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From Obscurity to Greatness: Illinois and Lincoln, 1830-1861

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Brookfield, IL 60513-1621

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Ann Bradford Stokes

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Oglesby, IL 61348-9692

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Elizabeth Keckley: Seamstress

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Mount Vernon, IL 62864-2782

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Honey Pot, Hamilton Wings, and 'Holler If You Hear Me,'…

IH “Forgotten Illinois 200” online gallery wins IAM award

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