Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park Local History Collection

Descriptive Summary

Level of Description: Item Repository: Evergreen Park Public Library, Reference Department Identifier: TO5 Title: Evergreen Park Local History Collection Dates of Material: 1917-2001 Extent: 7 boxes, 89 folders Creator: Members of the Evergreen Park Public Library staff Abstract: The Evergreen Park local history collection contains publications and newspaper sections celebrating the village‘s various anniversaries and various formats and items documenting Evergreen Park‘s prominent people and places. The collection also contains information on local communities, especially landmarks and Oak Lawn Formats: Publications, pamphlets, newspaper sections, newspaper clippings, surveys, financial reports, cassette recordings, video home system (VHS) recordings. Scope and Content: This collection includes items related to Evergreen Park and its surrounding communities. Its strength lays in the amount of historical information pertaining to the settlement and growth of Evergreen Park as well as prominent Chicago buildings and landmarks. The collection primarily consists of many publications and newspaper sections celebrating Evergreen Park‘s 75th and 100th anniversaries. Also included are numerous community guides that provide general and specific community information about Evergreen Park and its local communities. The majority of the newspaper sections are from the Evergreen Park Courier and the community awareness sections from the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times.

Also contained in this collection are items about prominent people and places in Evergreen Park, such as items from former E.P. mayor, Anthony Vacco, retirement party including a VHS tribute, a cassette recording of an interview with the matriarch of the E.P. Library, Aimee Martin, the Little Company of Mary Hospital, Most Holy Redeemer Church, the Christian Reformed Church, and numerous newspaper clippings documenting the accomplishments of Evergreen Park residents.

Historical Note: On December 20th, 1893, Evergreen Park was incorporated as a village in . Forty people out of fifty-one voted in a referendum to ensure Evergreen independence rather than become annexed into the booming metropolis, Chicago. The early founders of Evergreen Park chose the name because of the numerous pine trees in the park at 97th and Homan. They had hoped to replicate the Arch of Triumph in Paris with the park as the village‘s center. The growth of the new village was largely due to

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the land boom and entrepreneurial interest in Chicago during the 1830‘s. By 1875 early settlers had created the area‘s first school (95th and Spaulding) and the dirt intersection of 95th and Kedzie became the hub of the fledgling area.

Since its inception, the village paralleled the experience of the nation as it sent 10 men to World War I, encountered organized crime during the Prohibition era, struggled through the Great Depression while benefitting from many of the New Deal programs, and patriotically supported the war effort during World War II. Following World War II, Evergreen‘s population nearly doubled from a little less than 5,000 inhabitants to more than 10,000 in 1950. With this population boom came improvements to water and sanitation conditions in order to provide a habitable environment suitable for a larger population. By 1967 the ―Village of Churches,‖ a nickname given to Evergreen because of its abundant number of churches, had grown to 26,280 residents.

The 1970‘s brought a time of crisis and despair. Evergreen Park suffered the loss of eight residents during the Vietnam War and an oil embargo skyrocketed gas prices to a then unheard of dollar per gallon. During the 1980‘s, Evergreen experienced a decline of population to roughly 22,260 people. The population continued to decline during the 1990‘s to around 20,000 where it currently resides. Today, the Village of Evergreen Park boasts a renovated municipality building, police station, library, and many new commercial establishments. Despite the change, the village still maintains 95th and Kedzie as its central hub just as it did during its inception in 1893.

Bibliography: Leeder, William and Stephanie. The Village of Evergreen Park 75th Anniversary Album 1893-1968. (Located in group ―Evergreen Park History‖, under series ―Publications‖) This book provides a very detailed account of the growth of Evergreen up to 1967. It is also an excellent source for genealogical and historical building research with names of the first settlers, first businesses, important landmarks, and village officials. Cherishing our Past, Nurturing our Future: Evergreen Park, Illinois 1893-1993. (Located in group ―Evergreen Park History‖, under series ―Publications‖) Presents historic information on Evergreen Park from 1967 to 1993 and provides information on establishments and churches.

