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8.2 "Calumet" manuscript written by Mark Braun

Scope and Contents note File contains the manuscript of the article "Calumet" written by Mark Braun. Supporting materials are included such as a newspaper article correspondance regarding the Lady Elgin, correspondance from the Department of the Army regarding a notice of a public hearing, correspondance from the U.S. House of representatives regarding the construction of a breakwater in Highland Park, and correspondance from the Dept. of Treasury regarding the establishment of a Coast Guard Station in Highland Park.

9.6 Notes on the History of Highland Park

File contains eight copies of the book: "Notes on the History of Highland Park" (1920). The book was compiled and collected by Eva Egan Truax. Published by the North Shore Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

2.39 Joliet/Marquette Re-Enactment

Scope and Contents note File contains material related to the tri-centennial re-enactment of the Joliet Marquette discovery of Illinois Country. File includes: postcards, a program of the event, created by the Illinois Paddling Council, nwspaper articles, an invitation to attend the Salute to the Marquette-Joliet Exploration, press release from the city of Highland Park, correspondance, list of participants in the expedition, photographs, expedition itinerary, momorada, list of items needed by Lasalle, and a community handbook.

2.57 Soap Box Derby

File contains materials relating to the Soap Box Derby in 1969. Material includes: list of entrants, official rule book, press releases, newspaper clippings, photographs and paper hats.

1.2 Individuals

File contains photographs and negatives of people and places around Highland Park.

8.5 Highland Park Landmark Preservation Commission

File contains materials related to the Highland Park Landmark Preservation Commission including bylaws, preliminary application for grant-in-aid, newspaper articles, historic preservation ordinance, newsbrief, landmark preservation program, and a booklet on Highland Park historic preservation education.

Ephemera

File contains three separate items: a photo of women holding signs: "Do you want a bomb in your backyard? Not here! No anti-ballistic missile system not anywhere!"; an article from "Your High School Report, "Someone you should know: Josephine Gherardini Keeping students safe for 30 years"; and the article "George F. Goldman, 84, helped build Highlands" from the Pioneer Press.

2.40 Library

Scope and Contents note File contains materials related to the Highland Park Public Library. Materials include: photo negatives, matted photograph, photographs (with negatives), newspaper articles, news bulletin "Laurels" (1968-1978), renovation and expansion program 1973/1975, and "Laurels" (1987).

8.6 Highland Park Local Elections

File contains materials related to local election held in Highland park from 1968-1975. Materials include bumper stickers, County Board Issues newsletter, mail advertisements, pamphlets, Voters Information Guide, voter tallies by precinct, and correspondence.

1.1 Individuals

  • US IlHpHS Topi.Fil-1.6
  • File
  • 1870s - 1900s, 1960s
  • Part of Topical Files

File contains various photographs and negatives of various people. Some of the photographs are identified. Some notable identified photographs include: Miriam H. Fraw (?) taken October 28, 1879, Mayor Samuel Hastings, George T. Coonley, Highland Park Fire Chief (negatives), Milly Julian, Mrs. Wiegand, Mayor William Dooley, Witty's Ice Cream Store, Henry E. Coonley, John J. Coonley, Harry Lane and Cal Baver, Mrs. Karl A. Mayer, Emil Wiberg, Mayor Ronan, sketch of Alfred T. Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pick Jr.

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