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 40 Collections and/or Records:
Afton Township Women
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-229
Scope and Contents
The materials in this collection partially document the history of the Afton Township Woman’s Club from 1919 to 1971. The collection is divided into two series. Series one includes club meeting minutes from 1924 to 1950 which document club projects, fundraisers and social activities. Series one also contains account books from 1942 to 1964, club directories from 1957 to 1971, bank statements, membership lists and dues, and detailed information on projects and charity work, along with a club...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1919-1971; Other: Date acquired: 07/02/1997
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Altrusa Club Records (DeKalb-Sycamore)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-165
Scope and Contents
The records of the Altrusa Club of DeKalb-Sycamore date from the club's founding in 1960 to 2001. A history of Altrusa International, Incorporated is in folder one. The minutes for May 1972, contain a brief history of the local club.
Series I, the DeKalb-Sycamore Records, contains a complete set of yearbooks and a nearly complete set of minutes. Yearbooks are put together annually and contain lists of officers, members and committees. The minutes begin in August 1961 and continue until...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1960+; Other: Date acquired: 02/06/1984
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
American Association for University Women Records (DeKalb)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-056
Scope and Contents
The DeKalb Branch of the American Association of University Women is divided into three series: DeKalb Branch, Illinois AAUW, and National AAUW. The first series partially documents the history of the DeKalb Branch from 1939 to 1996 with the majority of the records dating from 1960 to 1996. The first nine years of the organization’s existence (1930-1939) are not documented. The records consist of bylaws, minutes, newsletters, yearbooks, membership information, treasurer’s reports, and...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1934-1996; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1965
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
American Association of University Women-Wheaton/Glen Ellyn
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-331
Scope and Contents
The American Association of University Woman, Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch records date from 1957 to 2011, although the bulk of the material dates from 1980-2000. The organization provided a very detailed chronological inventory at the time of donation that influenced how the records are organized. Materials were created and organized by the different officers of the Branch and the way in which the records are arranged reflect the original order they were created. Each officer’s duties is...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1957-2011; Other: Majority of material found in 1980-2000; Other: Date acquired: 01/31/2013
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
American Association of University Women/Rockford Branch Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-248
Scope and Contents
The American Association of University Women, Rockford Branch, is divided into four series: Rockford Branch, State, National, and International. The first series documents the history of the Rockford Branch from its origination in 1929 through 2000. The records consist of bylaws, branch and board minutes, newsletters, yearbooks, membership information, treasurer’s reports, and scrapbooks.
It is useful to note that the scrapbooks include copies of the Rockford Files,...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1881+; Other: Date acquired: 11/28/2000
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Aurora League of Women Voters Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-151
Scope and Contents
Meeting minutes, annual reports, correspondence, budgets, bulletins, and scrapbooks comprise a major portion of this collection documenting the Aurora League of Women Voters (1947-1982). Although the minutes date only through May 1971, there are annual meeting proceedings for 1972 and 1973. Committee records and subject files document some of the studies and research conducted by the League (local government, downtown redevelopment, housing, and public health). The publications Know Your...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1947-1982; Other: Date acquired: 06/02/1982
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Belvidere Business and Professional Women's Club Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-122
Scope and Contents
The records in this collection partially document the history of the Belvidere Business and Professional Women’s Club from 1932 to 1980, with the bulk of the material dating after 1950. A major portion of the meeting minutes is missing (1940-1973). Nevertheless, information on club activities during this time is available in the club history, newsletters, newspaper clippings, and scrapbooks. The correspondence, financial records, and membership lists and statements contain further...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1932-1980; Other: Date acquired: 01/31/1981
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Big Woods Congregational Church
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-311
Scope and Contents
The Big Woods Congregational Church (BWCC) collection represents a modest portion of the historical records pertaining to the church’s establishment in 1835 and growth throughout the years. Types of records include church histories, membership and pastor lists, building renovations plans, land purchases, and Big Woods’ withdrawal from the United Church of Christ (UCC) and joining the National Association of Congregational Christ Churches (NACCC) in 1975. There are numerous church histories...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1836-2006; Other: Majority of material found in 1920-1996; Other: Date acquired: 05/17/2011
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Carpenters Auxiliary No. 280 Collection (Rockford)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-198
Scope and Contents
The Carpenters' Auxiliary #280 records consist of a history, correspondence, and newsletters dating 1941 to 1971. The Carpenters' Auxiliary #280 records consist of a history, correspondence, and newsletters dating 1941 to 1971. Two scrapbooks which contains photographs of Auxiliary activities and newspaper clippings pertaining to the organization are included in the collection.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1941-1971; Other: Date acquired: 11/22/1989
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb Business and Professional Women's Club Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-099
Scope and Contents
The DeKalb Business and Professional Women’s Club Records comprehensively document the history of the organization from 1927 to 1970. Club histories (Box 1, Folder 28-29) and topical office files supply additional historic data through 1977. Meeting minutes (1927-1970), presidents’ meeting notes (1949-1962), and treasurer’s record books and reports (1946-1969) detail club programs, legislative endorsements, and contributions to local and national charities and other community...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1927-1981; Other: Date acquired: 10/10/1980
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
