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RHC/RC. Regional Collections

 Record Group Term
Identifier: RHC/RC
The Regional Collections include original manuscripts and records generated by private individuals, institutions, and organizations from throughout the eighteen northern Illinois counties. The collections span the period from 1800 to the present and focus on several major themes in the region's history: agriculture, politics, ethnic heritage, commerce and industry, the role of women, and urban expansion. To provide documentation in these areas of interest the Center actively collects the historical records of farmers and their organizations, businesses and retail stores, state and local politicians, churches, cemeteries, civic agencies, individuals, women's organizations, and labor unions. In addition, the Center holds vertical file manuscripts, county and local histories, atlases and plat books, city directories, maps, broadsides, posters, photographs, oral histories, genealogical journals, and core reference printed materials on the history of northern Illinois that complement the manuscript collections.

Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:

DeKalb Area Women's Center

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-236
Scope and Contents

The records for the DeKalb Area Women’s Center include membership, history and activity information. The collection includes newsletters which offer general information about the center and its activities. Also included are programs and flyers promoting the Center’s various conferences and activities. Additionally, the collection also contains information regarding the Center’s permanent art collection and its artists.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1994+; Other: Date acquired: 02/00/1999
Found in: Northern Illinois University

DeKalb County Building and Construction Trades Council Records

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-314
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the records of the DeKalb County Building and Construction Trades Council from 1950 to 2001. The records include administrative files, minutes, correspondence, printed materials, legal documentation, and audio-visual materials. The records reflect the organization’s activities as a labor union. The correspondence includes letters from individuals, labor organizations, private companies, and public organisms. The minutes have many gaps, especially before 1980.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1949-2001; Other: Date acquired: 05/25/2011
Found in: Northern Illinois University

DeKalb County Centennial/Bicentennial Records

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-009
Scope and Contents

The materials in this collection document the preparations, financial arrangements, and special programs planned and celebrated at the DeKalb County Centennial (1934), DeKalb City Centennial (1956), DeKalb County’s celebration of the U.S. Bicentennial (1974-1977), and the DeKalb City Sesquicentennial (2006).

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1903-2006; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1965
Found in: Northern Illinois University

DeKalb County Historical Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-003
Scope and Contents

The records in this collection document the activities of the DeKalb County Historical Society from 1972 to 1986.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1865+; Other: Date acquired: 03/17/1978
Found in: Northern Illinois University

DeKalb First United Methodist Church Records

 Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: RHC-RC-024
Scope and Contents The history of the First United Methodist Church, DeKalb (1855-1978), is partially documented in this collection. Although the annual reports (1942-1958), quarterly reports (1892-1961), official board minutes (1883-1957), and financial records (1864-1920) provide the most comprehensive information on the development and policies of the organization, they are incomplete. Some of the historical gaps are filled by the general correspondence (1883-1961) and the correspondence of Pastors Allan...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1854-1978; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1965
Found in: Northern Illinois University

DeKalb Kiwanis Collection

 Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: RHC-RC-018
Scope and Contents These records partially document the history of the DeKalb Kiwanis Club from 1921-1966. Although there are no meeting minutes following 1930 and the financial reports are incomplete, the Club’s correspondence and newsletters provide extensive information on the organization’s activities and functions from 1921-1962. Elmer Embree’s correspondence and official reports while he was Lieutenant Governor of the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District (1934-1935) comprise a major series of the collection....
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1921-1996; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1967
Found in: Northern Illinois University

DeKalb Landmarks Commission Records

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-239
Scope and Contents

The records for the DeKalb Landmarks Commission document the history of the Commission from its inception in 1978 and consists of meeting minutes and project information and reports. Examples of survey reports included in the collection are the Evergreen Cemetery Project, the Huntley Park Historic District Survey, the Brick Streets Survey, and the Fifth Ward North Historic District.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1971-2001; Other: Date acquired: 12/18/1998
Found in: Northern Illinois University

DeKalb League of Women Voters Records

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-118
Scope and Contents The DeKalb League of Women Voters, organized soon after the formation of the national League, educated the first women voters of DeKalb County on the mechanics and policies of government. These records document the League’s efforts towards securing legislation of special interest to women, wiping out legal discrimination against women, and educating the general public on city, county, state, and national politics. Information is available on the League’s work to save the DeKalb city park...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1924-1998
Found in: Northern Illinois University

DeKalb Milk Consumers Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-015
Scope and Contents The records contained in this collection document the activities of the Milk Consumers Association Incorporated, of DeKalb, Illinois. The materials reflect on Association business from 1922 through its 1966 dissolution, with the bulk of the materials covering the years 1950-1966. Types of records include minutes (1950-1965), correspondence, bills, payroll records, I.R.S. materials, banking records, monthly balance sheets, hauling routes, stock inventories, stock certificates, and final...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1922-1971; Other: Date acquired: 04/06/1978
Found in: Northern Illinois University

DeKalb-Pond-Fisk Neighborhood Redevelopment Project Records

 Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-237
Scope and Contents

The DeKalb-Pond-Fisk Neighborhood Redevelopment Project records document the redevelopment of a deteriorated neighborhood through the cooperative efforts of the City Council, City staff, and the DeKalb/Pond/Fisk Block Group. The records are arranged chronologically and include proposals, maps, correspondence, memorandums, press releases, and histories of the development project.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1988-1993; Other: Date acquired: 04/05/1999
Found in: Northern Illinois University

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