The Individual File is comprised of resources documenting individuals and families of prominence who were born, lived or worked in Highland Park, Illinois. The collection is made up of 2.5 linear feet of periodical clippings; biographies and personal narratives; correspondence; photographs; ephemera; and legal records; dating from 1872 to 2002. This is an artificial collection that is arranged alphabetically by family name.
This artificial collection, which appears to have been created by the Highland Park Historical Society, contains files related to the Fort Sheridan army base (active from 1887-1993) located in Fort Sheridan, Illinois. The files contain records regarding the history of Fort Sheridan, ceremonies and events held there, its redevelopment, visitor's guides and photographs documenting its history. It is arranged by topic.
This artificial collection created by the Society consists of 31 oversize, chiefly mounted, maps. Many of the mountings have maps on both sides. Maps are of Highland Park, Illinois. There are several maps of the state of Illinois. An inventory file entitled "Map Collection" contains images of several of the maps. An asterisk in the inventory indicates items in this collection.
There are five series in this collection: Minutes and Dues, Yearbooks, Scrapbooks, Topical files, and Artifacts. The Minutes document meetings with handwritten minutes and subscription information from the Club’s inception until 1956 and dues, 1902-1957. A sub-series contains the minutes from the Highland Park Woman’s Club Garden Club, 1935-1967. This series is one foot located in Box 1. The Highland Park Woman’s Club Yearbooks, 1902-1970, contain membership data for the Club and its Junior Auxiliary and information regarding events and achievements from previous years. This series is two feet, located in Boxes 2-3. The Chronological Scrapbooks documents the Club’s activities through clippings, yearbooks and other memorabilia. This series is twelve cubic feet, located in boxes 4-16. The topical file is arranged chronologically and by subject. Of special interest are folders documenting the history of the Club, created by Club members, newsletters (very incomplete), and files documenting two key court cases; one regarding the disposition of the clubhouse and the other property tax exempt status. Also housed within this series are several rare issues of the Illinois Clubwoman periodical. The Series is two linear feet, Boxes 17-18. Artifacts include a plaque and logo and other brand stamps. The artifacts are located in Artifact Drawer 1.
This artificial collection, created by the Highland Park Historical Society, contains records relating to the Ravinia Park in Highland Park, IL. The collection contains records relating to Ravinia's history, construction, opening and annual festival. The collection also contains photographs of the park as well as newsletters that contain articles about the park. The dates of the materials range from the early 20th century to the early 21st century; the bulk of the material dates from the 20th century.
The collection consists of video productions that document the activity of the Highland Park Senior TV Production Team from 1989-1999. It contains oral histories of Highland Park seniors as interviewed by senior producers. The personal narratives include eyewitness accounts of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Highland Park Senior Center, cultural activities in Highland Park, and Highland Park neighborhoods.
There are four series in this collection: The Way It Was, Songs You Can See, Highland Park Senior Center, and Know Your Neighbors. Original numbers and order have been retained.
This collection contains items used for and in political campaigns. There are buttons, flyers, mailings, handouts, bumper stickers, pamphlets, and even letters written to or from the person running for office. These items have been organized into 10 series. These series describe specific political offices, a group that requires citizens to be voted into (such as city council and city board), and a general file containing items used to understand politics. The various peoples associated with these groups and there names can be found within each folder and in the finding aid.
Digital objects of log cabins photographed around the turn of the 19th-20th century, possibly as part of a project for the North Shore Daughters of the American Revolution. Digitized by Joe Piersen.
