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The Illinois History and Lincoln Collections (IHLC), a unit of the Special Collections Division at the University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign, collects, preserves, and provides access to both print and manuscript materials documenting the history of Illinois and the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.
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History of the Illinois Central Railroad Company and representative employes; a history of the growth and development of one of the leading arteries of transportation in the United States, from inception to its present mammoth proportions, together with the biographies of many of the men who have been and are identified with the varied interests of the Illinois Central Railroad
by Railroad Historical Company
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Topic: Illinois Central Railroad Company
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Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg address; an evaluation
by Warren, Louis Austin, 1885-
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At head of title: The outstanding classic of the ages
Topic: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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The 1920 federal population census : a catalog of National Archives microfilm
by United States. National Archives and Records Administration
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Topics: National Archives Trust Fund Board, Microforms
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Frederick Hill Meserve tribute. Addresses of Frederick Hill Meserve and Carl W. Schaefer on the occasion of the presentation of the photographs of Abraham Lincoln to Lincoln memorial university, October 4, 1941
by Lincoln Memorial University; Meserve, Frederick Hill, 1865-; Schaefer, Carl W. (Carl Walter)
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Topic: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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A Reader's guide to Illinois literature
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Topics: American literature, Authors, American, American literature, American literature, Authors,...
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Religious views of Abraham Lincoln
by Pennell, Orrin H. (Orrin Henry)
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Topic: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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Why we love Lincoln
by Creelman, James, b. 1859
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Topic: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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Religious views of Abraham Lincoln
by Pennell, Orrin Henry
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Topic: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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Catalogue alphabétique de la Bibliothèque de la Législature de la province de Québec
by Québec (Province). Legislature. Library
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Added t.p. in French and English: Catalogue de la Bibliothèque de la Législature de la province de Québec ... Catalogue of the Library of the Legislature of the province of Quebec, 1903
Topics: Québec (Province). Bibliothèque de la législature, Law, Law, Catalogues de bibliothèques,...
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Philippi Cluverii Introductio in universam geographiam, tam veterem quam novam
by Clüver, Philipp, 1580-1622; Buno, Johannes, 1617-1697; Heckel, Johann Friedrich, d. 1700; Reiske, Johannes, 1641-1701; Mary Augusta K. Eveningstar Collection (Library of Congress)
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Title vignette, engr
Topics: Geography, Geography, Ancient
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Minutes of the thirty-seventh session of Lower Wabash Conference of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ held in College Chapel, Westfield, Illinois, August 29-September 1, 1894
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54 p. ; 20 cm
Topic: Church of the United Brethren in Christ (New Constitution). Lower Wabash Conference -- Congresses
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The new gospel of peace, according to St. Benjamin
by White, Richard Grant, 1821-1885
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Topic: United States -- Politics and government 1849-1877
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The history of St. Mary's Parish, Elgin, Illinois
by St. Mary's Parish, Elgin, Ill
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244 p. : 23 cm
Topic: St. Mary's Parish, Elgin, Ill. -- History
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Vol v.14(1844): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Vol v.1(1826): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Records of the Bureau of Insular Affairs : National Archives inventory record group 350
by United States. National Archives and Records Service; Maxwell, Richard S
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Topic: United States. Bureau of Insular Affairs
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Guide to the archives of the Government of the Confederate States of America
by Beers, Henry Putney, 1907-; National Archives (U.S.)
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Companion vol. to Guide to Federal archives relating to the Civil War
Topics: Archives, Archives
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Two treatises of government: in the former, the false principles, and foundation of Sir Robert Filmer, and his followers, are detected and overthrown. The latter is an essay concerning the true original, extent, and the end of civil government
by Locke, John, 1632-1704
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271 (i.e. 467) p. 18 cm
Topics: Filmer, Robert, Sir, d. 1653. Patriarcha, Political science
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Handbuch der länder- und staatenkunde von Asien, Australien, Africa und Amerika
by Kloeden, Gustav Adolph von, 1814-1885
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Contains bibliographies
Topic: Geography
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Vol v.9(1835): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Vol v.11(1840): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Vol v.8(1834): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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The outlook
by Selden Gilbert
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"A monthly magazine devoted to a pure literature, popular science, and progressive art."
Topics: Popular literature, Science, Art
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Pinckneyville Democrat's anniversary edition : Pinckneyville, Ill., March 18, 1904
by Perry County Historical Society
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Reprint. Originally published. Pinckneyville, Ill. : The Democrat, 1904
Topic: Democrat
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Whitlock's guide for sheriffs and other officers; a compilation of the extradition laws of the various states of the United States, the extradition treaties between the United States and foreign nations, and the divorce laws of the United States, together with a complete mailing list and directory for sheriffs
by Whitlock, H. H. (Hardy Henderson), b. 1867
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478 p. 26 cm
Topics: Sheriffs -- United States, Extradition -- United States, Divorce -- United States, Postal service...
