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:
Greater Northern Illinois Area Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-347
Scope and Contents
Greater Northern Illinois Area (GNIA) Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Records contains not only materials for GNIA, but also records from Phi Delta Kappa International, the NIU Chapter of PDK, and the Sinnissippi Illinois Chapter of PDK. Included are records regarding bylaws and constitutions, board minutes, financial records, memberships, correspondence, and programs and award ceremonies. The records date from 1994 to 2015, but predominantly range from 2002 to 2015.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1994-2015; Other: Majority of material found in 2002-2015; Other: Date acquired: 09/15/2015
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Green River Ordnance Plant Records (Amboy/Dixon)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-295
Scope and Contents
The records for the Green River Ordnance Plant (GROP) date from 1941 to 1946 and consist of the plant’s administrative office documents, plant and employee photographs, government documents, brochures, grounds passes. Of special interest is a DVD with recent GROP photographs (2007), scans of GROP artifacts, and Power Point Presentations created by the donor.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1941-1946; Other: Date acquired: 05/25/2008
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Groenewold Business Collection (Forreston)
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RHC-RC-036
Scope and Contents
The records in this collection document the business enterprises of George Groenewold from 1932-1954 in Forreston, Illinois. They consist primarily of record and account books of specific business interests (i.e. poultry, eggs, and furs) and general business financial records. There also is some personal correspondence in German and English from 1867-1871. Researchers should note that although George Groenewold’s fur business was internationally known, the collection only partially documents...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1932-1954; Other: Date acquired: 10/04/1978
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Grundy County Farm Bureau Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-106
Scope and Contents
The Grundy County Farm Bureau Records document a substantial portion of its history from its inception in 1914 to 1970. A complete set of meeting minutes (1914-1970) details the business concerns of Bureau members providing advice and services to farmers in planning and organizing their farm businesses. Topics discussed at these meetings ranged from improved crop-raising techniques and disease control to farm legislation being considered at the state and national levels. Audit reports...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1853-1989; Other: Date acquired: 08/28/1980
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Gurler Family Papers (DeKalb)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-025
Scope and Contents
The Gurler Family Papers contain 4 boxes of family letters and business transactions (1879-1932) which document a substantial portion of the Gurler brothers' private life and their professional associations (1894-1906). Also included in the collection is Gurler family genealogical material (1729-1968) and biographical accounts (1840-1940).
Box 1 contains 12 file folders including genealogical charts, biographical sketches, family letters, a copy of G.H. Gurler's publication, his army...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1840-1990; Other: Date acquired: 09/15/1977
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Halcyon Club of Polo Records
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-232
Scope and Contents
The first series, the Halcyon Club of Polo, includes meeting minutes from October 19, 1910 through May 20, 1992 and programs/annual reports from 1898 to 1914 and 1986 through 1996. Programs between these dates can be found in the Literary Club of Polo volumes. Also contained in the series are correspondence, newspaper clippings, program committee lists, and speeches. Of special interest is a sachet party favor given to each member at the 90th anniversary of the club. The second series...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1898-1996; Other: Date acquired: 06/12/1998
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Hall Family Collection (Sycamore)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-117
Scope and Contents
The collection partially documents four generations of the Horace Hall family of Sycamore, Illinois from 1824 to 1946. Most of the correspondence provides detailed information on family lifestyles in the last half of the nineteenth century. Important to note are the letters that provide insight on family attitudes during the Civil War years. Genealogical charts, personal diaries, family legal documents, publications, photographs, and scrapbooks complete the collection. The original...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1824-1946; Other: Date acquired: 11/09/1980
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
Harris W. Fawell Papers (Naperville)
Collection
Identifier: RHC-RC-004
Scope and Contents
The records in the collection document Harris W. Fawell’s principal activities as a state senator for the 41st district from 1965 to 1975.
The first series of correspondence files concerns Fawell’s involvement with civic, intergovernmental, and professional organizations, recommendations for the legislative internship program, requests for information from state legislators, and local constituents regarding public policy issues.
The subject files contain information on various Illinois...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1963-1977; Other: Date acquired: 10/16/1980
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
