DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Auxiliary Records

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-252

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records of the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Auxiliary date from 1978 to 2010 and consist of history, bylaws, financial reports, membership information, newsletters, fund raising activities, newspaper clippings, Peddler Shop and information about the new home referendum and the new home. Note that information about the DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation, a similar organization, can be found in Box 1, Folder 43.

Dates

created: 1978+
Other: Date acquired: 08/13/2001

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 DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Auxiliary was organized in 1978. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to provide assistance to the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center and its staff for the benefit of the residents of the home. The purposes are achieved through member activities including; one-on-one visiting and activities with residents, working in the Auxiliary’s Clothing and Peddler Shops, and raising funds through Bakeless Bake Sales and Tag Day. Over the years, the Auxiliary has used these funds to provide the home and its residents with countless amenities; including, specialized health care equipment, televisions, furniture, blinds and ceiling fans, resident parties and outings, newspaper subscriptions, and much more. A listing of all items bought by the Auxiliary from 1982-2003 is located in Box 1, Folder 14. Auxiliary membership is open to all interested persons.

Note written by

Extent

1.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Jane Di Ana

Method of Acquisition

Jane Di Ana, president of the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Auxiliary, donated the auxiliary’s records to the Northern Illinois Regional History Center on August 13, 2001.