Arrangement and Access

Arrangement: The collection has been divided into two main groups: Evergreen Park History and Local Community History. The Evergreen Park History group consists of three series: Publications, People, and Places. The Publication series has been further divided into multiple sub-series: Anniversary Editions (contains any publication commemorating a anniversary of Evergreen Park); Community Guides; Financial Reports; League of

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Women Voters; Magazines/Newsletters; Maps/Street Guides; Surveys/Questionnaires; and Miscellaneous. Both the People and Places series have been arranged so that each individual person or place is a sub-series.

The Local Community History group has been divided into multiple series: Chicago, Illinois, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Palos Heights, and Worth Township. Any item relating to one of the above local communities is arranged under that series name.

Documents are arranged alphabetically according to title unless otherwise stated within the finding aid. Bullet points are used to identify individual items within a folder; for example, see Local Community History Collection, series Illinois, folder Historic Illinois. Access: The collection is open to all researchers within the physical library. Any person with a valid library card may check out material from the collection; please see reference librarian. Selected items have been digitized and are available online. Please also see reference librarian if you are interested in a digital copy that is not available online. Reproduction: All tapes and videos may be viewed but reproductions of said materials are prohibited without the expressed written permission by the Evergreen Park Library, and associations or individuals involved in the production. Reproductions of printed materials are subject to copyright laws. Language: English

Administrative Information

Custodial History: Prior to 2010 the collection was stored in a cabinet. Some items were housed in manila envelopes. As of February 2010, each item will be placed in an acid-free archival folder and stored in archival Hollinger boxes. Provenance: The material has been created and collected over the years by various members of the Evergreen Park Library staff. Accruals: The natural growth of the collection will involve any item that documents a prominent event, individual, place/landmark, or any other cultural or historic aspect pertaining to Evergreen Park or a neighboring community. Location: Reference office Processor: Frank Murray, 2010 Index: Anthony Vacco Aimee Martin History—Evergreen Park, Illinois—inception History—Evergreen Park, Illinois—landmarks Most Holy Redeemer Church The Lutheran Reformed Church Little Company of Mary Hospital

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Evergreen Park Plaza History—Chicago, Illinois—landmarks See ―Chicago‖ series under sub-series ―Publications‖ (Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks Series)

Box List: Item-Level Finding Aid:

Note to researchers: Unless otherwise noted, only one copy exists.

Collection Series/Sub-series Folder Title Item Description Item Location Number Evergreen Park Local History Publications-- Cherishing Our Past: Evergreen A compilation of authentic 2010.001.001 Box 1 Anniversary Editions Park’s Centennial Celebration Book of stories told and written by Memories, 1993, compiled by the the early residents of Offices of the Citizen‘s Services Evergreen Park. ―Cherishing Our Past, Nurturing Our The Evergreen Park 2010.001.002 Box 1 Future: Evergreen Park 100 years,‖ Courier‘s issue celebrating Evergreen Park Courier, June 1993 the Village‘s centennial (1,2/4 copies) anniversary. Includes stories, photographs, and a great source for E.P. history. ―Cherishing Our Past, Nurturing Our Please see item 2010.001.003 Box 1 of 7 Future: Evergreen Park 100 years,‖ 2010.001.002 for Evergreen Park Courier, June 1993 description. (3,4/4 copies) ―EP celebrate 90th Anniversary,‖ The Oak Lawn newspaper, 2010.001.004 Box 1 of 7 Village View, January 1, 1984 (vol. 11, Village View, documents no. 1); and ―Plan 90th Fete,‖ Evergreen E.P.‘s 90th anniversary with Park Courier, November 10, 1983 photographs and articles. ―Evergreen Park Chamber of Various articles discussing 2010.001.005 Box 1 of 7 Commerce 50th Anniversary Issue,‖ the history and impact of Evergreen Park Courier Section I and E.P.‘s Chamber of II January 23, 1997 Commerce. Most notable is a famous people section. ―Evergreen Park Chamber of Please see item 2010.001.006 Box 1 of 7 Commerce 50th Anniversary Issue,‖ 2010.001.005 for Evergreen Park Courier Section II description. January 23, 1997 (3 copies) ―Evergreen Park Illinois 75th This issue features articles 2010.001.007 Box 1 of 7 Anniversary 1893-1968,‖ Suburbanite on the history of E.P. and Economist, August 7, 1968 selected institutions such as the Little Company of Mary Hospital. Evergreen Park: Melting Pot of A compilation of stories 2010.001.008 Box 1 of 7 Memories, 1987 (2 copies) gathered by the Office of Citizen Services. Similar to item 2010.001.001

