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 355 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:
created: 1916-2003; Other: Date acquired: 11/19/1981
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Joliet Region League of Women Voters Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-143
Scope and Contents
The Joliet Region League of Women Voters Records provide documentation on governmental and social concerns for the Joliet and Will County areas as well as information on League activities from 1950 to 1981. The only major gap in the materials occurs between 1955 and 1961. The collection is arranged in the following manner: l) histories-local, state, and national, 2) meeting minutes, 3) yearbooks and membership handbooks, 4) topical files, 5) publications, 6) newspaper clippings,...
Dates:
created: 1950-1981; Other: Date acquired: 03/05/1982
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
District Two Illinois Nurses' Association Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-144
Scope and Contents
The district includes nurses from DeKalb, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties. Administrative records comprise the largest series and contain constitutions and by-laws, regular and board meeting minutes, annual reports, correspondence, committee and section records, and histories of the association and hospitals and nursing education programs within the district. The section records document specific nursing divisions within the association such as general duty or mental health...
Dates:
created: 1914-2004; Other: Date acquired: 08/28/1973
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Rockford United Labor AFL-CIO Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-145
Scope and Contents
The Rockford United Labor AFL-CIO records are arranged in four series: administrative records, committee records, subject files, and publications and printed materials. The collection traces the history of the organization from its founding in 1957. Records dating from 1977 to the present remain with the organization, but will be transferred to the Center when they become inactive.
The first series contains by-laws, minutes, correspondence, membership information, and financial records. ...
Dates:
created: 1940-1978; Other: Date acquired: 03/11/1982
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
First Methodist Church of Kirkland Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-146
Scope and Contents
The records in this collection partially document the history of the First United Methodist Church of Kirkland and several other congregations that evolved or merged to become First United Methodist. The records span the years from 1859 to 1985. Included are records of baptisms, marriages, pastors, probationers, and members (1859-1926, 1954-1974); Administrative Board minutes (1948-1951, 1973-1982); treasurer’s reports (1956-1981); various church organizations (1902-1966); and...
Dates:
created: 1859-1985; Other: Date acquired: 04/03/1986
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
People for Public Access Incorporated Records (DeKalb)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-147
Scope and Contents
The records in this collection provide extensive documentation of the origins and development of People for Public Access, Incorporated, from 1973 to 1988. Included in the collection are articles of incorporation, minutes of meetings, annual reports, membership and budget records, correspondence, programming information and newsclippings. Financial records document the group’s fundraising drives and grant funds. Material related to local programming can be found in the grant files. A...
Dates:
created: 1973-1988; Other: Date acquired: 05/00/1984
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
District VI Business and Professional Women's Club Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-148
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the history of District VI from its formation in 1945 through 1982. There is a nearly complete run of meeting minutes which include reports from clubs in the area. Also included are presidents’ council minutes (1973-1980), correspondence (l972-l980), and treasurer’s reports (1946-1981). Files on club chartering document the formation of the Rochelle and McHenry B.P.W. Clubs. Other records include club and district reports, club of the year awards, meeting...
Dates:
created: 1945-1982; Other: Date acquired: 04/12/1982
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Geneva-St. Charles League of Women Voters Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-149
Scope and Contents
The Geneva-St. Charles League of Women Voters (LWV) records date from 1947 to 1979. Included are by-laws, meeting minutes, annual reports, treasurer’s records, correspondence, subject files, and scrapbooks. A separate series contains records from the Kane County Council LWV (1921-1972) and surveys and reports dealing with different aspects of Kane County. Since the League began as the Geneva LWV in 1947, combined with St. Charles in 1949, split into two Leagues in 1960, and recombined...
Dates:
created: 1921-1980; Other: Date acquired: 05/11/1982
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Rockford Harmony Singing Society Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-040
Scope and Contents
The Rockford Harmony Singing Society Records collection consists of minutes, reports, correspondence, membership and song lists spanning the years 1923 to 1969. Of particular importance are the minutes summarizing the organization’s special and regular business meetings and containing annual reports from the Executive Committees. These materials also include the records of resignations, nominations, and elections of officers. The early minutes are in the Norwegian language.
Dates:
created: 1923-1969; Other: Date acquired: 10/23/1978
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Baldwin Family Papers (DeKalb)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-041
Scope and Contents
The Baldwin Family Papers consist of the private and business papers of Edwin S. Baldwin, his brother George W. Baldwin and their families. Box one contains one file folder of family letters, a diary, and numerous bills and tax receipts dating from the 1890’s to the mid twentieth century. Printed material documenting Masonic and Shriner activity during this period are also included in Box one. Box two includes dance programs, calling cards, glass plate negatives, photographs and various...
Dates:
created: 1853-1954; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1965
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
