Double-sided Faith Coalition for the Common Good Pamphlet. This organization has a chapter in Springfield, Illinois. One of its primary missions is to ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, providing a living wage, economic growth,…
This is a program and parking pass from the 2023 Illinois State Senate Inauguration. The Inauguration of the Illinois State Senate is a very private event attended by senators and their families. In 2023, the event was hosted at the Old State Capitol…
Double-sided campaign flyer for the election of Ossie Langfelder for Mayor of Springfield, Illinois. Langfelder served two terms as Springfield's mayor, from 187-1995. Since nowhere on the flyer is the term, "re-election," the supposition can be made…
The ledger was exclusively for personal use. It includes personal expenses such as groceries, going out for ice cream, and repairs. The contributor's mother Mary "Lucille" Keck, who passed the ledger down to the contributor in 2020, lived in…
Photograph of Michelle Meckes' father in his favorite car. This car was a 1971 Chevy Impala. Michelle Meckes stated that he had the car since 1974 and that he drove this car every chance he got, often going for drives in the country.
On official stationary, President-Elect Ronald Reagan thanks John Homeier of Springfield, Illinois, for his and unnamed others' attendance at Reagan and Nancy Reagan's home on October 25, 1980. Reagan tells Homeier that the election of himself,…
Republican Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan implores John F. Homeier of Springfield, Illinois to come to Reagan's and Nancy Reagan’s home, “Wexford”, near Washington DC, on October 25, 1980 to discuss the critical financial status of their…
Tin/metal version of the State Journal-Register Front Page that shows Mayor Ossie Langfelder getting a hug and kiss from his wife after securing his re-election bid as Springfield, Illinois's mayor. Dated April 3, 1991, the front page also shows the…