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 24 Collections and/or Records:
Beaver Valley Grange Records (Boone County)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-142
Scope and Contents
Primarily comprised of meeting minutes and treasurer’s account books, the Beaver Valley Grange records documents the organization’s history from its inception in 1916 to 1973. The meeting minutes indicate the number of members attending, social activities, the topic of discussions, resolutions approved by the members, and the amount and services for which bills are paid. Topics of discussions range from the science of agriculture through the proper roles for men and women in rural life to...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1916-2003; Other: Date acquired: 11/19/1981
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Bonus Grange Records (Boone County)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-281
Scope and Contents
The Bonus Grange records date from 1910 to 2002 and include meeting minutes, annual and quarterly reports, membership and treasurer’s records, and photographs. The meeting minutes are complete from the Grange’s organization in 1910 to its dissolution in 2001 except for the July 1927 through 1932 time period. The information contained in the minute record books vary from volume to volume but may include the roll call and election of officers, number of members attending the meeting,...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1910-2002; Other: Date acquired: 11/13/2006
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Boone County Pomona Grange Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-134
Scope and Contents
Minute books (1897-1982) document the business meetings of the Boone County Pomona Grange detailing topics of discussion programs, plans for proposed projects, and subordinate grange activities. Records of meetings between 1904 and 1910 are missing; it appears the group may have disbanded and reorganized during this time period. The roll book and dues account books (1897-1967) provide statistics on membership and dues fluctuations. Treasurer’s and secretary’s annual reports further describe...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1897-1982; Other: Date acquired: 05/28/1981
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Byron Grange No. 1810 Collection
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-210
Scope and Contents
The Byron Grange Collection dates from 1921 to 1992 with the majority of the collection consisting of meeting minutes. The remainder of the collection includes a rollbook, due books and program books, a scrapbook containing newspaper articles concerning the Home Economics Day, correspondence, an award of honor granted by the national grange, and 2 badges used the master and gate keeper.
An addendum was added which consists mainly of Illinois State Grange rosters and journal proceedings...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1921-1992; Other: Date acquired: 05/11/1992
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Etna Grange No. 1890 Records (Malta Township)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-063
Scope and Contents
These records document a substantial portion of the Etna Grange No. 1890 history. Materials in the collection include articles of incorporation and dispensation (1937), the original charter (l937), insurance items (1941-1947), minute books (1937-1955), Grange publications, and membership application/demit forms arranged alphabetically (1937-1961). Also included in the collection is a Grange chaff symbol. This collection is incomplete in that it does not contain any correspondence and...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1937-1961; Other: Date acquired: 05/22/1979
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Flora Grange No. 1762 Records (Boone County)
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RHC-RC-263
Scope and Contents
The records for the Flora Grange consists of meeting minutes, communications, membership records, and scrapbooks. The meeting minutes date from August 17, 1956 through November 2000 with the earliest records missing from the collection. The meeting minutes contains information on the activities of the Flora Grange, the Flora Junior Grange, and the Boone County Fair and fairgrounds. The scrapbooks give a great deal of information on the activities of the Flora Junior Grange during the...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1894-2002; Other: Date acquired: 05/26/2004
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Genesee Grange Records (Coleta)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-102
Scope and Contents
These records document the history of the Genesee Grange No. 1849 of Coleta, Illinois from 1934 through its dissolution in 1979. Although records detailing the first three years of the Grange’s existence are missing, minute books (1934-1974) relate the social orientation of Genesee Grange meetings toward relieving the isolation of farming life through group discussion and entertainment programs. A single treasurer’s account book (1938-1978) contains financial information on grange expenses...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1931-1979; Other: Date acquired: 07/01/1980
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Giles P. Ransom Family Collection (Roscoe)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-275
Scope and Contents
Records in the Dr. Giles Paddock Ransom Family collection date from 1789 to 2009 with the majority of the records from the 1850 through 1930 time period. They document the personal and business aspects of individuals living in Rockford and Roscoe, Illinois. There are four main families represented in the collection–Jenks, Sherman, Leland, and Ransom; the Ransom family is most predominant. The other families are associated by marriage or settled near the Ransoms or both. Documents include...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1839-2009; Other: Majority of material found in 1850s-1930s; Other: Date acquired: 06/22/2006
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Hanover Scenic Grange No. 1935 Records (JoDaviess County)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-064
Scope and Contents
These records document the entire existence of the Hanover Scenic Grange No. 1935 from its inception in 1964 through its demise in 1978. With the exception of business correspondence, the bulk of manuscript material generated by this Grange is included herewith. Items include the By-Laws, a complete set of minutes (1964-1978), lists of officers and standing committees, complete financial data, attendance and membership lists, quarterly/yearly reports, and a scrapbook of grange events. A...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1964-1978; Other: Date acquired: 06/01/1979
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Harmony Grange Records (Caledonia)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-108
Scope and Contents
These records document the establishment and history of Harmony Grange No. 957, Caledonia, Illinois From 1874 to 1968. The main portion of the collection is a partial set of minute books (1878-1955) relating how farmers gathered to discuss improved crop-raising and marketing techniques. These books also detail the meeting entertainment activities which helped to create a cohesive feeling among farming families. Harmony Grange’s dedication to community service is illustrated by a community...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1874-1968; Other: Date acquired: 08/25/1980
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
