University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
As a member of the Open Content Alliance, the library of the University of Illinois is contributing digital content to the Internet Archive in several areas: Illinois history, culture and natural resources; U.S. railroad history; rural studies and agriculture; works in translation; as well as extensive collections of 19th century "triple-decker" novels and emblem books written between 1540 and 1800. The Illinois Library is also a contributing member of the Biodiversity Heritage Library and...
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The collection contains 78s (10" and 12"), LPs, and 45's that encompass a broad selection of classical, ethnic, and popular music. Below are descriptions of some items within the collection: Classical repertoire, vernacular traditions, limited editions in boxed sets, jazz on early LP labels, and rare issues of vocal selections or operas on European labels. Classical recordings; jazz, dance, and popular music discs; movie soundtracks and original cast sound recordings. Recordings...
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eye 100,099
The collection contains 78s (10" and 12") , LPs, and 45's that encompass a broad selection of classical, ethnic, and popular music. Below are descriptions of some items within the collection: Classical repertoire, vernacular traditions, limited editions in boxed sets, jazz on early LP labels, and rare issues of vocal selections or operas on European labels. Classical recordings; jazz, dance, and popular music discs; movie soundtracks and original cast sound recordings. Recordings...
The "triple-decker" novel was a standard form of publishing for British fiction from the early 1800s until the 1890s. The market for this form of fiction was closely tied to commercial "circulating libraries," such as Mudie's and W. H. Smith. Unlike free public libraries, these circulating libraries charged patrons to borrow books, much like video rental stores do today. Publishing longer works of fiction was quite expensive, and by releasing them in multiple parts...
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eye 252,764
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.
Biodiversity Heritage Library
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Boudier, Émile, 1828-1920
texts
eye 20,588
favorite 6
comment 0
Issued in parts
Topics: Mushrooms, Fungi, Discomycetes
Topics: Mushrooms, Fungi, Discomycetes
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Oakton School (Evanston, Ill.). Parent-Teacher Association; Reed, Vincent M., Mrs; Campbell, Alice Eckert
texts
eye 61,436
favorite 75
comment 0
119 p. ; 20 cm
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois Evanston, cbk
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois Evanston, cbk
19th Century Novels
by
Brontë, Emily, 1818-1848; Brontë, Anne, 1820-1849. Agnes Grey
texts
eye 5,851
favorite 13
comment 0
First edition. Wise Brontë II, 1
Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
by
Nugent, Nell Marion; Virginia State Library; Virginia Genealogical Society
texts
eye 64,312
favorite 97
comment 1
Vol. 2-3 published by the Virginia State Library, lack ed. statement and dates in subtitle; v. 4-7 published by the Virginia Genealogical Society
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Topics: Land grants, Frontier and pioneer life
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Topics: Land grants, Frontier and pioneer life
498 p. 33 cm
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
by
FBI National Academy; FBI National Academy. Associates
texts
eye 34,390
favorite 3
comment 0
Some v. distributed to depository libraries in microfiche
Topics: FBI National Academy, FBI National Academy. Associates, Criminal justice personnel
Topics: FBI National Academy, FBI National Academy. Associates, Criminal justice personnel
American Libraries
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Egle, William Henry, 1830-1901
texts
eye 66,127
favorite 72
comment 1
Replace;
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Topics: Pennsylvania -- Emigration and immigration, Pennsylvania -- Genealogy
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Topics: Pennsylvania -- Emigration and immigration, Pennsylvania -- Genealogy
v. 28 cm
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
by
Lancour, Harold, 1908-; Wolfe, Richard J
texts
eye 100,169
favorite 75
comment 2
Previous editions published under title: Passenger lists of ships coming to North America, 1607-1825
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Topic: Ships
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Topic: Ships
v. 28 cm
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
American Libraries
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Olson, Ernst Wilhelm, 1870-; Engberg, Martin J., 1872-; Schön, Anders, 1864-
texts
eye 37,514
favorite 2
comment 0
"Bibliographical references": pt. 1, p. 916-918
Topic: Swedes -- Illinois
Topic: Swedes -- Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
by
International Cable Directory Company
texts
eye 3,539
favorite 2
comment 0
"The Directory contains the rules, regulations, and tariffs governing cable telegraphic correspondence on business transmitting to and from the Eastern and Western Hemispheres."
