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Abraham Lincoln Poster
Vintage tribute poster with four images. Prominently top-center is the bust of Abraham Lincoln as he would have looked during the 1860 campaign. Center-right is the dome of the U.S. Capitol; bottom-center is an image of Lincoln's home in Springfield,…
African American Stamp Collection
America’s history books silenced and marginalized the trials, tribulations, contributions and achievements of African American’s to America’s very being. However, in the late 70's the United State's Postal Service made an effort to spread the…
Aida Rochester High School Playbill
Playbill Rochester High School's production of Aida, directed by Dave Shaw. The play ran for three days from Friday, February 28th to Sunday, March 2st.
Al Harris Campaign Card
This was a note card issued during Al Harris's Republican primary campaign for Precinct Committeeman #108 in March 1982. His campaign was successful, and he served for one term in office.
Alan Dixon Political Button
Political Button for Alan Dixon who was Secretary of State for Illinois from 1977-1981. He was also a member of the Democratic Party.
Albion Journal Newspaper article, "Albion Burns!: Most Destructive Fire in History of the Town Breaks out Early Friday Morning and Consumes Business Portion."
A newspaper article from the Albion Journal detailing a large fire happening within the town. The article is written at 4:30 AM while the fire is still taking place. At the time of writing, it was the biggest fire the town had seen with over $100,000…
Andrew Brethorst Medals and Uniform
Andrew Brethorst, who has been an Illinois resident for most of his life, attended high school in New Jersey. He attended Morris-Knolls high school, and was a champion polevaulter. He was named the All Around Senior Athlete- Male in 1990. from his…
Andrew Brethorst, Trophy for Most All-Around Athlete
Andrew Brethorst, who has been an Illinois resident for most of his life, attended high school in New Jersey. He attended Morris-Knolls high school, and was a champion polevaulter. He was named the All Around Senior Athlete- Male in 1990. from his…
Arthur Family Chicago Photograph
Bridget Arthur's family was visiting family in Chicago, Illinois. They visited her Great Aunt who was a secretary for Mayor Daley at the Heidelberg restaurant.
Arthur Family Lake Photograph
Bridget Arthur's father and his family on vacation near Lake Michigan. Her family still vacations in this spot to this day (as of 2022).