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2011.064.0004 - Poster
Large paper poster of King Bros. 3 Ring Circus with a picture of the 3 rings on it and was held at the V.F.W. grounds on Weld Rd on July 22, 1971
Record Type: Archive
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2014.042.0114A B CD - Announcement, Wedding
2-A wedding announcement for Martha to Frank Dickinson Urie with a At Home card too
Record Type: Archive
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2014.042.0116 - Telegram
Western Union Telegram saying that they arrived OK from Fred.
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2014.042.0118 - Telegram
Western Union Telegram sent from France on June 17, 1918
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2015.000.0245 - Map
A Map 1835-1930 of Elgin Past and Present. A animated Historical Map. By Robert Brightman and Robert Gatechair. Map shows Elgin with little identified drawings of local landmarks, such as schools, hospitals, the river, watch factory, roads, Elgin airport, etc.
Record Type: Archive
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2015.002.0006 - Coinsaver
Home Federal Savings 5.25" folder with a kitty on it. Holds dimes. Coinsaver.
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2015.002.0008 - Coinsaver
Elgin Federal Savings and Loan Association coin saver for Dimes. A 6.25" flower older that says "Bee A Smart Saver" on the cover. From Elgin Federal Savings and Loan Association for Dimes
Record Type: Archive
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2016.000.0275ABC - Telegram
A telegram to Mrs Brandolf concerning the medical condition of Herbert Riggs.
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2016.015.0033 - Card, Greeting
A card sent from Oak Street School, December 10, 1894 to Maude Cunningham for a month of good lessons signed by G. Winnifred Dumser, Teacher.
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2016.015.0034 - Label
A label for Elgin Cream brand Sweet Corn. Packed by Elgin Packing Co., Elgin, Illinois.
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2017.021.0001 - Drawing
Architectural drawing by Richard Stromberg of Schneiders Recreation Building. Two story building, "Schneiders Recreation" in read letters and a yellow/green car parked in front. 24 x 19 inches
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2017.021.0002 - Drawing
Architectural drawing of "Medical Center for Mr. Louis Vopner Elgin Illinois" 1185 Dundee designed by Richard Stromberg. One story flat roofed building with a red exterior. Outlines of people walking outside the building. "Pharmacy" on the left end of the building. Handwritten on the back "Advertising Photography 106 Brook Street" 30 x 20 inches
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2017.021.0003 - Drawing
Architectural drawing of Ace Hardware designed by Richard Stromberg. One story building rounded roof. trees behind the building, a family walking in front of the building, birds flying in the sky. "ACE" and "Ace Hardware" in red letters 30 x 20 inches
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2017.021.0004 - Drawing
Architectural drawing of building designed by Richard Stromberg. 34 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches Hastings Street Grade School. Grey sky, trees with leaves, green grass. Anthony Wuchtere? signed the drawing.
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2017.037.0145 - Advertisement
Advertisement, "This Christmas...Choose an Elgin Most Important Watch Values in 74 Years!" Picture of Ridgeley Vermilye on skis and a picture of Dabney Parrish in a ball gown. 14 pictures of Elgin watches and their price, jewels, and style.
Record Type: Archive
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2017.044.0001 - Map
Channing Cemetery plot map indicating who bought the plots.
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2018.000.0057 - Map
Animated map 1835 Elgin 1930 Past and Present. Brown and gold frame. Paint is peeling, showing a pink base coat. Map has cream background, red buildings, and cars. Colors are faded. Back has a inscription "Presented to Elgin Historical Society by Mrs. Fred Churchill- Jan.1964"
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2018.007.0011 - Album, Photograph
A photograph album from "Keeney's Elgin, Ill" with a drawing of a Native American and a stream with a canoe and tepees on the cover. Brown leather cover.
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