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 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...
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.
Issued in parts
Topics: Mushrooms, Fungi, Discomycetes
66,527
67K
1892
1892
by
Egle, William Henry, 1830-1901
texts
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Replace;
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Topics: Pennsylvania -- Emigration and immigration, Pennsylvania -- Genealogy
1 p. l., 2 p. 30 cm
Topics: Textile design, Textile fabrics -- India, Decoration and ornament
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
62,003
62K
Aug 19, 2022
08/22
by
Oakton School (Evanston, Ill.). Parent-Teacher Association; Reed, Vincent M., Mrs; Campbell, Alice Eckert
texts
eye 62,003
favorite 77
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119 p. ; 20 cm
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois Evanston, cbk
6,300
6.3K
1847
1847
by
Brontë, Emily, 1818-1848; Brontë, Anne, 1820-1849. Agnes Grey
texts
eye 6,300
favorite 15
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First edition. Wise Brontë II, 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
4,826
4.8K
1952
1952
by
Moweaqua Centennial Association
texts
eye 4,826
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40 p. : 23 cm
Topics: Illinois -- Centenial celebrations, etc. Moweaqua, Moweaqua (Ill.) -- History
Some v. distributed to depository libraries in microfiche
Topics: FBI National Academy, FBI National Academy. Associates, Criminal justice personnel
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Previous editions published under title: Passenger lists of ships coming to North America, 1607-1825
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Topic: Ships
v. 28 cm
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
v. 28 cm
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"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
37,672
38K
1908
1908
by
Olson, Ernst Wilhelm, 1870-; Engberg, Martin J., 1872-; Schön, Anders, 1864-
texts
eye 37,672
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"Bibliographical references": pt. 1, p. 916-918
Topic: Swedes -- Illinois
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
Prepared in conjunction with the celebration of Chicago's Charter jubilee. cf. Foreword, signed: Leon Zglenicki, chairman, Book committee
Topic: Poles
Clippings included in attached envelope
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois Chicago, Chicago (Ill.) -- Social life and customs, cbk
Bibliography: p. 297-302
Topic: Machine theory
30,567
31K
The underground rail road. A record of facts, authentic narratives, letters, &c., narrating the hardships, hair-breadth escapes, and death struggles of the slaves in their efforts for freedom, as related by themselves and others, or witnessed by the author; together with sketches of some of the largest stockholders, and most liberal aiders and advisers, of the road
1872
1872
by
Still, William, 1821-1902
texts
eye 30,567
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780 p., 24 cm
Topics: Fugitive slaves -- United States, Antislavery movements -- United States, Underground railroad
"Bibliographical notes": p. xvi
Topic: Archives
Preservation photocopy
Topic: Castles
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
Emblem Collection of the University of Illinois
19,215
19K
1635
1635
by
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
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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
940
940
1956
1956
by
Corliss, Carlton J. (Carlton Jonathan), b. 1888
texts
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Bibliography on inside of back cover
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Description based on: 12. Jahrg., Heft 1 (10. Jan. 1909); title from caption
Topics: Motor vehicles, Airplanes
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/ .
Vol. 2 has title in Italian
Topics: English language, Italian language
Some v. distributed to depository libraries in microfiche
Topics: FBI National Academy, FBI National Academy. Associates, Criminal justice personnel
2,393
2.4K
texts
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[4], 43 p. : 19 cm
Topics: Pioneer Land, Piatt County (Ill.), Monticello (Ill.) -- History, Piatt County, Ill. -- History,...
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
"Second edition reprinted."
Topics: English language, Persian language
15,517
16K
1961
1961
by
Middleton, William D., 1928-
texts
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Bibliography: p. 429-431
Topics: Street-railroads -- Illinois History, Illinois traction system, Street-railroads -- United States...
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
13,829
14K
1851
1851
by
Biundi, Giuseppe, 1824-; Cavagna Sangiuliani di Gualdana, Antonio, conte, 1843-1913, former owner. IU-R; Cavagna Collection (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library) IU-R
texts
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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
Topic: Italian language
144 p
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Topic: Virginia. Militia
Editions for 1968/69- issued in 2 vols.; 1977/78- issued in 1 vol
Topic: Commerce
Description based on: Vol. 18, no. 1 (Oct. 1964); title from caption
Topic: Languages, Modern
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
11,137
11K
1879
1879
by
Linn, John Blair, 1831-1899, ed; Egle, William Henry, 1830-1901, ed; Pennsylvania. Secretary of the Commonwealth; Pennsylvania. General Assembly
texts
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These books do not circulate
Topic: Pennsylvania -- History -- Sources
Includes index
Topics: Mechanical drawing, Geometry, Descriptive, Perspective
415 p. : 26 cm
Topic: World War, 1939-1945
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
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
v. 29-35 cm
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Topic: Manufactures
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
3,291
3.3K
1910
1910
by
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180; Long, George, 1800-1879; Courtney, W. L. (William Leonard), 1850-1928
texts
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Translation of: De rebus suis
Topics: Ethics, Stoics, Life
Includes monthly supplements
Topics: Transportation, Roads, Railroads
Reproduction of the original which appeared in Sons of the American Revolution. Kentucky society. Year book. Louisville, 1896. p. [49]-278
Topic: Military pensions
Includes rosters of officers and enlisted men, 1861-1866
Topic: Soldiers
Includes rosters of officers and enlisted men, 1861-1866
Topic: Soldiers
English or Polish
Topic: Polish Americans
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
Includes list of retiring faculty and student awards
Topic: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
115 p. ; cm
Topic: Insurance
35,999
36K
1876
1876
by
Power, John Carroll, 1819-1894; Power, S. A. (Sarah A.), b. 1824
texts
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797 p., [4] leaves of plates : 25 cm
Topics: Sangamon County (Ill.) -- History, Sangamon County (Ill.) -- Biography, Illinois -- Genealogy
Includes rosters of officers and enlisted men, 1861-1866
Topic: Soldiers
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
"Sesqui-centennial edition, 1957."
Topic: Portage County (Ohio) -- History
Published by the students of the University of Illinois
Topic: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus)
Xmas number of The Art journal
Topic: Foster, Myles Birket, 1825-1899
Advertising matter included in paging
Topics: Japan -- Commerce -- Directories, Japan -- Politics and government -- Directories
Issued also as thesis (PH.D.) University of Pennsylvania
Topics: Palatines, Palatines in New York (State), Naval stores
28,140
28K
1970
1970
by
Assembly on the Kerner Report Revisited (1970 : Allerton House); Meranto, Philip J
texts
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178 p. 24 cm
Topics: United States. Kerner Commission, Riots -- United States, Urban poor -- United States, African...