Mapcase 2
Contains 4 Results:
Maps of the Quad Cities (Illinois side), 1879-1990 and undated
Includes maps of the Mississippi River and Rock Island Rapids, county and city maps, highway maps, and a map of the Great River Road running the length of the state of Illinois.
Other maps, 1852-1987 and undated
Other maps include maps of the Midwest and its individual states (excluding Illinois and Iowa, maps of Kentucky, Babson's Mercantile Map of the United States and Canada (1917), Lead Mines on the Upper Mississippi River (facsimile, 1829), and Rock Island Lines route maps.
Local event posters, 1926-1989 and undated
The local events subseries includes posters advertising plays, exhibits, presentations, festivals, and circus performances in the Quad Cities. Of note in this subseries is a number of printed, hand illustrated circulars sent to members of the Rock Island Elks Lodge. These circulars, primarily designed by a member named "Monte," contain cartoons, illustrations, and typewritten elements, and largely serve as announcements of upcoming events for lodge members.
Rock Island Elks circulars, 1950s
The local events subseries includes posters advertising plays, exhibits, presentations, festivals, and circus performances in the Quad Cities. Of note in this subseries is a number of printed, hand illustrated circulars sent to members of the Rock Island Elks Lodge. These circulars, primarily designed by a member named "Monte," contain cartoons, illustrations, and typewritten elements, and largely serve as announcements of upcoming events for lodge members.