Topics: Telegraph code addresses, Commerce
Topics: Telegraph code addresses, Commerce
1 p. l., 2 p. 30 cm
Topics: Textile design, Textile fabrics -- India, Decoration and ornament
Topics: Textile design, Textile fabrics -- India, Decoration and ornament
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Order of the Eastern Star. Logan Square Chapter No. 560 (Chicago, Ill.)
texts
eye 41,499
favorite 60
comment 0
Clippings included in attached envelope
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois Chicago, Chicago (Ill.) -- Social life and customs, cbk
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois Chicago, Chicago (Ill.) -- Social life and customs, cbk
Issued (with slight variations) for the several geographical divisions with name of city for respective sections (i. e. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Seattle)
Topics: Mail-order business, Commercial catalogs
Topics: Mail-order business, Commercial catalogs
Vols. for 1925-1968 issued by the university under its earlier name: University of Illinois
Topics: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Talented students, Academic rites and ceremonies
Topics: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Talented students, Academic rites and ceremonies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Whitney, William Dwight, 1827-1894; Smith, Benjamin E. (Benjamin Eli), 1857-1913
texts
eye 5,728
favorite 5
comment 0
v. 1-8. The Century dictionary ... prepared under the superintendence of William Dwight Whitney.--v. 9. The Century cyclopedia of names ... ed. by Benjamin E. Smith.--v. 10. The Century atlas of the world, prepared under the superintendence of Benjamin E. Smith
Topics: English language, Atlases, Biography, Encyclopedias and dictionaries, Names
Topics: English language, Atlases, Biography, Encyclopedias and dictionaries, Names
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Knittle, Walter Allen, 1905-
texts
eye 22,901
favorite 27
comment 0
Issued also as thesis (PH.D.) University of Pennsylvania
Topics: Palatines, Palatines in New York (State), Naval stores
Topics: Palatines, Palatines in New York (State), Naval stores
American Libraries
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Power, John Carroll, 1819-1894; Power, S. A. (Sarah A.), b. 1824
texts
eye 35,811
favorite 18
comment 0
797 p., [4] leaves of plates : 25 cm
Topics: Sangamon County (Ill.) -- History, Sangamon County (Ill.) -- Biography, Illinois -- Genealogy
Topics: Sangamon County (Ill.) -- History, Sangamon County (Ill.) -- Biography, Illinois -- Genealogy
Emblem Collection of the University of Illinois
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Wither, George, 1588-1667; Rollenhagen, Gabriel, 1583-1619. Nucleus emblematorum; Passe, Crispijn van de, ca. 1565-1637, engraver; Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650, engraver
texts
eye 19,062
favorite 98
comment 1
Without general t.p.; each book has special t.p.; books 2-4 have imprint: London, Printed by Augustine Mathevves, 1634
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Topic: Emblem books, English
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Topic: Emblem books, English
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
collection
eye 7,800
The Music & Performing Arts Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign supports a wide range of programs in the School of Music, Department of Dance, and Department of Theatre, and collects widely in all three subject areas. A general overview of the Music & Performing Arts Library’s collections can be found here: https://www.library.illinois.edu/mpal/about/collections/ .
Includes legislation
Topic: Law
Topic: Law
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
by
Automobiltechnische Gesellschaft; Automobil- und Flugtechnische Gesellschaft
texts
eye 6,667
favorite 1
comment 0
Description based on: 12. Jahrg., Heft 1 (10. Jan. 1909); title from caption
Topics: Motor vehicles, Airplanes
Topics: Motor vehicles, Airplanes
Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
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Zglenicki, Leon Thaddeus, 1890-
texts
eye 22,985
favorite 7
comment 0
Prepared in conjunction with the celebration of Chicago's Charter jubilee. cf. Foreword, signed: Leon Zglenicki, chairman, Book committee
Topic: Poles
Topic: Poles
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Von Neumann, John, 1903-1957; Burks, Arthur W. (Arthur Walter), 1915-2008
texts
eye 10,539
favorite 31
comment 0
Bibliography: p. 297-302
Topic: Machine theory
Topic: Machine theory
3 v. ; 20 cm
Preservation photocopy
Topic: Castles
Topic: Castles
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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FBI National Academy; FBI National Academy. Associates
texts
eye 13,611
favorite 0
comment 0
Some v. distributed to depository libraries in microfiche
Topics: FBI National Academy, FBI National Academy. Associates, Criminal justice personnel
Topics: FBI National Academy, FBI National Academy. Associates, Criminal justice personnel
Lowenstein, E. Amer. cookery (3rd ed.)
