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1. A program for the memorial service for Phyllis Albrecht, and recollections by Kathy O'Hara and others unknown.

   Phyllis Albrecht

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2. Obituary for Phyllis Albrecht, President of Lake Bluff Village. She became the first female trustee on the Lake Bluff Billage Board in 1973 and later became the first female Village President.

   1st female president of Lake Bluff

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3. Abstract of Votes - This document is the Abstract of Votes showing the vote tallies by precinct for the Knollwood referendum. Yes votes in favor of annexation were 880. No votes were 883.

   Abstract of Votes

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4. Advisory Unit Strikes Accord on Annexation - The Lake Bluff Village Board and the Knollwood Homeowner's Association reached agreement to recommend annexation of Knollwood into Lake Bluff. Several questions remain.

   Advisory Unit Strikes Accord on Annexation

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5. Albrecht Named Municipal League's Vice President - Article from the Pioneer Press Newspaper titled "Albrecht Named Municipal League's Vice President" details Albrecht's election as vice president of the Lake County Municipal League, a voluntary association of municipalities in the county.

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6. Albrecht Will Not Seek Re-Election - Newspaper Article from the Lake Forester titled "Albrecht Will Not Seek Re-Election" detailing that after 4 years as board president and 12 years on the village board Phyllis Albrecht will be resigning.

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7. Annexation Fails By Three Votes - A news article in the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser reported that the Knollwood annexation referendum failed by three votes. In spite of the record hot day, 96 degrees, a record number of voters turned out.

   Annexation Fails By Three Votes

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8. Annexation Fails by Three Votes Recount Demanded - News articles announcing that the Knollwood annexation was defeated by three votes. A recount is demanded.

   Annexation Fails by Three Votes

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9. Annexation Meeting Raises Questions - A newspaper article reporting on a planning session between Lake Bluff and Knollwood to discuss annexations questions.

   Annexation Meeting Raises Questions

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10. Annexation of Knollwood - Letter from Elmer Vliet to The Lake Bluff President, Phyllis Albrecht, and Board of Trustees advocating for the annexation of Knollwood. Included are school population numbers and other data.

    Annexation of Knollwood

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11. Ann posing with the silver bowl she was given - A color photograph of Phyllis Albrecht and Ann Beck at a library gathering. Ann is posing with the silver bowl she was given.

    Ann posing with silver bowl she was given

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12. Board Confirms Vote: Challenges Begin - A newspaper article reporting that residents from each precinct may file requests to challenge the vote that failed to approve annexation of Knollwood.

    Board Confirms Vote: Challenges Begin

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13. Board Confirms Vote: Challenges Begin - Newspaper articles confirming the vote totals in the Knollwood annexation referendum and advising that a challenge to the vote by recount and through court action is planned.

    Board Confirms Vote: Challenges Begin

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14. Board To Vote on Knollwood - Newspaper article announcing that the Lake Bluff Village Board of Trustees will vote on the annexation of Knollwood. Board members are divided on the issue, as are residents.

    Board To Vote on Knollwood

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15. Caucus Taps Graf for LB President - Newspaper Article in the Lake Forest News/Voice titled "Caucus Taps Graf for LB President" details the choosing of new incumbents by the advisory committee, the stepping down of Phyllis Albrecht, and the new village trustees.

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16. Citizens for an Open Caucus - Letter sent to residents of the Village of Lake Bluff to attend the Area Caucus Meetings. This gave residents a chance for a "direct, personal, and equal voice in the selection of nominee for the Village Board of Trustees". Enclosed with the letter was a map that notified residents of their neighborhood area meeting. This map is the same maps as New 696. Attached is the original envelope the letter came in

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17. Committee Report on Knollwood Annexation - In 1973, the Village Board requested the Plan Commission to examine the desirability of annexing portions of School District 65 that were unincorporated. The Plan Commission unanimously recommended proceeding with annexation of six areas within the school district. A committee within the Village Board was then formed to conduct further studies and make final recommendations. This is a summary of those recommendations.

    Committee Report on Knollwood Annexation

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18. Confidential Report - Letter from Peter Nordigian to the President and Board of Trustees, Village of Lake Bluff, concerning the legal opinion of another attorney regarding the Tangley Oaks Subdivision.

    Confidential Report

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19. Corrine and Marilyn Briscoe - Corrine, at age 9, Marilyn, at age 2, and their sister Lois, at age 4, moved into the Lake Bluff Children's Home when both parents contracted contagious illnesses. The sisters enjoyed their time living at the LBCH. Cassette tape of an interview taken in 2006 of Marilyn Briscoe recalling memories of the LBCH's grounds, buildings, and underground tunnels. - Interview notes to go with. Printed photos of sisters. Many letters from Neva Wallace to Phyllis Albrecht regarding material on Wallace's cousin, Corrine Briscoe. - Letters including poetry, photos, history and memories. Photograph of Marylin. Genealogy tree. Copy of a 1949 Elgin Daily Courier News article regarding the ground breaking for a new dining hall at the LBCH including a photo of Marylin. Newspaper clippings of Corrines engagement and marriage announcements. An art exhibition program from 1956 for Corrines watercolor works. Corrines autobiography written for the LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL class of '47 50th reunion. Corrines obituary. 2006 letter from Marilyn to Phylis Albrecht recalling memories of time spent at LBCH. Samples of Corrines watercolor art and stories. LBCH history flyer. LBCH interview questions outline.

    Corrine and Marilyn Briscoe

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20. Decision on Village's Water Supply Delayed to Summer - Pioneer Press Newspaper titled "Decision on Village's Water Supply Delayed to Summer" detailing a decision made on various alternative water source options.