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―The 50th Anniversary: Village of An eight-page pamphlet 2010.001.009 Box 1 of 7 Evergreen Park, 1943,‖ Evergreen Park listing the history of E.P., Regular Republican Organization, village officials, and 1943 (1 original; 1 copy) Evergreen Park today (ca. 1943) ―The History of Evergreen Park,‖ Includes articles on the early 2010.001.010 Box 1 of 7 Evergreen Park Courier, March 1, settlers, natural disasters, 1989 (copies 1,2/4) and prominent Village residents of Evergreen Park. ―The History of Evergreen Park,‖ Please see item 2010.001.011 Box 1 of 7 Evergreen Park Courier, March 1, 2010.001.010 for 1989 (copies 3,4/4) description. ―Pioneer Rickert Family Album in Three photocopied pictures 2010.001.012 Box 2 of 7 1888,‖ Evergreen Park 90th of the Rickert family taken Anniversary Issue, 1983 (2 copies) in 1888. As seen in the Evergreen Park Courier’s 90th Anniversary issue. ―Scene in Evergreen‖ Playbill The playbill for the ―Scene 2010.001.013 commemorating Evergreen‘s 75th in Evergreen‖ – a two act Box 2 of 7 Anniversary, Evergreen Park 75th play commemorating E.P.‘s Anniversary Corporation, 1968 (2 75th anniversary as well as copies) the 75th anniversary queen contestants. ―Southland Century: Part Two 1926- This newspaper issue covers 2010.001.090 Oversize 1950,‖ Midwest Suburban Publishing, the history of the Southland OS.1 July 18, 1999 (area consisting of Chicago‘s southern and western suburbs) from 1926-1950. ―Southland Century: Part Three 1951- This newspaper issue covers 2010.001.091 Oversize 1975,‖ Midwest Suburban Publishing, the history of the Southland OS.2 September 26, 1999 (area consisting of Chicago‘s southern and western suburbs) from 1951-1975. Village of Churches: Cherishing Our Provides a list of Village 2010.001.014 Box 2 of 7 Past, Nurturing Our Future 100 Years, offices since 1893, a short 1893-1993, compiled by the Village of history and chronology of Evergreen Park (copies 1,2/7) E.P., and biographies of organizations within the Village. Village of Churches: Cherishing Our Please see item 2010.001.015 Box 2 of 7 Past, Nurturing Our Future 100 Years, 2010.001.014 for 1893-1993, compiled by the Village of description. Evergreen Park (copies 3,4/7) Village of Churches: Cherishing Our Please see item 2010.001.016 Box 2 of 7 Past, Nurturing Our Future 100 Years, 2010.001.014 for 1893-1993, compiled by the Village of description. Evergreen Park (copies 5,6/7) Village of Churches: Cherishing Our Please see item 2010.001.017 Box 2 of 7 Past, Nurturing Our Future 100 Years, 2010.001.014 for 1893-1993, compiled by the Village of description. Evergreen Park (copy 7/7)

