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 354 Collections and/or Records:
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 Animal Shelter (Genoa, Ill.)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-335
Abstract
Roberta Shoaf, Director of the DeKalb County Animal Shelter, donated the DeKalb County Animal Shelter Records to the Regional History Center on April 14, 2014. Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public. There are no restrictions on access to the collection.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1974-2014
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Ohave Sholom Synagogue
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-332
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of materials from the Ohave Sholom Synagogue, Rockford, Illinois, from 1941-2013, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1980-2005. The materials document the functioning of the synagogue and reflect its spiritual, educational, and social mission. Records dealing with the history of the synagogue prior to the 1970s are few. Also archived are 211 digital images of the synagogue and the artifacts within it.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1941-2013; Other: Majority of material found in 1980-2005; Other: Date acquired: 06/27/2013
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Elizanne Lewis Collection (Rockford)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-339
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an oral history interview conducted on September 19, 2014. The interview mostly covers Elizanne Lewis's memories of being in the Girls Scouts, and was done in conjunction with the Northern Illinois Council of Girl Scouts. The interview mainly centers on Elizanne’s career in the Girl Scouts from 1928 to 1939, detailing why and when she joined, activities, different levels, badges, and the Golden Eaglet award. The interview also contains information about general...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1928-2014; Other: Majority of material found in 1930s-1940s; Other: Date acquired: 09/14/2014
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Huntley Park Neighborhood Association Records (DeKalb)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-241
Scope and Contents
The Huntley Park Neighborhood Association records document the coordinating efforts between the City staff and the Association. The Huntley Park Neighborhood folder consists of city council meeting minutes, memos, maps, bid information, correspondence, and historic preservation articles on brick streets. Also included in the records are curb survey data for South Second Street, newspaper clippings, and photographs documenting the curbs on South Second and South Third Streets. Of special...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1994-1996; Other: Date acquired: 08/23/1999
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Ohio Grove Grange No. 1842 Records (DeKalb County)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-227
Scope and Contents
The materials in this collection document the history of the Ohio Grove Grange #1842 from 1928 to 1967, with some scattered materials from the 1970's and 1980's. Minutes from the 1930's through the 1950's make up the first part of the collection, detailing projects, fundraisers, activities, officer elections and social affairs. Dues Account books and a Roll Book span the years 1928-1967 and provide information about Grange members. Juvenile Grange meeting minutes from 1945-1947 provide...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1928-1991; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/1996
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Vanderhoof Family Papers (Campton Township, Kane County)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-228
Scope and Contents
The Vanderhoof Family papers document the activities of several generations of the Vanderhoof Family from Campton Township, Kane County, Illinois. The papers are divided into four series: Diaries and Correspondence, School Papers, Farm and Business Records, and Photographs. The first series includes diaries written by Aurelia Hawley (1898), Robert Alexander (1902), Frank Vanderhoof (1872-1904), and Kate Vanderhoof (1899-1962). Diaries for Kate Vanderhoof are complete from 1899 to 1955...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1853-1962; Other: Date acquired: 06/20/1997
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
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
DeKalb Rotary Club Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-230
Scope and Contents
The records of the DeKalb Rotary Club dates from 1930-1998 and consists of two series: DeKalb Rotary Club Records and Rotary International Records. Series I, DeKalb Rotary Club Records contain histories, membership directories, attendance records, group study exchange information, photographs and the clubs newsletter, The Pepper Box. The newsletter is the official bulletin of the club and includes historical and membership information and activities of the DeKalb club and other clubs in...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1930-2005; Other: Date acquired: 04/02/1998
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Johnson Family Records (DeKalb County)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-231
Scope and Contents
At present the collection contains information relating to Revere E. Johnson’s careers in farming (1917 - 1945), and at the General Electric Plant in DeKalb (1946-1964), Johnson family materials and photographs, documentation relating to World War II rationing, maps, and DeKalb County history articles.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1917-1969; Other: Date acquired: 02/00/1994
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