Topics: Formulas, recipes, etc, Home economics, Cooking, American
Topics: Formulas, recipes, etc, Home economics, Cooking, American
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Vols. for 1925-1968 issued by the university under its earlier name: University of Illinois
Topics: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Talented students, Academic rites and ceremonies
Topics: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Talented students, Academic rites and ceremonies
144 p
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Topic: Virginia. Militia
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Topic: Virginia. Militia
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Kelly's Directories, Ltd
texts
eye 8,746
favorite 6
comment 0
Editions for 1968/69- issued in 2 vols.; 1977/78- issued in 1 vol
Topic: Commerce
Topic: Commerce
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Calonghi, Ferruccio, 1866-1945; Georges, Karl Ernst, 1806-1895; Rivoire, P., joint author; Cavagna Sangiuliani di Gualdana, Antonio, conte, 1843-1913, former owner. IU-R
texts
eye 35,147
favorite 13
comment 0
Author's names at head of title: F. Calonghi e P. Rivoire
Topics: Italian language, Latin language
Topics: Italian language, Latin language
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
by
University of Illinois at Chicago Circle
texts
eye 16,768
favorite 0
comment 0
v. ; 28 cm
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
by
Millhouse, John; Bracciforti, Ferdinando
texts
eye 9,132
favorite 0
comment 0
Vol. 2 has title in Italian
Topics: English language, Italian language
Topics: English language, Italian language
25 cm
Topics: Chinese studies (Sinology) -- Periodicals, Asia, East Asia -- Periodicals
Topics: Chinese studies (Sinology) -- Periodicals, Asia, East Asia -- Periodicals
Label mounted below imprint: London, L.N. Fowler
Topic: Astrology
Topic: Astrology
Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
by
Holm, James B
texts
eye 11,332
favorite 7
comment 0
"Sesqui-centennial edition, 1957."
Topic: Portage County (Ohio) -- History
Topic: Portage County (Ohio) -- History
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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University of Illinois at Chicago Circle
texts
eye 10,796
favorite 1
comment 0
v. ; 28 cm
Vols. for 1925-1968 issued by the university under its earlier name: University of Illinois
Topics: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Talented students, Academic rites and ceremonies
Topics: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Talented students, Academic rites and ceremonies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Ryan, Charles, -1893, author
texts
eye 37
favorite 8
comment 0
12 parts : 19 x 26 cm
Topics: Drawing books -- Specimens, Drawing -- Study and teaching, Flowers in art -- Study and teaching,...
Topics: Drawing books -- Specimens, Drawing -- Study and teaching, Flowers in art -- Study and teaching,...
260 p. 12 cm
v. : 24 cm
Topics: Romance philology -- Periodicals, Romance philology -- Bibliography, Philology, Modern --...
Topics: Romance philology -- Periodicals, Romance philology -- Bibliography, Philology, Modern --...
Xmas number of The Art journal
Topic: Foster, Myles Birket, 1825-1899
Topic: Foster, Myles Birket, 1825-1899
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Pitrè, Giuseppe, 1841-1916; Cavagna Sangiuliani di Gualdana, Antonio, conte, 1843-1913, former owner. IU-R
texts
eye 6,816
favorite 1
comment 0
University of Illinois Library bookplate "From the library of Conte Antonio Cavagna Sangiuliani di Gualdana Lazelada di Bereguardo, purchased 1921" on the inside front cover
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Illinois. Military and Naval Dept; Reece, Jasper N; Elliott, Isaac Hughes, 1837-1922
texts
eye 13,656
favorite 0
comment 0
Includes rosters of officers and enlisted men, 1861-1866
Topic: Soldiers
Topic: Soldiers
"Bibliographical notes": p. xvi
Topic: Archives
Topic: Archives
Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
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Chicago (Ill.) Century of Progress International Exposition, 1933-1934; Polish Day Association
texts
eye 12,932
favorite 5
comment 0
English or Polish
Topics: Polish Americans, Polish Americans
Topics: Polish Americans, Polish Americans
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
780 p., 24 cm
Topics: Fugitive slaves -- United States, Antislavery movements -- United States, Underground railroad
Topics: Fugitive slaves -- United States, Antislavery movements -- United States, Underground railroad
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
texts
eye 5,597
favorite 0
comment 0
Description based on: Vol. 18, no. 1 (Oct. 1964); title from caption
Topic: Languages, Modern
Topic: Languages, Modern
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
Cover title
Topics: Alphabets, Monographs
Topics: Alphabets, Monographs
Bibliography: p. 429-431
Topics: Street-railroads -- Illinois History, Illinois traction system, Street-railroads -- United States...
