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Henry X Arenberg, papers

  • US IlHpHS 2012.11
  • Collection
  • 1923-1997

Henry X Arenberg's papers chiefly document his role in the civic life of Highland Park, Illinois. The bulk of this collection consists of event planning correspondence, committee participation records, and photographs of historic buildings and locations. It also contains a wide collection of newspaper clippings.

There are 6 series and 2 subseries the the collection. The first series is Oversized, which contains items that were too large to be placed in the other boxes, or awkwardly shaped items. The second series is General. It contains correspondence from committees and events that broadly interested Arenberg; including, but not exclusively, Highland Park or his photography. The third series is People, containing various people of Highland Park. The fourth series is Photographs, which contains general photographs not associated with a subseries, and then 2 subseries. The first subseries is Homes, which contains images of homes from around Highland Park. The second subseries is National Registry, which contains images of homes, monuments, and locations listed on or suggested to be listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places. The fifth series is Preservation, which contains information dealing with actions taken to preserve various locations, monuments, and buildings in Highland Park. The sixth and final series is Publications, which contains various books and articles that involved Henry Arenberg and were published either by himself of via the Highland Park Historical Society.

Arenberg, Henry X

Phelps residence : 1135 Linden (Highland Park, Ill.)

  • US IlHpHS 2012.15
  • Collection
  • 1922, n.d.

Original drawings of dwelling at 1135 Linden (1115 Linden, 1922-1952) in Highland Park, Illinois by architect John S Van Bergen. Photocopies of photographic images with descriptive notations.

Van Bergen, John S.

Finian's rainbow

  • US IlHpHS 2012.16
  • Item
  • 1954

Helen Gallahgher in "Finian's Rainbow" perfomed by the Music Theater opeated by the Northshore Community Opera Assoicaltion. Starring the resident company of the Music Theater (Highland Park, Illinois).

Music Theater (Highland Park, Ill.)

Kopp family collection

  • US IlHpHS 2012.18
  • Collection
  • Bulk, 1890-1920

This collection contains photographs of the Kopp family from the late 19th century and early half of the 20th century. Other family relatives include the Koller, Stipe, and Hart families. Also included in the collection is an annotated copy of Pioneer to Commuter, published in 1958.

Kopp family

Highland Park Bottling Company Bottle

  • US IlHpHS 2012.3
  • Item
  • ca. 1923-1929

Bottle from local bottling company.

Highland Park Beverage Company. Smith and Kropp. Highland Park, IL.

Metzel Family collection

  • US IlHpHS 2012.4
  • Collection
  • Bulk, 1960-1966

This collection documents the Metzel family from the Civil War era 1860s through the 1960s. Its contents include a family history, landscape architecture blueprints by celebrated landscape architect, O.C. Simonds, contracts, and images.

A.J. Metzel and his family moved to Highland Park, Illinois in 1912 and developed an elaborately landscaped estate. This collection holds hand-colored images or the estate. The family owned the Cutler Shoe Company in Chicago from 1885-1937. A.J.’s son, Truman became the sole owner of the company in 1929 when his father died. The collection includes a family history written by Truman Thwing Metzel that spans from ca.1860-1960.

Metzel Family

Grace Mary Stern Collection

  • US IlHpHS 2012.5
  • Collection
  • ca. 1968-1982

This file contains correspondence, clippings, campaign publications and a button.

Stern, Grace Mary

Highland Park Athletic Club postcard

  • US IlHpHS 2012.6.1
  • Item
  • ca. 1914-1917

Postcard to Esther Nipp(?) at Willard Hall from John [Gallahger], Peter, Joe et al.
"Esty, -- We miss you. Come back for the game Saturday. Boo Rah Rah."

s.n.

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