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.
File contains photographs of the Port Clinton Lighthouse and a story "Not Much to Tell" which tells of Owen Monahan, who was appointed as "Keeper of the Lighthouse." There is also a carbon copy of handwritten text about Owen Monahan as well as Port Clinton Data from the National Archives that notes important dates in its history from 1850-1900.
File contains materials related to Krenn and Dato including a promotional booklet entitled "Krenn & Dato's Highland Park Gardens : The Gem of the North Shore" and a map of Krenn and Dato's Highland Park Addition.
Correspondence regarding local sports accomplishments of Charles Frederick (Charlie) Ropiequet, Joel HIrsch and Bridget Venturi. Includes article, "Joel HIrsch : 1999 Inductee Illinois PGA Hall of Fame." Handwitten letter written by Jeanne Ropiquet to Fred Orkin, president of the Highland Park Historical Society, regarding the gymnastics achievements of her son, Frederick Charles (Charlie) Ropiequet, 1967-1974.
File contains material related to the history of Highland park. Materials include first person recollections of the history of Highland Park, an issue of the North Shore Review (August 5, 1927), photocopies of newspaper articles, Highland Park History Bibliography (1844-1978) compiled by Mark Mandle, newspaper articles, Early History of Highland Park text, and a Forecast of Population in the Region of Chicago (1928). 67-86-2 is "Information given to Raymond W. and Nellie P. Flinn in a talk with Mrs. Harry Booth (Rose Dennis booth) of Glencoe, Illinois...", includes observations on the Daggett family land and homes, Saint Mary's and Daggett cemeteries and 21 Mile House. "The Horse and buggy era/" by Anna Ringdahl describes the Moraine Stable and its services for hotels, schools and others. 1973.