Topics: Street-railroads -- Illinois History, Illinois traction system, Street-railroads -- United States...
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Illinois. Military and Naval Dept; Reece, Jasper N; Elliott, Isaac Hughes, 1837-1922
texts
eye 11,730
favorite 2
comment 0
Includes rosters of officers and enlisted men, 1861-1866
Topic: Soldiers
Topic: Soldiers
v. 29-35 cm
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Topic: Manufactures
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Topic: Manufactures
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Cicero, Marcus Tullius; Thomas, Emile, 1843-1923, ed
texts
eye 6,501
favorite 1
comment 0
3 p. l., 63 p. 25 cm
Emblem Collection of the University of Illinois
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Ripa, Cesare, fl. 1600; Tempest, Pierce, 1653-1717; Fuller, Isaac, 1606-1672, ill
texts
eye 23,746
favorite 85
comment 0
Text on verso of plates.
Topics: Emblems, Emblem books --Great Britain --18th century.
Topics: Emblems, Emblem books --Great Britain --18th century.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
by
German Mutual Insurance Company (Cincinnati, Ohio)
texts
eye 8,390
favorite 0
comment 0
115 p. ; cm
Topic: Insurance
Topic: Insurance
v
American Libraries
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Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890; Jackson, Donald Dean, 1919- ed; Spence, Mary Lee, ed
texts
eye 20,061
favorite 4
comment 0
Includes bibliographies
Topics: Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890, West (U.S.) -- Discovery and exploration, West (U.S.) --...
Topics: Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890, West (U.S.) -- Discovery and exploration, West (U.S.) --...
v. : 25 cm
Topic: Bosnia nd Herzegovina -- Directories
Topic: Bosnia nd Herzegovina -- Directories
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
by
Illinois. Military and Naval Dept; Reece, Jasper N; Elliott, Isaac Hughes, 1837-1922
texts
eye 9,788
favorite 1
comment 0
Includes rosters of officers and enlisted men, 1861-1866
Topic: Soldiers
Topic: Soldiers
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
by
Linn, John Blair, 1831-1899, ed; Egle, William Henry, 1830-1901, ed; Pennsylvania. Secretary of the Commonwealth; Pennsylvania. General Assembly
texts
eye 11,032
favorite 11
comment 0
These books do not circulate
Topic: Pennsylvania -- History -- Sources
Topic: Pennsylvania -- History -- Sources
Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
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Woodson, Carter Godwin, 1875-; Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, New York; Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, inc
texts
eye 38,891
favorite 60
comment 2
This statistical report was made possible by an appropriation obtained from the Laura Spelman Rockefeller memorial. cf. Foreword
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Topics: Slavery, African Americans
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Topics: Slavery, African Americans
xi, 492 p. 20 cm
Works in Translation
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Tarde, Gabriel de, 1843-1904; Parsons, Elsie Worthington Clews, 1874-1941
texts
eye 17,319
favorite 23
comment 0
xxix, 404 p. ; 23 cm
Topics: Imitation, Sociology
Topics: Imitation, Sociology
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As a member of the Open Content Alliance, the library of the University of Illinois is contributing digital content to the Internet Archive in several areas: Illinois history, culture and natural resources; U.S. railroad history; rural studies and agriculture; works in translation; as well as extensive collections of 19th century "triple-decker" novels and emblem books written between 1540 and 1800. The Illinois Library is also a contributing member of the Biodiversity Heritage Library and, in collaboration with the Chicago Field Museum, is scanning and contributing to the Internet Archive all publications in the Museum's Fieldiana series. Fieldiana is a peer-reviewed monographic series published by the Field Museum of Natural History. Fieldiana focuses on mid-length monographs and scientific papers pertaining to its collections and research. The four series pertain to subject matter in the fields of anthropology, botany, geology, and zoology.
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