This folder contains a curated history of the Ravinia Garden Club between the years of 1927 and 2003. It was compiled and edited by garden club members Marilyn Alaimo, Jeanne Voisin, Peggy Fucik, and Betty Haude. The loose packet included in this folder details the history of the club, going over its humble beginnings, what membership in the club entails, the members’ education, their philanthropic philosophies, the civic and community projects that they have undertaken throughout the years, their contributions to other sites, and flower shows. Additionally, it lists their charter members and those who have served as officers and chairmen since the club’s inception. This packet is assembled in a scrapbook-esque manner, and contains photographs relevant to each historical subsection.
This folder contains within it various documents regarding the civil projects that the Ravinia Garden Club either assisted or participated in during the years of 1939-2003, with the majority of the public works occurring in the earlier half of the 20th century. These documents include consultations with various Horticulturalists, letters to and from the Chicago Botanic Garden, quotes for supplies, work, and plants, committee, and annual reports on the club’s activities regarding their civic work, as well as surveys, maps, diagrams, outlines, and plans for the aforementioned works. Notable civic works included in this folder are the Ravine Project, the Botanical Collection of Flowering Crab Trees and various renovations in and to Jen Jensen Park, as well as renovations to the Ravinia Business District and the outlying neighborhoods.
Color and black/white still photographs from the 2003 season, including negatives, including performances, rehearsals, guests and audiences, and the orchestra. Some photographs are of the cast during celebration parties and meetings.
Scope and Contents note Files contains records relating to local Highland Park churches. Folder "a" contains photographs, negatives, First Commencement Program for Immaculate Conception School, and a booklet about the Trinity Episcopal Church. Folder "b" contains booklets from Immaculate Conception's Basic Directory and Mardi Gras' programs.
Scope and Contents note File contains pamphlets and bookets related to the Highland Park Community House. Materials include: a photograph of the community center, a pamphlet about the Highland Park Community Foundation (1995), a booklet about the Highland Park Community House (1997-1998), a program from the Annual Meeting of the Highland Park Community Foundation (2001), the Highland Pak Community Foundation Gift Guide, and the Highland Park Community House Program Guide (2002-2003).
Scope and Contents note File contains programs related to the Highland park Strings. Materials include: a program from the 1998-99 20th anniversary season, a program from the 1999-2000 season and a programfrom the 2002-2003 season.
Scope and Contents note File contains materials related to the HPHS Hall of Fame inductees from 2003. Materials include a program from the event, photographs and supporting materials for some of the inductees including Fred Fell who ran the Fell Company with his brothers.
