Joyce Holmberg Papers

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-294

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Joyce Holmberg Papers date from 1982 to 2002. The records include documents, news articles, copies of Senate bills, and photographs. Of special interest are the information on the legislation sponsored by Holmberg and her radio commentaries for WNIU, a radio station at Northern Illinois University.

Dates

created: 1983-2002
Other: Date acquired: 03/20/2009

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

Joyce Holmberg retired in January of 1993 from the Illinois Senate after ten years of representing the Rockford area. As chairman of the Senate Higher education Committee and Local Government Committee, she was regarded as one of the General Assembly’s authorities on education. With a master’s degree in counseling psychology, she also served as a teacher, parent educator, and administrator in the Rockford Public Schools.

Note written by Biography provided by Former Senator Holmberg

Extent

2.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The Joyce Holmberg Papers includes four series: Issue Research and News, Legislation, Legislative Synopsis and Digest Publication, WNIU Radio Commentary.