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Bertha G. Bradt Collection (DeKalb)

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RHC-RC-046
Scope and Contents The Bertha Glidden Bradt Collection contains textual and pictorial records relating to Bradt family genealogy and history dating 1830-1954, the Glidden family manuscripts, and materials from S.E. Bradt’s role in the development of Illinois highways. More than 1,000 volumes are included with the collection and are located in the reading room. A complete listing of the volumes can be found in the Shelflist. The Bradt family records contain personal items belonging to Mrs. S.E. Bradt and the...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1830-1954; Other: Date acquired: 10/19/1978

Franklin Grove Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RHC-RC-115
Scope and Contents The Franklin Grove Collection contains a variety of documents detailing several facets of the community's history.  One series comprises minutes and treasurer's account books, (1932-1980) from the Cross Roads Community Club.  This club organized in the early 1930's to provide social and recreational entertainment programs for Franklin Grove families.  Another series partially documents the Franklin Grove Nursery from 1844 to 1884.  A.R. Whitney, owner of the nursery, developed the famous...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1844-1995