Documenting C-SPAN: The First Four Decades (1979-2015)

Items

• Continental Inn sign, Galesburg, Illinois

  A sign for the Continental Inn reads "Welcome C SPAN J&R Travelers Best Wishes Fiore..." This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Brian Lamb and person, Galesburg, Illinois

  Brian Lamb poses with a person outdoors near a street. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Lincoln-Douglas Debates Staff member on phone, Galesburg, Illinois

  A member of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates staff seated at a school desk talks on the telephone. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Nick Earl impersonating Carl Sandburg, Galesburg, Illinois

  Nick Earl impersonating Carl Sandburg--Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Lincoln biographer, and author--while people are gathered for breakfast at the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, and Bobbsie Ross, Galesburg, Illinois

  (L to R) Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, and Bobbsie Ross sit on a long bench beneath some black-and-white photographs. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, and Bobbsie Ross, Galesburg, Illinois

  (L to R) Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, and Bobbsie Ross sit on a long bench beneath some black-and-white photographs. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Brian Lamb, Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, and Bobbsie Ross, Galesburg, Illinois

  Brian Lamb poses with Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, and Bobbsie Ross. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Brian Lamb, Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, and Bobbsie Ross, Galesburg, Illinois

  Brian Lamb poses with Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, and Bobbsie Ross. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, Bobbsie Ross, and person, Galesburg, Illinois

  Mem Constidine, Eileen O'Gara, and Bobbsie Ross sit and speak with a person. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People gathered in circle, Galesburg, Illinois

  A group of people stand in a circle, some sitting on the floor, others seated on chairs, and others standing. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People wearing rain gear, Galesburg, Illinois

  Two people wearing rain gear stand in a hallway with umbrellas. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People in reception area, Galesburg, Illinois

  One person stands in a small reception area while another sits nearby on a couch. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Glennette Tilley Turner and person, Galesburg, Illinois

  Glennette Tilley Turner (right) sits with another person on a couch in a reception area. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Brian Lamb and Phil Shragal, Galesburg, Illinois

  Brian Lamb and Phil Shragal shake hands wihle posing for a photo by the C-SPAN Bus. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Brian Lamb and person, Galesburg, Illinois

  Brian Lamb poses with a person wearing a black jacket and hat which reads "Looney" and has a patch of Tweety Bird on it. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Brian Lamb and person, Galesburg, Illinois

  Brian Lamb and a person in a hat and a long black jacket pose for a photo together outdoors. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People in period clothing, Galesburg, Illinois

  Two people in 19th-century period costumes pose together outdoors. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Speech on Knox College campus, Galesburg, Illinois

  A person in 19th-century period costume speaks from a podium with red, white, and blue decorations, in front of a brick building with a banner that reads "Knox College for Lincoln." This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Brian Lamb and child by C-SPAN School Bus, Galesburg, Illinois

  Brian Lamb stands with a young child outside the C-SPAN Bus. The text on the photo is unclear but may read "Cris Gualberto, Galesburg, Oct 8, 1994." This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Brian Lamb with reporter, Galesburg, Illinois

  Brian Lamb speaks with a Peoria reporter outdoors. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People on Knox College campus, Galesburg, Illinois

  A view across the campus to large group of people standing outside a brick building bearing a banner which reads "Knox College for Lincoln." This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Brian Lamb with child, Galesburg, Illinois

  Brian Lamb poses for a picture with a young child. The C-SPAN School Bus is parked in the background. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People on Knox College campus, Galesburg, Illinois

  People mingle outside a brick building bearing a banner, which reads "Knox College for Lincoln." This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People around C-SPAN School Bus, Galesburg, Illinois

  A large group of people, including some in 19th-century period costume, stand around the C-SPAN Bus. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People around C-SPAN School Bus, Galesburg, Illinois

  A large group of people, including some in 19th-century period costume, stand around the C-SPAN Bus. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Knox College campus, Galesburg, Illinois

  A picture of campus grounds with a brick building bearing a banner which reads "Knox College for Lincoln." This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Abraham Lincoln impersonator, Galesburg, Illinois

  A person in a 19th-century period costume meant to resemble Abraham Lincoln poses outdoors. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People in period clothing, Galesburg, Illinois

  A person wearing 19th-century period costume stands in the foreground, while a group of people in 19th-century period costume converse behind him. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• Glennette Tilley Turner and others outdoors, Galesburg, Illinois

  Four people, including Glennette Tilley Turner (far left) speak while standing outdoors in a large park. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.
• People in rain gear, Galesburg, Illinois

  Three people wearing rain gear pose in the middle of a brick road. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Galesburg, Illinois.