Four people dressed in 19th-century period costume stand outdoors around a Civil War-era cannon. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Jonesboro, Illinois.
A quartet of people dressed in 19th-century period costume play violins, a guitar, and a banjo atop a wooden platform adorned in star and stripe banners. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Jonesboro, Illinois.
A young blonde child wearing a bonnet looks over the back of a wooden bench. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Jonesboro, Illinois.
The back of a large banner which reads "The Peoples Choice, Welcome to Jonesboro" hands on wooden posts over a log fence. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Jonesboro, Illinois.
A group of people stand in a gravel lot near two horse-drawn surreys with 19th-century period-dressed people seated within. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Jonesboro, Illinois.
Two people, one in 19th-century period costume, the other in jean overalls, shirt, kerchief, and hat, stand near a tree. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Jonesboro, Illinois.
The stage for the Lincoln-Douglas debates re-enactment in Charleston, Illinois. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Charleston, Illinois.
Three people--B.F. McClerren, dressed as Abraham Lincoln, Russel Brazzel dressed as Stephen Douglas, and one in a contemporary suit--pose together outdoors. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Charleston, Illinois.
B.F. McClerren (dressed as Abraham Lincoln) and Russel Brazzel (dressed as Stephen Douglas), pose together with Dan Connell, Mayor of Charleston, and his wife Sally.
Two people in 19th-century period costume stand in front of the C-SPAN School Bus with their backs to the camera. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Charleston, Illinois.
A large tombstone behind an iron fence and wooden post that says "Ann Rutledge" at the Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg, Illinois. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Charleston, Illinois.
A stone tombstone sitting on snow-covered ground which reads "But of me, unworthy and unknown the virbations of deathless music; 'with malice toward none, with charity for all.' But of me, forgiveness of millions toward millions, and the beneficent face of a nation shining with justice and truth. I am Ann Rutledge who sleep beneath these weeds. Beloved of Abraham Lincoln, wedded to him, not through union, but through separation. Bloom forever, O republic, from the dust of my bosom! January 7th, 1813-August 25th, 1835."
A person stands near a storefront window with signs that say "Lincoln-Douglas Debate September 18, 1994, Charleston. This photograph was taken as part of filming C-SPAN's Lincoln-Douglas Debates series in Charleston, Illinois.
A screen shows departure times for Amtrak trains. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
A person arranges her bags and luggage in a platform while another person looks on. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
People carry luggage as they walk through a train station. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
A person holding a coat shakes hands with a person holding a garment bag as a few other people look on in a train station. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
Three elderly people walk through a train station near monitors showing train times. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
A group of people, some with luggage, stand outside the entrance to Amtrak Lounge G. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
Several people holding luggage wait in line to board a train. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
Several people holding luggage wait in line to board a train. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
A few people stand outside a train near a filled luggage cart. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
A group of people load luggage from a luggage cart onto a train and board. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
Susan Swain and others load luggage onto a train. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
A few people with luggage wait to board a train. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
An elderly person along with some other adults and children wait to board a train. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
A person holding several garment bags poses while waiting to board a train. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
A glass bowl of chocolate malt balls on a countertop with a note that reads "Welcome Aboard & Have a (malt) Ball from the Conductors." This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
Brian Lamb speaks with Mayor Fred Kimble and a child outside a train. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.
Brian Lamb stands next to Mayor Fred Kimble outside a train. This photograph was taken while the C-SPAN crew was en route from Chicago, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois while filming the Lincoln-Douglas Debates series.