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History of the Girl Scouts in Highland Park

  • US IlHpHS hist.gir
  • Collection
  • Bulk, 1914-1970

Manuscripts describing creation of first Illinois Girl Scouts Troop, 1995 color print of troop at museum, empty envelope [1940s uniform], clippings from Highland Park Girl Scouts. Also includes black and white print of Girl Scouts with truck "Moraine Girl Scout Council , Inc. Camp Kiawassa. Woodstock, ILL., March 1951 or March 1968.

Evans, Elizabeth Doty

Highland Park scenes

  • US IlHpHS high.sce
  • Collection
  • ca. 1967-1974

This collection is comprised of photographic slides taken in Highland Park and the surrounding area from February 1959 through November 1981. The images document: holiday related town events such as the 4th of July parade, main avenues of transportation, and significant landmarks such as the Stupey Cabin, the Elisha Grey House, local schools and the Highland Park Historical Society.

Arenberg, Henry X

Highland Park Railroad Collection

  • US IlHpHS high.rai
  • Collection
  • ca. 1870-2000

The Highland Park Rail Road collection chiefly contains graphic materials to the history of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad (CNWRR) and the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad (CNSMRR or CNSRR), especially in Highland Park, Illinois and neighboring depots. Ephemera found in the collection includes correspondence, train schedules, tickets, dining car menus, advertisements, maps, stock certificates, periodical clippings, reproduction station blueprints and photographic materials; including glass slide negatives. The bulk of the collection dates from from the late 19th to the early 20th century. However, the dates span circa 1850 into the 21st century.

The Highland Park Historical Society created this artificial collection from diverse donors, including Arthur Durbin, the Highland Park News, Harold G. Mason (President CNSMRR) and other railway agents.

Highland Park Historical Society

Highland Park Kodachrome Slide Collection

  • US IlHpHS high.kod
  • Collection
  • Bulk, 1967-1972

Likely created by Henry X Arenberg, this collection of Kodachrome slides documents local landmarks and civic life in Highland Park and Highwood, Illinois during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Many slides show Highland Park's downtown shopping and business district, Central Avenue, and document the area's changing landscape including the construction of medians and businesses. The slides contain images of houses, businesses, the annual July 4th parade, municipal buildings, the relocation of Highland Park Historical Society's Stupey Cabin and fire and police personnel. This collection also documents recreational activities such as camping and participation in Girl Scouts.

Arenberg, Henry X

Highland Park : the first hundred years : research responses

  • US IlHpHS high.fir
  • Collection
  • 1966-1969

This collection holds the clippings and other family or biographical information received by the Highland Park Historical Society in response to a questionnaire sent to families who lived in Highland Park, Illinois prior to 1940. Files are arranged alphabetically by last name.

This Highland Park centenary project culminated in the publication of "Highland Park : The First hundred years." The research and writing team included Anna Rigndahl, Lillian Tucker, Ruth Rose, Pat Heyman, Judi Nickol, James Wahlman, Chester Jones, and Marjorie Clavey.

Highland Park Historical Society

Highland Park Day Parade : real photo postcards

  • US IlHpHS high.day
  • Collection
  • Bulk, 1900-1915

This (artificial) collection contains postcard images of the Highland Park Day Parade. Images show scenes of the parade including group participants and floats. Includes some duplicates.

Highland Park Historical Society

Highland Park beach event [presentation]

  • US IlHpHS high.bea
  • Collection
  • circa 1915-1916

This collection consists of 32 black and white glass lantern slides that appeared to have been shown as a presentation at a party in Highland Park, Illinois. One slide serves to introduce the presentation 18 slides depict an unidentified beach event. The remaining 13 slides feature people and landscapes, including Highland Park, Illinois ravines; Lake Michigan; local farms; and other (sine loco) scenes.

Brand family

Herman family collection

  • US IlHpHS herm.fam
  • Collection
  • 1922-1927

The Herman family collection contains a 1922 map of Highland Park, ephemera and Sparks, a newsletter published by the Elm Place School in Highland Park.

Herman, Midge Murray

Hart family collection

  • US IlHpHS hart.fam
  • Collection
  • 1923-1987

The Hart family collection contains 9 architectural house drawings of the James M. Hart house, located at 282 Linden Park Place, Highland Park IL. This house was designed by Milton Schwartz. The dates of the drawings range from the mid 1950s to the mid 1970s. These drawings reflect the additions and improvements the Harts made on the property. The collection also contains a box of photographs and documents for the Hart family.

Hart family

Golden Circle Collection

  • US IlHpHS gold.cir
  • Collection
  • 1950-1969

The Golden Circle Collection holds minutes and other records, clippings, membership books, and correspondence.

Golden Circle Senior Center. Highland Park, Ill.

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