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The Village of Evergreen Park 75th Contains a very detailed 2010.001.018 Box 2 of 7 Anniversary Album, 1893-1968, history of E.P. including (copies 1,2/10) early names of pioneers and Village officials. Also included is information on E.P.‘s churches, organizations and schools. Great source for pictures. The Village of Evergreen Park 75th Please see item 2010.001.019 Box 2 of 7 Anniversary Album, 1893-1968, 2010.001.018 for (copies 3,4/10) description. The Village of Evergreen Park 75th Please see item 2010.001.020 Box 3 of 7 Anniversary Album, 1893-1968, 2010.001.018 for (copies 5,6/10) description. The Village of Evergreen Park 75th Please see item 2010.001.021 Box 3 of 7 Anniversary Album, 1893-1968, 2010.001.018 for (copies 7,8/10) description. The Village of Evergreen Park 75th Please see item 2010.001.022 Box 3 of 7 Anniversary Album, 1893-1968, 2010.001.018 for (copies 9,10/10) description. Publications-- ―Evergreen Park,‖ Chicago Tribune, This section of the Chicago 2010.001.023 Box 3 of 7 Community Guides March 11, 1987 (2 copies) Tribune offers a community guide to Evergreen Park. ―Evergreen Park,‖ Chicago Tribune, This section of the Chicago 2010.001.024 Box 3 of 7 May 29, 1991 (2 copies) Tribune offers a community guide to Evergreen Park. ―Evergreen Park,‖ Chicago Tribune, This section of the Chicago 2010.001.025 Box 3 of 7 July 14, 1993 (2 copies) Tribune offers a community guide to Evergreen Park. ―Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn,‖ The Chicago Sun-Times 2010.001.026 Box 3 of 7 Chicago Sun-Times, Hometown ‗Hometown‘ section section, December 1987 highlights the communities of E.P. and Oak Lawn. ―Oak Lawn, and Evergreen Park,‖ The Chicago Sun-Times 2010.001.027 Box 3 of 7 Chicago Sun-Times, Hometown ‗Hometown‘ section section, February 1989 highlights the communities of E.P. and Oak Lawn. ―Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park,‖ Community guide that 2010.001.092 Oversize Chicago Tribune, Community focus focuses on people, places, OS.3 section, October 25, 2000 (2 copies) and cultural events within E.P. and Oak Lawn. ―Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park,‖ Community guide that 2010.001.093 Oversize Chicago Tribune, Community focus offers information on OS.4 section, July 31, 2002 people, events, and businesses within E.P. and Oak Lawn. ―Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park,‖ Community guide that 2010.001.094 Oversize Chicago Tribune, Community focus offers information on OS.5 section, September 17, 2003 (2 copies) people, events, and businesses within E.P. and Oak Lawn.

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―Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park,‖ Community guide that 2010.001.095 Oversize Chicago Tribune, Community focus offers information on OS.6 section, September 22, 2004 people, events, and businesses within E.P. and Oak Lawn. Welcome to Evergreen Park , 1981(2 This neighborhood guide 2010.001.028 Box 4 of 7 copies) was created by the Village to attract new residents, businesses and vistors. Welcome to Evergreen Park, A Tribune Community 2010.001.029 Box 4 of 7 Hometown, Oak Lawn, 1987(2 copies) publication offers directories for the communities of E.P., Hometown, and Oak Lawn. Welcome to the Communities of Offers basic information on 2010.001.030 Box 4 of 7 SouthWest Suburban Chicago: government, health care, Bridgeview, Burbank, Evergreen Park, business and industry, Oak Lawn, 2000 (2 copies) worship, community service, and recreation and culture. Your Community Guide to Alsip, This undated community 2010.001.031 Box 4 of 7 Beverly, Evergreen Park, Merrionette guide provides directories to Park, Morgan Park, Mt. Greenwood, village services, a brief Southtown Economist Newspapers, history of each community, undated and highlights prominent institutions. Your Community Guide to Evergreen This undated community 2010.001.032 Box 4 of 7 Park, Alsip, Beverly, Southtown guide serves as a directory Economist Newspaper, undated for the E.P., Alsip, and Beverly communities. Publications— ―1974 Report of the President and Financial report 2010.001.033 Box 4 of 7 Financial Reports Board of Trustees and Financial summarizing the social and Statement‖ economic condition of the E.P. in 1974. It includes census figures, socio- economic data, and the twenty largest assessed valuations. ―Report of the President and Board of This report consists of the 2010.001.034 Box 4 of 7 Trustees April 1912, and Financial major activities of the Statement from 1894- April 1, 1912‖ President and Board of (2 copies) Trustees from 1910-1912 as well as a detailed statement of receipts and expenditures from 1894-1912. Publications—League Around Evergreen Park, 1963 An informational 2010.001.035 Box 4 of 7 of Women Voters of publication for voters Evergreen Park covering history, finance, education, and a variety of other topics. Evergreen Park, Illinois Women’s An informational 2010.001.036 Box 4 of 7 League of Voters, April 1972 publication for voters covering history, finance, education, and a variety of other topics.