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Vol v.5(1831): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Vol v.7(1833): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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A guide to the manuscripts & special collections of the John C. Pace Library, University of West Florida
by John C. Pace Library
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Index: p. [61]-86
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Vol v.3(1828): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Guide to the manuscript collections in the University Libraries at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
by Katz, Laura H; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Library
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Includes index
Topics: Manuscripts, Manuscripts
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A.B.C. history of Palmyra and the beginning of "Mormonism"
by Bean, Willard Washington, 1868-1949
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94 p. : 23 cm
Topics: Mormons -- New York (State) -- History, Mormon Church -- New York (State) -- History, Palmyra...
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Vol v.4(1829): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Vol v.2(1827): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Vol v.6(1832): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Vol v.20-22(1964-1968): Papers of the United States Senate relating to presidential nominations, 1789-1901 (Record Group 46)
by National Archives (U.S.)
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viii, 111 p. 26 cm
Topics: United States. Congress. Senate -- Bibliography, United States -- Officials and employees --...
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Zion's conflict with Methodist apostasy : especially in connection with Freemasonry ...
by Dowie, John Alexander, 1847-1907
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204 p., [3] leaves of plates : 22 cm
Topics: Freemasons, Methodist church -- Doctrinal and controversial works
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Vol v.13(1843): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Life and labors of Rev. Vivian A. Dake, organizer and leader of Pentecost Bands : embracing an account of his travels in America, Europe and Africa : with selections from his sketches, poems and songs
by Nelson, Thomas H. (Thomas Hiram), 1863-
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508 p. : 20 cm
Topics: Dake, Vivian A. (Vivian Adelbert), 1854-1892, Free Methodist Church of North America -- Clergy --...
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Colonie Icarienne aux États-Unis d'Amerique. Sa constitution, ses lois, sa situation matérielle et morale, après le premier semestre 1855
by Cabet, Etienne, 1788-1856
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239 p. 19 cm
Topic: Icarian Community
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An address to Protestants upon the present conjuncture : in II parts
by Penn, William, 1644-1718; Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress) DLC; John Davis Batchelder Collection (Library of Congress) DLC
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Signatures: A⁴ (A2+(a)⁴) B-2H⁴
Topic: Society of Friends
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Vol v.10(1836): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Geographie pratique : contenant outre les instructions suffisantes à rendre une personne assez habile pour dresser lui même des cartes, le moyen de trouver la longitude, en quelqu'endroit du monde qu'on puisse être, soit sur la terre ou sur la mer, & de jour ou de nuit : on a jouint à cette geographie une preface necessaire & une table alphabetique de tous les termes d'art & de science qui entrent dans cet ouvrage avec les cartes necessaires
by Chemereau, N
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Signatures: (*)⁴ (**)⁴ (***)⁴, A-S⁴ T1
Topic: Geography
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Vol v.12(1841): The Christian messenger
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14 v. ; 22 cm
Topic: Disciples of Christ -- Periodicals
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Supplement to the manual of the United Presbyterian Church of North America 1751-1887 : containing the changes to January 1892 / by James Brown Scouller
by Scouller, James Brown, 1820-1899
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59 p. ; 23 cm
Topics: United Presbyterian Church of North America, Manual of the United Presbyterian Church of North...
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Why we remember Lincoln
by Davis, Joseph
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Vol v.1-5: Home and progress
by Champaign (Ill.) First National Bank
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v. : 23-26 cm
Topics: Champaign (Ill.) First National Bank -- Periodicals, Banks and banking -- Illinois -- Champaign --...
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Vol 1913: Year book of the Brothers of the Book
by Brothers of the Book; Owen, Susan K., donor. IU-R
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"Printed for members only."
Topics: Brothers of the Book, Brothers of the Book, Printing, Book industries and trade, Book clubs...
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Ein Fundament und klare Anweisung von der seligmachenden Lehre unsers Herrn Jesu Christi : aus Gottes Wort kurz begriffen ...
by Menno Simons, 1496-1561
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[12], 675, [5] p. ; 22 cm. (8vo)
Topic: Mennonites -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800
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A salutation to the Britains : to call them from the many things, to the one thing needful, for the saving of their souls. Especially, to the poor unlearned tradesmen, plowmen and shepherds, those that are of a low degree like myself ...
by Pugh, Ellis, 1656-1718; Ellis, Rowland, 1650?-1729; Lloyd, David, 1656-1731; Society of Friends. Gwynedd Monthly Meeting
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Smith II:436
Topic: Welsh in America
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Minutes of the fifty-third annual session : Lower Wabash Conference of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ held at Robinson, Illinois, September 7-11, 1910
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90 p. : 20 cm
Topic: Church of the United Brethren in Christ (New Constitution). Lower Wabash Conference -- Congresses
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Vol 1888-1910 INCOMPL.: Minutes of ... annual meeting of Salem Baptist Association
by Salem Baptist Association (Ill.)
