- US IHigp 1996.5-0345
- Item
- 1918-01-03
Photograph (of image?) taken at Chicago Historical Society by Smith "old [Gustavus] Pape house showing approach of erosion by river.
Smith, Jesse Lowe, Superintendent of Schools, Highland Park, Illinois
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Photograph (of image?) taken at Chicago Historical Society by Smith "old [Gustavus] Pape house showing approach of erosion by river.
Smith, Jesse Lowe, Superintendent of Schools, Highland Park, Illinois
Part of Gieser Family Papers
This Fire Chief Medallion belonged to Adolph Gieser. It was awarded to him by the International Association of Fire Engineers during their 39th annual convention between the dates of September 19th-22nd, 1911. The metal casting is a bronze colored, and the attached faded and frayed ribbon is red.
Part of Gieser Family Papers
DVD-ROM that is titled “The Gardener’s Daughter, and is dated April 10th, 2000. On the disc under the title written in a fine point black sharpie is the name of the honored individual in question, Elise Weisenber [sic] Gieser. This artifact is houses in it’s original plastic case, and there appear to be minimal amount of scratches on the backside of the disc. Although there are 6 files timestamped as being created on December 31st, 1999 on the disc, only the last one is playable and contains an hour-long interview of Elise about her life and relation to the Bonita Vista Estate (now known as North Suburban Synagogue Beth El) that her father was responsible for. This video was created in tandem with her 90th birthday celebration.
Highland Park, Illinois (Prior to 1910)
Hand-drawn map with a key to 60 local businesses and a note "To Mr. Lundgren's knowledge, the oldest continuing business in Highland Park is the Earl W. Gsell & Co. It was first known in 1872 as Kurkee & Cummings ; later Cummings ; and then Earl W. Gsell. In 1923, a partnership was formed with Earl W. Gsell and Oscar L. Lundgren, retaining the Earl W. Gsell name. After Mr. Gsell's demise, the business continued in the same with Oscar L. Lundgren sole owner. The three stores were sold to Caesar A. Garibaldi in 1974 who continues the business in the same name. The business is now 107 years old. Prepared by Oscar L. Lundgren (signed), July 1979.
Lundgren, Oscar L.
Inger Boye : A Tribute to Inger Boye children's librarian 1935-1964
Part of Subject Guide to Local History Files in the Jesse Lowe Smith Historical Room
Scrapbook documenting Boye's work as youth services librarian, her poetry and the Inger Boye room, 1992-2001. There is a one page biography.
Part of Ravinia Garden Club records
Scrapbook with award certificates given to the club and photographs of club activities.
Part of Ravinia Garden Club records
Binder with applications for civic and community projects, club programs, flower shows, garden therapy, and publications. Many of the applications are accompanied by photographs and news clippings of the project.
Part of Ravinia Garden Club records
Binder with press clippings and photographs relating to the club and its members
Part of Ravinia Garden Club records
Binder with press clippings and photographs relating to the club and its members
Part of Subject Guide to Local History Files in the Jesse Lowe Smith Historical Room
Brochure for open house celebrating the grand opening of the new home of The Highland Park Savings and Loan Association, 1811 St. Johns Ave.