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Evergreen Park, Illinois Women’s An informational 2010.001.037 Box 4 of 7 League of Voters, 1981 (4 copies) publication for voters covering history, finance, education, and a variety of other topics. Publications— E.P. Youth Society, 1947-1957 Provides a list of Youth 2010.001.038 Box 4 of 7 Magazines/News Society officers, advisory letters board, the society‘s constitution as well as many pictures from E.P.Y.S. events. The Evergreen Parker, compilation of Monthly publication that 2010.001.039 Box 4 of 7 the first two volumes: Vol. 1, No. 1-4, documented the activities September-December 1950; Vol. 2, and events of Evergreen No. 1-6, January-June 1951 Park and local communities. The Mustang Monitor Two issues of the Evergreen 2010.001.040 Box 4 of 7 Vol. 43, No. 3, December 19, 1996 Park Community High Vol. 43, No. 6, April 16, 1997 School student newspaper. Perspective: Evergreen Park One issue of the Evergreen 2010.001.041 Box 4 of 7 Elementary School District 124, Park Elementary School Winter 2005, Vol. 12, Is. 1 District 124 newsletter. Publications— ―Area Street Names with Chicago A newspaper article that 2010.001.042 Box 4 of 7 Maps/Street History,‖ Suburbanite Economist, provides the history behind Guides March, 17, 1982 local street names. Historic Evergreen Park homes A list of old or historic 2010.001.043 Box 4 of 7 homes in E.P. Compiled for an anniversary publication. Map of Evergreen Park, 1955 Indicates landmarks and 2010.001.044 Box 4 of 7 important buildings. Map of Evergreen Park, 1958 Identifies individual plots, 2010.001.045 Box 4 of 7 streets, and alley ways Village of Evergreen Park Street Identifies schools, churches, 2010.001.046 Box 4 of 7 Guide, 1979 (3 copies) and hospitals. Village of Evergreen Park Street Includes Village 2010.001.047 Box 4 of 7 Guide, 1993 (2 copies) information. Publications-- ―Citizens‘ Questionnaire Results,‖ Board of Education, District 2010.001.048 Box 4 of 7 Surveys/Questio E.P.H.S. District 231, May 1976 231 published answers from nnaire Results its Citizens‘ Survey. ―Community Survey,‖ 1941 Extensive community 2010.001.049 Box 4 of 7 survey taken by the Village to determine community needs. ―Wanted…A New Municipal Promotes the practical and 2010.001.050 Box 4 of 7 Building‖ Pamphlet, Village of fiscal reasons for a new Evergreen Park 1956 village hall. Publications— ―Chicago Suburbs by Socioeconomic This article ranks the 2010.001.051 Box 4 of 7 Miscellaneous Rank,‖ Chicago Tribune, September Chicago suburbs by 28, 1977 socioeconomic status. ―Median Family Income for Area Lists area communities in 2010.001.052 Box 4 of 7 Communities,‖ Chicago Sun-Times, alphabetical order and September 16, 1982 (4 copies) provides 1980 income and 1970 income.

