1 25 15 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/c88bd87f641795ab19ffd52c459d5ac0.jpg f9c40624442a82847af68f080b8110ee https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/36618b718dbfd08dd4aea149be987f3a.jpg 1f0d2ee79d046f614804f5235e339de6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 25 x 20.7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405803 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Abbey Lincoln Receives Sesquicentennial Coin Description An account of the resource On verso: "Home State Honor - goes to Chicago born actress-singer Abbey Lincoln in recognition of her portrayal of the title role of the current movie hit "For Live of Ivy." James W. Howard, chairman of the Chicago Sesquicentennial committee presented her with the official medallion and wall plaque. Born Anna Marie Wooldridge, Miss Lincoln selected her professional name to be synonymous with freedom and another famous Illinoisian." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Actresses African American actresses Lincoln, Abbey -2010 Singers Women singers African American singers Medals Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/f9d2eb836b09e02ce6c4b0fb69cc4e36.jpg 31ce711094dbb22565e1a24475bfb0d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20.7 x 25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405798 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Charlton Heston Narration Description An account of the resource Charlton Heston records the narration for the film Tommorow is a Day honoring the Illinois Sesquicentennial. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Heston, Charlton, 1923-2008 Illinois Narration (Rhetoric) Sound--Recording and reproducing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-xx-xx Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/621b6f5ae5f3b865e2ffc5f086ef93db.jpg 02f390a588bebdb3809fdffa06dbfebf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20.7 x 25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405800 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Everett Dirksen Performs State Song Description An account of the resource United States Senator Everett M. Dirksen reads from a piece of sheet music containing the Illinois state song. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969 Illinois United States. Congress. Senate Legislators Politicians State songs Sheet music Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Del Ankers Photographers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-xx-xx Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/ee9b7e65d44f3792b68159bffd2deb06.jpg e9c8cac055700dce13b3b217e0a152ba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 25 x 20.7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405801 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource First Pitch Description An account of the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Chairman Ralph Newman throws out the first pitch at a Chicago White Sox game during which Illinois' Sesquicentennial was honored. Subject The topic of the resource Newman, Ralph G. (Ralph Geoffrey), 1911-1998 Chicago White Sox (Baseball team) Baseball teams Baseball fields Illinois--Chicago Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-06-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/3da8ba95cee1854b3e4584a4ee527c10.jpg 777a059843749045fc7c378bd6c7313c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 25.4 x 20.5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405789 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Illinois Readers Theatre Description An account of the resource Members of the Illinois Readers Theatre at Northern Illinois University pose on risers with binders in their hands in front of the Illinois Sesquicentennial logo. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Reader's Theatre Northern Illinois University Entertainers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/777fc6fd7e2a9a7cab05541ece75ec33.jpg 941639459ad56aae3de45d361d9fee30 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20.5 x 25.4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405790 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Illinois Readers Theatre Performers Description An account of the resource Members of Northern Illinois University's Readers Theatre pose for a photograph with the Illinois Sesquicentennial logo. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Reader's Theatre Northern Illinois University Entertainers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/0c8af309b187776a34362396a4c8ea7b.jpg 52c7b094ad36443d9183a585fb7352c2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 25 x 20.7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405799 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource John Hancock Center Dedication Description An account of the resource Members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission stand with Governor Otto Kerner under the John Hancock Center's space capsule-themed time capsule and a signed I-beam prior to installation on the roof of the building. Several construction workers line the first two floors of the building. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Kerner, Otto, 1908-1976 Illinois--Chicago Architecture John Hancock Center (Chicago, Ill.) Time capsules Steel I-beams Tall buildings--Design and construction Buildings Skyscrapers--Design and construction Skyscrapers Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brandt & Associates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-xx-xx Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/79d23ed3117fc05e3409bcd444678b23.jpg d6e0707d75837a0bfc5592fdb5a51e48 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20.7 x 25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405797 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Mahalia Jackson on I Remember Illinois Description An account of the resource Mahalia Jackson stands in the choir area of an unidentified church while recording a performance for the Illinois Sesquicentennial television special, I Remember Illinois. The special aired on February 18, 1968. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Church buildings Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972 Illinois Singers African American singers Women singers Organists Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lawrence-Phillip Studios Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-xx-xx Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/847843a5104de972db81a2dab9370c8a.jpg cfcf1f834d56e73c02df5d438b1b2e95 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20.7 x 25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405796 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Otto Kerner and Ralph G. Newman Description An account of the resource Illinois Governor Otto Kerner and Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Chairman Ralph G. Newman look at a folder during a meeting of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission in Champaign. