The Star Reporter (McHenry County)

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-131

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection of The Star Reporter dates from 1965 to 1981. The issues from August 1976 to January 1980 are missing with the 1975-1981 run incomplete. The Reporter contains a wide variety of information on activities in McHenry County. In particular, the governmental aspect of the county is featured. Additional topics include population, public schools, transportation, and organizational information. The collection would be particularly useful for researchers studying the political climate of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s.

Dates

created: 1965-1981
Other: Date acquired: 09/29/1981

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.

Biographical or Historical Information

The Star Reporter began in 1957 as a newsletter of the Government Improvement League of McHenry County. Cal Skinner, Sr. belonged to the group and was responsible for publishing the newsletter. From 1963 to 1968 the publication became the Public Affairs Newsletter. Finally, in 1969, Skinner became owner and publisher of the newsletter printing business, renaming the publication The Star Reporter. Mr. Skinner sold the publishing company in September 1981.

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