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―Village of Evergreen Park,‖ Thomas This college term paper is a 2010.001.053 Box 4 of 7 O‘Malley, 1963. A college term paper regional analysis of that proposes future growth options; Evergreen Park. Complete includes photos with photographs and maps. People—Hill, The Autograph Book of Miss Marie Autograph book of Marie 2010.001.054 Box 5 of 7 Marie Hill of Evergreen Park, 1897-1905 Hill from family and friends. People—Martin, Two tapes of interviews with Aimee Recorded interviews with 2010.001.096 Audio/Visu Aimee Martin, April 28 and June 9, 1981 Aimee Martin that cover 2010.001.097 al Mrs. Martin‘s effort to AV.1, establish the Evergreen Park AV.2 Library. Interview Transcripts, April 28 and Transcripts of the recorded 2010.001.055 Box 5 of 7 June 9, 1981 (4 copies) interview with Aimee Martin. People—Ozinga, Interview Transcripts, November 14, Transcripts of the recorded 2010.001.056 Box 5 of 7 Wilma 1983 interview with Wilma Ozinga focusing on her life as a Village resident and her husband, Martin Ozinga, Sr., role in E.P. business. People—Vacco, Four 4x6 color photographs of the 1 photo of Library Director, 2010.001.057 Box 5 of 7 Anthony Retirement Party ceremony (May 23, Nicki Seidl, presenting 2001) featuring Evergreen Park Library Mayor Vacco with a gift. Director, Nicki Seidl, presenting 1 photo of Nicki Seidl former-Mayor Vacco with a gift. congratulating the Mayor on his retirement. 1 photo of Mayor Vacco speaking to the crowd. 1 photo of the crowd. Retirement Party Program, May 23, 2010.001.058 Box 5 of 7 2001 and a copy of Beckett‘s Baseball Card Guide presented to Mayor Vacco by Evergreen Park Library Director, Nicki Seidl Videocassette tape of Evergreen Park Video recording of question 2010.001.098 Audio/Visu Weekly Report with Mayor Vacco and answer session between al Student Q&A from Central Junior Mayor Anthony Vacco and AV.3 High,January 13, 1998 Central Junior High students. (55 minutes but only first 10 minutes recorded) ―Salute to Mayor Vacco: More than This newspaper issue 2010.001.059 Box 5 of 7 Three Decades of Service,‖ The includes pictures and Reporter, March 1, 2001 articles documenting Vacco‘s legacy after 30 years of service to E.P. VHS, Video Recording-―A Salute: A video recording paying 2010.001.099 Audio/Visu Tony Vacco, Tony Yukich‖ tribute to the services of al former Mayor Anthony AV.4 Vacco and former Trustee Tony Yukich.

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People—The Various newspaper clippings, collected The articles document news- 2010.001.060 Box 5 of 7 People of from 1986-1988, documenting the worty activities of E.P. Evergreen Park news-worthy activities of Evergreen residents. in the News Park residents. They were compiled by former librarian, Nancy Foster. Places— Reflecting, Rejoicing, Reaching Out: Lists the charter members, 2010.001.061 Box 5 of 7 Christian Diamond Jubilee 1915-1990, The church history to celebrate Reformed Christian Reformed Church of its 75th anniversary. Church of Evergreen Park, 1990 Evergreen Park Places— Newspaper clippings: ―…on the Various newspaper 2010.001.062 Box 5 of 7 Evergreen Park growing edge‖ by Mildred L. Para clippings documenting Library Aimee Martin‘s work as the first director and the library‘s growth since 1944. Places— ―Evergreen Plaza: The prodigy that Newspaper article 2010.001.063 Box 5 of 7 Evergreen Park grew and kept its friends,‖ by the describing the shopping Plaza Evergreen Park Plaza (4 copies) and 4 center‘s business news clippings, 1977-1995 development. Places—Little Celebrating 70 Years of Care, Report Highlights the growth of the 2010.001.064 Box 5 of 7 Company of on Services 1999-2000, Little hospital during its first 70 Mary Hospital Company of Mary Hospital, 2000 years. First Organ Transplant, Dr. Richard Newspaper article 2010.001.065 Box 5 of 7 (Harold) Lawler, surgeon who documenting the performed earliest transplant of human achievement of Dr. Richard organ at Little Company of Mary, Lawler. 1964-1982, 5 clippings List of Hospital Board of Directors, List of Hospital Board of 2010.001.066 Box 5 of 7 1998 Directors in 1998. Little Company and Dr. Roy News paper articles that 2010.001.067 Box 5 of 7 Langdon‘s 50th Anniversary, 1979- celebrate the 50th 1980, 6 clippings anniversary of Dr. Roy Langdon and Little Company of Mary Hospital. Places—Most Newspaper clippings documenting the Newspaper clippings 2010.001.068 Box 5 of 7 Holy Redeemer church‘s 50th anniversary, 1977-1981, documenting Most Holy Church 3 clippings Redeemer Church‘s 50th anniversary. Local Community History Chicago A Century of Progress Exposition, Pictorial work that 2010.001.069 Box 6 of 7 Chicago 1933, originally published illustrates the 1933, reprinted 1999 accomplishments of the Century of Progress Exposition in 1933. ―Check It Out: Building Chicago‘s Article that describes the 2010.001.070 Box 6 of 7 First Great Library, a Century Ago,‖ building of Chicago‘s first Chicago Tribune Magazine, September library; today what is known 28, 1997 as the Cultural Center.