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v. ; 21 cm
Topics: Salem Baptist Association (Ill.), Baptists -- Illinois -- Periodicals
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The history of the Presbytery of Springfield, Synod of Illinois. 1870-1888
by Prestley, W. H. (William Hazlett), b. 1831
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[3], 4-37 p. : 23 cm
Topic: Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Presbytery of Springfield -- History
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United States government building
by World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
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On cover : Revised edition, official catalogue of exhibits
Topics: World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.), Public buildings
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[A book of] commandments for the government of the Church of Christ, organized according to law, on the 6th of April, 1830
by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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127 p. ; 17 cm
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Geistliches Blumen-Gärtlein inniger Seelen; oder, Kurze Schluss-Reimen, Betrachtungen und Lieder, ueber allerhand Wahrheiten des inwendigen Christenthums; zur Erweckung, Stärkung und Erquickung in dem verborgenen Leben mit Christo in Gott;
by Tersteegen, Gerhard, 1697-1769
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6 p. l., 564 p., 6 l. 24mo
Topic: Books of devotion
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Lehre und Trost : Predigten
by Mueller, John, 1826-1910
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viii, 9-176 p. ; 21 cm
Topics: Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (U.S.) -- Sermons, Sermons, German -- United States, Silver Creek...
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Vol v.53-73: Minutes of the ... anniversary
by Springfield Baptist Association (Ill.)
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v. ; 22-25 cm
Topics: Springfield Baptist Association (Ill.), Baptists -- Illinois -- Periodicals, Baptist associations...
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Förklaring öfwer den Heliga Skrift, eller, Cateches
by Jansson, Erik, 1808-1850
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Written and over-written on inside front cover: "Denna kateches till hör Brita Jonson på Bishopp Hill 103."
Topics: Bible, Catechisms, Swedish, Pietists
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History of Cosmopolite: or The writing of Rev. Lorenzo Dow: containing his experience and travels, in Europe and America, up to near his fiftieth year. Also, his polemic writings
by Dow, Lorenzo, 1777-1834
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vii, [9]-720 p. 22 cm
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Chicago's dark places; investigations by a corps of specially appointed Commissioners
by James, George Wharton, 1858-1923
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Also pub. under title: Mysteries of Chicago
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A checklist of Illinois State Library's complete holding of Illinois county land ownership maps and atlases
by Illinois State Library; Illinois. Office of Secretary of State
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Cover title
Topic: Atlases
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Black studies : select catalog of National Archives and Records Service microfilm publications
by United States. National Archives and Records Service
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Topics: Microfilms, African Americans
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Records of the United States Naval Academy : inventory of record group 405
by United States National Archives and Records Service; Phillips, Geraldine N., 1943-; South, Aloha, 1938-
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Topics: United States National Archives and Records Service, United States Naval Academy
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Prince Messiah's claims to dominion over all governments : and the disregard of his authority by the United States, in the Federal Constitution
by Willson, James R. (James Renwick), 1780-1853
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"Inscribed to the American Bible Society by the author."
Topics: Jesus Christ, Church and state
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Vol 1826: Unitarian tracts
by American Unitarian Association
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1 v. ; 19 cm
Topic: Tracts
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Select pamphlets ..
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1 v. (in various pagings) ; 22 cm. (8vo)
Topic: United States -- History -- 1783-1812 -- Sources
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The Negro: what is his ethnological status? Is he the progeny of Ham? Is he a descendant of Adam and Eve? ... What is his relation to the white race?
by [Payne, Buckner H.] 1799-1883
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48 p. 19 1/2 cm
Topic: Black race
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Preliminary inventory of the cartographic records of the Forest Service (Record group 95)
by Ashby, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Munchmeyer), compiler; United States. National Archives and Records Service
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Topics: United States. Forest Service, United States. Forest Service, United States. Forest Service, Maps
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Charges relative to election of William Lorimer : report, to accompany S. Res. no. 247
by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Privileges and Elections
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4 pts. in 1 v. ; 23 cm
Topics: Lorimer, William, 1861-1934, United States. Congress. Senate -- Contested elections
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Papers relating to foreign affairs
by United States. Dept. of State
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439 p. ; 25 cm
Topics: United States -- Foreign relations -- 1861-1865, At head of contents: Accompanying the President's...
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Preliminary inventory of the records of the Post Office Department : : (record group 28)
by United States. National Archives and Records Administration; Hecht, Arthur, 1933-; Holdcamper, Forrest R
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1957 ed. published under title: Preliminary inventory of the records of the Office of the Postmaster General
Topic: United States. Post Office Dept
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Souvenir program. Centennial celebration ... Historical pageant. From December 4, 1830 to December 4, 1930
by First Union Congregational Church (Quincy, Ill.)
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47 p. incl. illus., ports. 28 cm
Topic: First Union Congregational Church (Quincy, Ill.) -- History
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Evidences in proof of the Book of Mormon, being a divinely inspired record, written by the forefathers of the natives whom we call Indians, (who are a remnant of the Tribe of Joseph) ..
by Thompson, Charles. minister of the Gospel
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256 p. 13cm
Topic: Book of Mormon -- Evidences, authority, etc
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History of the Congregational Church, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 1842-1900
by Gibbs, Henry F
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94 p. : 20 cm
Topic: Crystal Lake (Ill.). Congreational Church
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Fiftieth anniversary souvenir : First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Monmouth, Illinois, 1868-1918 ; Oscar Purn, pastor
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126 p. : 23 cm
Topic: First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Monmouth, Ill.) -- History

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