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Ledger with membership lists.

Map shows the Highland park Woodlands: the area between Western and Priscilla (east-west) and Euclid and Burchell (north-south). There are drawings of proposed houses in the area as well as restrictions on the lots. The map was drawn by M.B. Schaeffer, June 20, 1936.

Gold bravery medal awarded to Fred K Perryman by the residents of Highland Park, the rescue on Lake Michigan of several boys. The medal is housed in a purple jewel box.

The collection as 7 series, and 8 subseries within the collection. The series were organized by storage practice.

The first series, records and papers, contains all the printed and manuscript material. It contains, pamphlets, calendars, play bills, and mailing information. The series also has two sub-series, Objects and Photographs. Objects, contains a key-chain, while Photographs, contains photographs of various subject. The series is approximately .5 linear feet, and ranges in dates from 1986-2009.

The second series, Oversize Images (20x16"), contains mounted images that are around 20x16 inches in size. The entire series are images (both in color and in black and white) of actors performing in various plays and is broken up into 4 subseries. Photographs, Set Rendering, Wood Mounted, Metal Framed. The series is approximately 1.5 linear feet, and ranges in dates from 1993-1999.

The third series, Oversize Images (25x19"), contains foam-core posters with biographical information and a poster of performers that are around 25x19 inches in size. The series is broken into two sub-series, Mounted Posters and Posters. The series is approximately .2 linear feet, and ranges in dates from 2007-2009.

The fourth series, Semi-oversize Images (11x14"), contains mounted images that are around 11x14 inches in size. The entire series are images (both in color and in black and white) of actors performing in various plays. The series is approximately 1 linear foot, and ranges in dates from 1994-1995.

The fifth series, Donor Plaques, contains two plaques with the list of donors to the Apple Tree Theatre. Both plaques are 15x12 inches in size and are wood with metal plates. The series is approximately .1 linear foot, and ranges in dates from 1989-1997.

The sixth series, Upright Storage, contains a single framed image that is 40.5x30.5 inches in size. The series is approximately .05 linear feet, and is dated 1993.

The seventh series, Rolled Storage, contains over-sized posters that are 50x36 inches in size. The series is approximately .5 linear feet, and ranges in dates from 1998-2003.

Baird and Warner Inc. Addition to Deere Park Sub. being a subdivision of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 and the Southwest Fraction 1/4 of Section 31 Township 43 North Range 13 East of the 3rd P.M. Also Lots 13 and 14 in Hill and Stones ravine View Subdivision in the said Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 T.43N. R.13E of 3rd P.M. in the city of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois. The map shows the area from west to east, Ravinia Court to Lake Michigan and north to south Deere Park Sub. to Sheridan Rd. Approved and accepted by the council of the city of Highland Park, this 29th day of January, A.D. 1926 signed by Samuel M. Hastings, Mayor.

Native American prima ballerina Maria Tallchief Barbie doll dressed in Firebird ballet costume in box. 33 cm.
From the back of the box: " Barbie DOLL INSPIRING WOMEN MARIA TALLCHIEF PRIMA BALLERINA. VERY OFTEN YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, BUT YOU DON'T KNOW IT."
MARIA TALLCHIEF BECAME THE FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN WOMAN TO RISE THROUGH THE RANKS AND BECOME PRIMA BALLERINA WITH THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET. HER JOURNEY BEGAN IN FAIRFAX, OKLAHOMA WHERE SHE GREW UP ON THE OSAGE NATION RESERVATION. RECOGNIZING HER EARLY TALENTS AND GIFTS AS A DANCER, HER PARENTS RELOCATED TO LOS ANGELES IN HOPES OF PROVIDING MARIA AND HER SISTER MARJORIE WITH ADVANCED BALLET TRAINING. AT 17, MARIA MOVED TO NEW YORK CITY TO PURSUE HER DREAM OF DANCING PROFESSIONALLY. DESPITE SUGGESTIONS TO CHANGE HER NAME, MARIA REFUSED; INSTEAD, SHE MADE "TALL CHIEF" ONE WORD AND PROUDLY KEPT HER LAST NAME THROUGHOUT HER CAREER.

EARLY IN HER CAREER, MARIA WAS SELECTED TO JOIN THE CORPS DE BALLET WITH THE FAMED BALLET RUSSE DE MONTE CARLO, WHERE SHE MET AND LATER MARRIED CHOREOGRAPHER GEORGE BALANCHINE. GEORGE COFOUNDED THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET WHERE HE CHOREOGRAPHED THE SIGNATURE ROLE IN THE FIREBIRD FOR HIS MUSE, MARIA; HER PERFORMANCE ESTABLISHED MARIA HELPED REIGNITE MARIA AS A PRIMA BALLERINA. INTEREST IN AMERICAN BALLET IN HER ROLE AS THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY IN THE NUTCRACKER.

AMONG HER ILLUSTRIOUS CREDITS ARE BEING THE FIRST AMERICAN TO DANCE WITH THE PARIS OPERA BALLET AND MOSCOW'S BOLSHOI THEATER. SHE PERFORMED AT THE LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO, AND AFTER RETIREMENT WAS APPOINTED BALLET DIRECTOR AT LYRIC WHERE SHE TAUGHT THE BALANCHINE TECHNIQUE. IN 1974, SHE AND HER SISTER FOUNDED THE CHICAGO CITY BALLET, A BALLET SCHOOL AND DANCE COMPANY, WHICH BECAME THE RESIDENT BALLET COMPANY FOR LYRIC. THROUGHOUT HER CAREER, MARIA BROKE THROUGH BARRIERS AS A NATIVE AMERICAN BALLERINA. SHE IS AN INDUCTEE IN THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME, ONE OF THE FIRST INDUCTEES IN THE NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HALL OF FAME AND WAS AWARDED THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS. SHE IS FEATURED IN THE US AMERICAN WOMEN QUARTERS PROGRAM AND APPEARS ON A COIN BEARING HER LIKENESS AND OSAGE NAME ([symbols]) WHICH MEANS "TWO STANDARDS." MARIA TALLCHIEF'S LIFETIME DEDICATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO BALLET CONTINUE TO INSPIRE AND IMPACT THE DANCE WORLD.

The Highland Park Army and Navy Center opened it doors to young men from Fort Sheridan and the Great Lakes Naval Station July 4, 1917. Located at 380 Central Ave in Highland Park, Illinois, an average of 2000 young men visited the Center weekly. This the story by the founders of this community center for military members away from home.

Scrapbook documenting the renovation of the Ravinia Train Station contains color photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings and engineering reports. Compiled by Jeff Stern for the Ravinia Neighorbors Association. Items in the scrapbook date from 1980 to 1993 with the bulk of the items dating from 1981 to 1989.

"Souvenir" to give a "glimpse" of daily life at the home. Includes annual financial report and images.

Jewel worn by the high priest , Albert Marshall, of Royal Arch Masons (Yorkrite), colored stones Black jewelers case for above, ""S. Levin Jeweler, Highland Park ILL."" Engraving on verso reads "Presented by Highland Park Chapter No. 226 R.A.M. Dec. 16"