DeKalb County (Ill)

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The majority of the collection documents the involvement of the Association in the creation of the Ellwood House as a museum. The DeKalb County Fine Arts Association Collection dates from 1961 to 1979 and consists of by-laws, correspondence, and meeting minutes. The collection is by no means complete but will give the researcher background information regarding the formation of the Ellwood House as well as other activities of the Association.

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The collection consists of historical plat maps for cities and townships in DeKalb County (Ill.) from 1865-1951. Also included are the meeting minutes of the DeKalb County Highway Commission from April 5, 1884- April 15, 1913.

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The records in this collection document the activities of the DeKalb County Historical Society from 1972 to 1986.

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The records of the DeKalb County Home Economists date from January 1983 to June 1999 and contains bylaws, membership lists, meeting minutes and organization mailings.

Scope and Contents This collection contains materials which document the efforts of the DeKalb County Migrant Ministry from 1964 to 1979, and other organizations which aided migrant and impoverished farm workers in the DeKalb County area from the mid-1970's to 1980. Joan Hallaron became involved in the migrant ministry in 1969 through her church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sycamore, Illinois.  Her involvement as a board member and office holder throughout the 1970's with the DeKalb County Migrant Ministry...

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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.

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The DeKalb County Senior Citizens Clubs Collection consists of two series: Waterman, Illinois Elderberries Club and the Hinckley, Illinois Golden Age Club. Series I contains the minutes of the Waterman Elderberries Club for the years 1976-1986. Series II consists of the minutes and attendance lists for the Hinckley Golden Age Club. Also included in Series II is a scrapbook that contains photographs, programs, and newspaper clippings.