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Lincoln's Home Visitor Pamphlet from 1937

A pamphlet from the Lincoln Home that was handed out to visitors in 1937. The contributor, Jared Kaylor, got it from his uncle who came into…

Lincoln Political Banner from 1860 Election

This political banner for the 1860 Presidential election is likely a copy of a lithograph on linen featuring the Republican Party nominees Abraham…

Lincoln Head Photograph

A family vacation photo where a Lincoln head picture on a stick was acquired on the Springfield, IL state fair grounds.

Letter to helpers by Naomi D. Jakobsson

Naomi D. Jakobsson (Democrat) expresses her gratitude towards the contributor for having helped circulating her petition for nomination. 1800…

Letter to helpers by David Gill

Democrat David Gill thanks his helpers (among which our contributor) for collecting signatures for his 2010 Illinois Congressional campaign.
Even…

Letter of Thanks from Republican President-Elect Ronald Reagan to John Homeier

On official stationary, President-Elect Ronald Reagan thanks John Homeier of Springfield, Illinois, for his and unnamed others' attendance at Reagan…

Ledger for Personal Finance

The ledger was exclusively for personal use. It includes personal expenses such as groceries, going out for ice cream, and repairs. The contributor's…

Leather wallet, With catholic rosary and medallions with paperwork.

This wallet contains a membership card to the Catholic Church Extension society dated 1918. The wallet itself contains a rosary as well as religious…

Knute Rockne Lifeguard Photograph

Bridget Arthur's grandfather was on vacation at Cedar Point, Ohio. Here he is photographed with legendary Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne. Her…