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Brown, red, blue, and green quilt with a solid black and blue checkered backing contains the following names imprinted on the top side: H. Ashley, Alina Hewitt, Mr. John P. Hirtle, Elma J. Hewitt, and Franciene N. Hill. 192 x 130 cm. Faded.
Orchis spectabilis : Ravine Drive
Orchis spectabilis, Showy Orchids, along Ravine Drive.
Part of Artifacts collection
Framed watercolor painting features early 20th century Highland Park looking East at the SE corner of St. Johns and Central Ave. from railroad tracks as envisioned by artist. Partially legible typed notes on back indicate that the painting was a gift to Gilbert J. Baruff, outgoing president of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce in 196?; and, that he returned it to the Chamber of Commerce on behalf of himself and Courtney Insurance Services. 57 x 70 cm.
Shirley, Ross
Old cotton wood in Ravine Drive : Winter
Neg. no. 78 : Class of February 1930
A black and white photograph taken of the Class of February 1930.
Neg. no. 41 : Class of June 1926
A black and white photograph taken of the class of 1926.
Part of Artifacts collection
Panoramic photograph of Northwest Military Institute cadets. 74 x 23 cm.
Wiseman, S
Part of Artifacts collection
This item consists of one red, white, and blue patterned quilt created and donated by Elizabeth Cumming Will in 2003, using fabrics styled after patterns from 1840-1865 for display at Francis Stupey Cabin. 210 x 150 cm. Minor tears repaired by creator 2018.11.
Will, Elizabeth Cumming
Part of Log structures
Verso reads Lamb's in section 16 West of Highwood north fo C & N track way off from the main road."
Chamberlin's daily agendas document his life, family and activities. Various clippings, programs and other ephemera are inserted in the volumes. Highland Park (Illinois) subjects and organizations documented include Trinity Episcopal Church (Highland Park, Ill.), the Flute and Fiddle Club, North Shore Chamber Orchestra, schools and school districts, and the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce. Other organizations and events include the inauguration of Illinois Governor James R. Thompson, the American Bicentennial, and the Chicago Bar Association. There are also 2 monthly calendars, 1978-1979.
The diary in the first year of the series begins, "still unemployed."
Chamberlin diary's also documented the weather, deaths in his personal life, as well as what he ate everyday.
Chamberlin, John Byrne