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Chicago Historical and Architectural Each pamphlet describes an 2010.001.071 Box 6 of 7 Landmarks Series (CHAL), A-K individual building‘s The Astor Street District, Beaubien history. Claim (Site of the), Carson Pirie Scott and Company Building, Chicago and North Western Railway Terminal, The Chicago Public Library Cultural Center, Du Sable/Kinzie House ( Site of the), The Emil Bach House, Fine Arts Building, Helen L. Kellogg Houses, Henry B. Clarke House, The Henry W. Rincker House, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral and Rectory, , Hutchinson Street District, Illinois: Building for Today and Tomorrow, State of Illinois Center (2 copies), Jackson Boulevard District, John J. Glessner House, , Krause Music Store Chicago Historical and Architectural Each pamphlet describes an 2010.001.072 Box 6 of 7 Landmarks Series (CHAL), L-Z individual building‘s Lake Shore Drive (860-880), history. Longwood Drive District, Manhattan Building, McCormick Row House District, Monadnock Block, Old Colony Building, Old Town Triangle District, 104th Place District, Reliance Building, Robert W. Roloson Houses, The Rookery, Samuel M. , Sauganash Hotel and the Wigwam (Site of the), Second Letter Building, Theurer/Wrigley House, Touring Pullman (William Adelman, Illinois Labor History Society, 1977), Union Stock Yard Gate, Wolf Point Settlement (Site of the) Chicago Landmarks 1980, This book documents the 2010.001.073 Box 6 of 7 Commission on Chicago Historical and landmarks of the city of Architectural Landmarks, 1980 Chicago. Chicago Since the Sears Tower: A The first title shows the 2010.001.074 Box 6 of 7 Guide to New Downtown Buildings, additions to the Chicago Mary Alice Molloy, 1990 skyline since the Sears The How’s, What’s, and Wow’s of the Tower and the second title is Sears Tower, Fead, Kelly, John Buck a teacher‘s guide for Company activities on a field trip to the Sears Tower. ―Frank : ‗Deity of This article commemorates 2010.001.075 Box 6 of 7 Design,‘‖ Chicago Tribune, February the 125th anniversary of the 9, 1992 birth of . Haymarket Revisited, William J. A history of the Haymarket 2010.001.076 Box 6 of 7 Adelman, Illinois Labor History Affair as well as a tour Society, 1976 guide to the current neighborhoods. ―Village in the City: Beverly Community guide that 2010.001.077 Box 6 of 7 Hills/Morgan Park,‖ Chicago Tribune, covers Beverly Hills and May 23, 1984 Morgan Park communities.

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Illinois Historic Illinois: Six issues of Historic 2010.001.078 Box 6 of 7 Vol. 10, No. 6, April 1988 Illinois. (Contents: Chicago‘s Auditorium Building, Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Blackstone Hotel) Vol. 11, No. 4, December 1988 (Contents: Chicago‘s Orchestra Hall, Millikin Monuments) Vol. 12, No. 1, June 1989 (Contents: Chicago‘s Fairbanks, Morse and Company Headquarters, Prairie Palaces, Galena‘s Coville House) Vol. 12, No. 2, August 1989 (Contents: The Wrigley Building and , Lincoln Home Restoration) Vol. 12, No. 3, October 1989 (Contents: The Chicago Tribune, Samuel Hitt‘s Mt. Morris Mansion) Vol. 12, No. 5, December 1989 (Contents: Burnham and Root‘s ) ―The I and M Canal 150th Anniversary An article on and 2010.001.100 Oversize Guide 1848-1998,‖ Chicago Tribune, Michigan Canal‘s 150th OS.7 1998 anniversary and an article ―On the Right Track,‖ Chicago on Outer Belt Rail Line. Tribune, February 18, 1996 Illinois History Two issues of Illinois 2010.001.079 Box 6 of 7 Vol. 29, No. 3, ―French in Illinois,‖ History December 1975 Vol. 55, No. 1, ―Newspapers in Illinois History,‖ December 2001 Illinois History Information: This folder contains five 2010.001.080 Box 6 of 7 A Chronology of Illinois History, publications that provide Janice A. Petterchak, 1999 (2 information on Illinois copies) history. A Chronology of Illinois History 1673-1971, Illinois State Historical Library, 1972 The Great Seal and Other Official State Symbols, 1969 Illinois Battle Flags, Office of Public Affairs Illinois Department of Military Affairs Welcome to Historic Illinois: Your Guide to Historic Illinois Fascinating Family Getaways, Illinois Agency, 1993