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Kerner, Otto, 1908-1976 Newman, Ralph G. (Ralph Geoffrey), 1911-1998 Meetings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Al Howard Studio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1966-04-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/2ea7e38c1697def5efe61823875dc59a.jpg 8d4e19baf3918713241d40c302b62366 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17.8 x 13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405802 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Paul Douglas at New Salem Description An account of the resource A young boy watches as a film crew records United States Senator Paul Douglas speaking with an unidentified man in front of a log cabin at New Salem. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois United States. Congress. Senate Legislators Politicians Illinois Illinois--New Salem (Menard County) Motion picture locations Video recordings Films Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lawrence-Phillip Studios Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-xx-xx Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/543cf66e381862ff45209362143fd8e3.jpg bfd368f8b71f206acc08523d67eb0d1d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20.7 x 25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405795 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Richard Daley Receives Special Olympics Certificate Description An account of the resource Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley receives an Honorary Chairman certificate from Special Olympics athlete Kevin O'Brien as Eunice Kennedy Shriver and two unidentified individuals look on. Chicago hosted the first Special Olympics games at Soldier Field in 1968. Subject The topic of the resource O'Brien, Kevin, 1954-2015 Special Olympics International Special Olympics Summer Games Athletes Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976 Shriver, Eunice Kennedy, 1921-2009 Illinois--Chicago Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-xx-xx Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/a44512225828f6593cb593f271aceac3.jpg a0bba423c54e138a0d3ce519e6c6c49f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 25 x 20.7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405794 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Special Olympics Awards Podium Description An account of the resource Two female Special Olympics althletes pose with a man in a suit while standing on the awards podium wearing their medals. The inaugural Chicago Special Olympics took place at Soldier Field in 1968. Subject The topic of the resource Special Olympics International Special Olympics Summer Games Athletes Women athletes Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.) Awards Award presentations Illinois--Chicago Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-xx-xx Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/59bbc482859709ce3f69f45e0b807407.jpg 3dd986e9090deacb7e137d069535b5b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 25.4 x 20.6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405791 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource World's Columbian Exposition Diamond Jubilee Celebration Description An account of the resource Men and women in period dress meet with Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission chairman Ralph G. Newman. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission World's Columbian Exposition Anniversaries Historical reenactments Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brandt & Assoc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-05-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/1b2b47f842efb2e669c09cd6a53f563d.jpg 7f872544259cfb4bc972cb1fb6135083 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 25.3 x 20.5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405792 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource World's Coumbian Exposition Ferris Wheel Model Description An account of the resource On verso: "General manager Richard Ferris and Ralph Newman, chairman, Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission admire the chocolate Ferris wheel made by pastry chef Heinz Zache honoring the Chicago 1893ers participating in a Diamond jubilee held at the Continental Hotel and Museum of Science and Industry marking the 75th anniversary of the opening of the World's Columbian Exposition." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission World's Columbian Exposition Anniversaries Chocolate Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brandt & Assoc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-05-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/f6883a7a3734e5f29f9b7ef5a41272d2.jpg 36d1cce5b549cba9b0bca137d9d9761b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Illinois Special events Anniversaries Newman, Ralph Geoffrey, 1911-1998 Description An account of the resource The Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission was created in 1965 by the 74th Illinois General Assembly to commemorate the 150th anniversary of statehood in 1968. Several events took place across the state as part of the celebration including ceremonies at historic sites, performances, and the placement of a time capsule on top of the John Hancock Center. Several celebrities with ties to Illinois participated in the production of a television show, I Remember Illinois, and a film, Tomorrow is a Day. The commission also produced a commemorative medallion and booklet. Photographs in this collection images of the members of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, commission events, Illinois historic sites and landmarks, and celebrities participating in commission activities. Also included are several photographs of the first Special Olympics which took place at Soldier Field in 1968. The finding aid for the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Records, 1965-1969" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/428</a>. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BC334 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20.7 x 25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405793 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission Collection Title A name given to the resource Youth Baseball Players at White Sox Game Description An account of the resource Several youth baseball players stand along Comiskey Park's third base line listening to a speaker at a Chicago White Sox Game. Subject The topic of the resource Chicago White Sox (Baseball team) Baseball teams Baseball players Baseball fields Youth league baseball Illinois--Chicago Illinois. Sesquicentennial Commission Comiskey Park (Chicago, Ill.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-06-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng