellion. Killed by referring it to Com on federal relations on motion of Morrill Democrat from Hancock Co. See House Journal page 152. </p><p>Same day. Bunn killed a resolution offered by [Tenney?] in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war. House Journ page 152. </p><p>Jany 27th - on Motion of Walker of Macoupin the Hall of the House of Representatives was granted to the traitor M Y Johnson, that he might instigate sedition against the Government. Johnson had just been released on the promise of good behavior from Fort LaFayette. </p><p>This Resolution was not refered to a committee. </p><p>See House Journal page 226. </p> <hr /> <p>The following is from the Journal of the Constitutional Convention of 1862. Jany 10 1862- W A Wacker President of the Convention, left his seat, to offer the following: "Resolved that it is the sense of this convention that the writ of Habeas Corpus should never in any event be suspended in the State of Illinois. See Jour page 36. </p><p>Edwards, Rep. moved to amend by inserting "except when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it" which was rejected by strict party vote. See Journal 716 &amp; 717. </p><p>OMelveny. Dem. moved Resolutions Jany 14, 1862, declaring states sovereign and independent of the Federal Government. See Journ page 72 &amp; 73 </p><p>Jany 31st 1862 Brooks of Adams offered resolution charging the responsibility of the War upon people of the North as well as South , "equally and alike traitors." See Journal page 216. </p><p>Jany 29th 1862, Bartley offered a Resolution providing for taking votes </p> <hr /> <p>of soldiers. Bunn always hostile to the soldiers moved to send it to the Committee on Elections, carried. See Journal page 190; </p><p>[Hoeker?], on 8th of Feby moved an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting Congress from abolishing slavery. See Journal page 358. passed the Convention by 42 to 24 and again by 39 to 23. See Journal pages 412 &amp; 451. </p><p>Feby 18, 1862, Soldiers were in distress and Sheldon Republican moved that each member of the Convention "give $50 instanter" for their relief, lost by 34 to 31. See Journal page 481. </p><p>March 18 1862, Com on Elections report that they are unable to devise a plan for allowing soldiers to vote!! showing their hostility to them. see Allen of Williamson's report. Journal page 908. </p> <hr /> <p>March 21, Convention unwilling to trust soldiers to organize their polls, and select judges, appointed three Comrs to collect their votes, all over the South, and left with them discretionary power as to where they would go and how much notice they would give to the voters. These Comrs all partisans for the Constitution. See Journal page 1035, </p><p>The author of this brilliant idea was Alex Starne, afterwards elected by the [citzs?] as State Treasr and who is reported to have said in a speech at Winchester Ills that "500000 souls were in hell in consequence of this abolition war". </p><p>This Revolutionary body arrogated to itself the right to elect a senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Stephen A. Douglas, also to apportion the state for members of Congress, although the Constitution which they recognized as still in force </p> <hr /> <p>expressly provides that these things shall be done by the Legislature. </p> <hr /> <p>Soldiers voting </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/be38b0b624fab65b57a2a501b5a6ef3c.pdf b2a8cb7970230dc396c026be7b538247 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The World Mourns for Abraham Lincoln (1865) Subject The topic of the resource Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 <a>Presidents--Assassination</a> <a>Condolence notes</a> International relations--Social aspects Description An account of the resource <a href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/browse?collection=219" target="_self">Browse items in The World Mourns for Lincoln</a><br />These letters of condolence were sent to the United States from throughout the world in the months after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p. 15.25x23 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RG59E177-397 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Consulate of the United States in Bremen Title A name given to the resource Notice of Day of Humiliation and Prayer in Bremen Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Record Group 59: General Records of the Department of State, 1763-2002, Entry 177: Foreign Messages on the Death of Abraham Lincoln, 1865, National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Subject The topic of the resource Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Presidents--Assassination Condolence notes Demonstrations Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource ger Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 53.0833, 8.8000 Bremen Germany Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p align="center">CONSULATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT THE Free Hanseatic city of Bremen</p> <p>Notice.</p> <p>His Excellency Andrew Johnson, President of the United States of America, having, appointed thursday, June 1st, to be observed as "a day of special humiliation and prayer" in view of our recent national bereavement by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, appropriate divine services will be held on that day in the Methodist Chapel, 59 George Street, commencing at 11 1/2 o'clock. Providence permitting the Rev. Bishop R. S. Janes of Newyork-a personal friend of Lincoln-will preach upon the occasion. All citizens and friends of the United States are respectfully invited to attend.</p> <p>Enclosure. <br />U. S. Consulate, Bremen<br /> with dispatch No 160</p> <p>Bremen, June 3d/65</p> https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/aab6c4528b464a9da51fc2786c254844.pdf 30aaf4285390a9c98a82744dde244863 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>Mr Pascal P Enos </p><p>You will take notice, that I shall attend at the office of Mrssrs Stode and Ford in the Town of Galena on Saturday the 4th day of September next between the hours of ten Oclock A.M. and six Oclock P.M. and shall then and there, take the deposition of Oliver W Kellogg; before having Mr Stephenson sign, Clerk of the Jo Daviess Circuit Court, or Some Justice of the Peace in and for said county to be read as evidence in a Suit of Law, now defending in the Sangamon Circuit Court wherein I am Claimant, and you are Defendant when and where you may attend if you choose. </p><p>Archer. J. Herndon </p> <hr /> <p>Questions to be put to Kellogg after you have purchased the salt </p><p>1 Did you not tell Philo Beers that the salt was your own and that you had bot it for yourself </p><p>2 Did you not also after tell the same thing </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 20 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300161 T1830?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Notice of to take deposition in Herndon v. Enos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Herndon, Archer G. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1830? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Archer G. Herndon gives notice to Pascal P. Enos that he intends to enter depositions in his suit against Enos. Although undated, the notice speaks of Saturday, September 4, which appears in both 1830 and 1841. the notice is signed by Archer G. Herndon, a member of the Long Nine. Subject The topic of the resource Enos, Pascal P.; Kellogg, Oliver W.; Stephenson, James W.; Jo Daviess Circuit Court; Sangamon Circuit Court; Herndon v. Enos; Galena, Illinois; salt; Strode and Ford; Beers, Philo Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>Mr Pascal P Enos </p><p>You will take notice, that I shall attend at the office of Mrssrs Stode and Ford in the Town of Galena on Saturday the 4th day of September next between the hours of ten Oclock A.M. and six Oclock P.M. and shall then and there, take the deposition of Oliver W Kellogg; before having Mr Stephenson sign, Clerk of the Jo Daviess Circuit Court, or Some Justice of the Peace in and for said county to be read as evidence in a Suit of Law, now defending in the Sangamon Circuit Court wherein I am Claimant, and you are Defendant when and where you may attend if you choose. </p><p>Archer. J. Herndon </p> <hr /> <p>Questions to be put to Kellogg after you have purchased the salt </p><p>1 Did you not tell Philo Beers that the salt was your own and that you had bot it for yourself </p><p>2 Did you not also after tell the same thing </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/67bd919cc49718300e719f4c8d940265.pdf 22621912755c82535e903fe58820b7c8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>Hancock Cty Ills May the 18th 1831 </p><p>Mefsrs Williams &amp; Dedman you are </p><p>hereby notifyed to apear [before?] James B. </p><p>Lincoln Esq and sweare to the cow &amp; </p><p>calf that you have in your pofsesion </p><p>that I claim as my property or </p><p>prove the same to be yours and if you </p><p>will do so I will relinquish all </p><p>my claim to the same attest on the </p><p>day and date above written yours &amp;c </p><p>George W Howard Philip Malett </p><p>I hereby Certify that the above named </p><p>cow and calf was proven to be the property of the </p><p>above named Williams and Dedman </p><p>agreable to the notice and request </p><p>of the said Phillip Malett before </p><p>me this 18th May 1831 </p><p>J. B. Lincoln J.P. </p> <hr /> <p>Mallett </p><p>to notice </p><p>Williams </p><p>&amp; </p><p>Dedman </p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 31 x 19 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300164 T1831.05.18 Title A name given to the resource Notice to appear in Malet v. Williams and Dedman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, James Bradford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831-05-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource James Bradford Lincoln signs his notice to appear in the case of Malet v. Williams and Dedman to lay claim to a calf. Subject The topic of the resource calf; cow; cattle; livestock Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <p>Hancock Cty Ills May the 18th 1831</p> <p>Mefsrs Williams &amp; Dedman you are</p> <p>hereby notifyed to apear [before?] James B.</p> <p>Lincoln Esq and sweare to the cow &amp;</p> <p>calf that you have in your pofsesion</p> <p>that I claim as my property or</p> <p>prove the same to be yours and if you</p> <p>will do so I will relinquish all</p> <p>my claim to the same attest on the</p> <p>day and date above written yours &amp;c</p> <p>George W Howard Philip Malett</p> <p>I hereby Certify that the above named</p> <p>cow and calf was proven to be the property of the</p> <p>above named Williams and Dedman</p> <p>agreable to the notice and request</p> <p>of the said Phillip Malett before</p> <p>me this 18th May 1831</p> <p>J. B. Lincoln J.P.</p> <hr /> <p>Mallett</p> <p>to notice</p> <p>Williams</p> <p>&amp;</p> <p>Dedman</p> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100