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Journal of Illinois History: One issue of the Journal of 2010.001.081 Box 6 of 7 Vol. 2, No. 1, Spring 1999 Illinois History (Contents: ―A ‗many headed monster‘: The 1903 Lynching of David Wyatt‖; ―‗Rectifying…the hampering causes of delinquency‘: The Chicago Home for Girls, 1900-1935‖; ―Bring the Sea to Us: The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Industrialization of the Midwest, 1885-1929‖) Illinois and Michigan Canal: A map of the Illinois and 2010.001.082 Box 7 of 7 Description and travel Michigan Canal as well as pamphlet an article covering its ―Digging the I&M,‖ Chicago history. Tribune, April 5, 1998 The Vincentian Mission: From Paris to A catalog of three historical 2010.001.083 Box 7 of 7 the Mississippi: A Catalog of Three exhibitions relating to the Historical Exhibitions Relating to the heritage of Vincent de Paul. Heritage of Vincent de Paul, Illinois Humanities Council, 1992 Oak Lawn ―Oak Lawn,‖ Suburban Tribune, June This newspaper section 2010.001.101 Oversize 30, 1982 highlights the 100 year OS.8 history of Oak Lawn, IL. Oak Lawn, Illinois, a profile A community guide to Oak 2010.001.084 Box 7 of 7 publication, 1979 Lawn. Oak Lawn 100 Years: A Century of A commemorative book that 2010.001.085 Box 7 of 7 Growth describes Oak Lawn‘s history and cultural organizations. Oak Lawn Historical Guides: 2010.001.086 Box 7 of 7 Black Oak and After Series: ―The First Churches of Oak Lawn‖ (2 copies) ―History of Oak Lawn Fire Department‖ (2 copies) ―Law and Order Comes to Oak Lawn‖ (2 copies) ―The 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado‖ (2 copies) ―Oak Lawn Round-Up 1949- 1958‖ ―Schools in Oak Lawn-1‖ (2 copies) ―Schools in Oak Lawn-2‖ (2 copies) ―Village Adopts New Name, Government‖ (2 copies) ―Voices of the Past,‖ Black Oak and After Series (2 copies) Miscellaneous: ―Explore Oak Lawn: an Historic Guide‖ ―Oak Lawn,‖ Hebding, Heather ―To the Polls, Ye Sons of

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Freedom,‖ Oak Lawn Historical Society, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 1977 Orland Park ―Orland Park 100th Anniversary,‖ The Newspaper section that 2010.001.087 Box 7 of 7 Regional News, July 2, 1992 commemorates Orland Park‘s centennial celebration featuring the Village‘s history and growth. Palos Heights ―Palos Heights 25th Anniversary 1959- Newspaper section that 2010.001.088 Box 7 of 7 1984,‖ The Regional News, April 12, commemorates Palos 1984 Height‘s 25th anniversary featuring the Village‘s history and growth. Worth Township Worth Township Information and Newspaper section that 2010.001.089 Box 7 of 7 History celebrates Worth ―Worth Township Guide to Township‘s 140year Services‖ anniversary with articles ―The 140 Year History of Worth and pictures describing the Township,‖ Southwest Messenger township‘s growth and Newspapers Publications, 1990 (3 history copies)

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