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This collection regards the Gieser family, their descendants, and extended relatives from the turn of the 19th century to the present day in Highland Park. This collection pertains to the members of this family, as well as those who would eventually marry into the family, specifically Elise Weisenberger who married William Gieser. The collection contains a significant number of photographs and albums, Deerfield yearbooks, and other artifacts such as Adolph Gieser's fire chief medallion, and a DVD containing an interview with Elise Weisenberger Gieser about her family and her life on the Bonita Vista estate as the daughter of the gardener.

The collection contains information about Michael Zaidman, a Highland Park resident, and Highland Park events, and organizations such as the B’nai Torah Congregation, from 1972-1995. The materials in the collection are Highland Park Mail Advertiser newspaper issues, a scrapbook, yearbooks, pamphlets, Highland Park High School publications, the congregation records, a class picture, certificates, and a flyer.

Unpublished copy of Edward L. Koven's book The North Line - An Anecdotal History of the Chicago & North Western Railroad North Line's Role in the Development of Suburban Communities North of Chicago, 2004.

8mm film of Bruce (age 7) and Hugh (age 3) Spencer 736 Princeton Ave., 4th of July Parade 1938, Bruce and Hugh at Lake Michigan beach. 2 color slides of Highland Park Train Station around 1959.

Blueprints, architectural plans and specifications for 1033 S. Hamlin Avenue, Park Ridge, IL. The home was designed by architect John S. Van Bergen.

Scope and Contents note This file contains records relating to the Ravinia School Fieldhouse in Highland Park, Illinois. The files contain memos, financial statements, correspondance, and payment certificates.