Ohio Grove Grange No. 1842 Records (DeKalb County)

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-227

Staff Only

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 information on young peoples’ activities. Songbooks and materials from the Illinois State and National Grange, some of which mention Northern Illinois Granges, give researchers a broad background on Granges and their activities.

Dates

created: 1928-1991
Other: Date acquired: 11/04/1996

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical or Historical Information

The Ohio Grove Grange #1842, DeKalb County, was founded in 1928 with fifteen charter members. Meetings were usually held in their own Grange Hall. Civic programs and social activities were the major focus of the Grange.

Note written by

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Marje McClure

Method of Acquisition

Marje McClure of Maple Park, Illinois, donated the Ohio Grove Grange #1842 collection to the Northern Illinois Regional History Center on November 14, 1996.