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21. Developer Threatens To Sue Lake Bluff - After the Lake County Circuit Court Judge denied the Lake Bluff Village request to stop construction of an apartment complex, the developer threatened to sue the village if they appealed the decision.

    Developer Threatens To Sue Lake Bluff

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22. Development of Harrison House Property - A letter from Phillip Ross, Thomas Tincher, Phyllis Albrecht, and Kathy O'Hara to Village President Christine Letchinger, and Trustees David Barkhausen, Rick Lesser, Micheal Peters, Brian Rener, Marilyn Shineflug, Geoff Surkamer offering their support for the planned residential development on the Harrison House Property.

    Development of Harrison House Property

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23. Distinguished Home Awards - This issue explains Distinguished Home Awards and includes some Lake Bluff trivia.

    Distinguished Home Awards

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24. Documents to Phyllis Albrecht - Documents sent to Phyllis Albrecht in a letter Includes: - List of Names - A Pioneer Press Newspaper Article from April 4, 1985, titled Lake Bluff Officials Discuss Future - A card from the United Methodist Women's Club congratulating Phyllis on her appointment as the first Village Female President - Handmade paper vase with roses. - Original Envelope sent to Phyllis Albrecht

    Phyllis Albrecht Letter

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25. Feasibility of the Annexation of Knollwood - The minutes of a public meeting to discuss the feasibility of annexing Knollwood by the Village of Lake Bluff. Board members reported on considerations for streets, sewers, zoning, police and fire protection. School District concerns were recorded, as were several comments from the public, both for and against the proposal.

    Feasibility of the Annexation of Knollwood

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26. James Albrecht - On line obituary for James Albrecht long time resident of Lake Bluff and 30 year employee of Abbott Laboratories

    James Albrecht

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27. J. Howard Wood, Former Publisher and Chairman of Tribune Co. - Obituary in the Chicago Tribune for J. Howard Wood discussing how he rose in rank at the Chicago Tribune Article on the Vliet Museum of Lake Bluff History's purchase of 127 East Scranton Avenue from J. Howard Wood Correspondence from Howard Wood's wife, Barbara Wood, to Ms. Phyllis Albrecht March 1986 article - Howard Wood discusses technological improvements in the newspaper industry Obituary in the Island Reporter for J. Howard Wood Another Chicago Tribune obituary titled J. Howard Wood: Paperboy, Publisher Another article discussing Vliet Museum purchase of 127 East Scranton Correspondence from Ann Wood to Kraig, talking about her parents J. Howard and Ruth Wood, several pictures attached

    J. Howard Wood, Former Publisher

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28. Knollwood Annexation Committee - Meeting notes from the Knollwood Annexation Committee of the Lake Bluff Board of Trustees. Items considered included a referendum, fire departments, streets and sewers improvements.

    Knollwood Annexation Committee

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29. Knollwood Annexation Proponents - A collection of letters and notices to residents promoting the vote in favor of Knollwood Annexation on August 2, 1982. Those in favor of annexation include The League of Women Voters and several members of the village board.

    Knollwood Annexation Proponents

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30. Knollwood Referendum - A letter to Lake Bluff Residents from Phyllis Albrrecht encouraging voters to review the attached information and attend the July 14 public meeting. Background information on Knollwood is included along with a zoning map.

    Knollwood Referendum

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31. Lake Bluff Briefs - Newspaper Article in the Lake Forester titled "Lake Bluff Briefs" details Phyllis H. Albrecht taking the oath of office as new president of Lake Bluff, a major increase in the cost of water for residents is anticipated, a proposed street maintenance program that is fueled by the motor fuel tax revenue, and the purchase of guardrails, pillars, and posts for protection of motorists on Moffett Road Bridge

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32. Lake Bluff in Litigation on Apartment Plan - The Lake Bluff Village Board of Trustees filed a court action requesting a Temporary Restraining Order against the development of an apartment complex. The 7 acre tract of land is 300 feet from the village limit.

    Lake Bluff in Litigation on Apartment Plan

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33. Lake Bluff Ordinance - A Lake County recorded document and court filing showing the disconnection of certain property from the City of North Chicago, and annexed by Lake Bluff. The property is located along Route 41 in the Knollwood area. Full description is included in the document.

    Lake Bluff Ordinance

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34. Lake Bluff Still Eyes Knollwood Annexation - Newspaper article reporting on the concerns Knollwood residents and Lake Bluff residents had should Knollwood be annexed into Lake Bluff.

    Lake Bluff Still Eyes Knollwood Annexation

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35. Lake Bluff Trustees Nix Shopping Center - Newspaper article dealing with a request to allow a shopping center development and two car dealerships to build at the intersection of Route 176 and Waukegan Road. The request was denied.

    Lake Bluff Trustees Nix Shopping Center

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36. LB Agrees To Annex - Newspaper article covering the Lake Bluff Village Board meeting and the favorable vote for annexation of Knollwood.

    LB Agrees To Annex

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37. Letters about the Advisory Committee - Letters about the Advisory Committee (1) Letter to All Members of the Advisory Committee to notify them of a special meeting of the Advisory Committee discussing the future actions of the Progressive Party. There is a faction that wants their support in a "unlabled" caucus system, which would be the end of the Progressive Party, however if this course is not chose this faction would become a second political party in the Village. (2) Letter from Walter H. Rahn, the Chairman of the Progressive Party to John Carter asking to call an informal meeting of the Advisory Committee as quickly as possible. The consensus being that the two factions go their separate ways. Included is an orange sheet of handwritten notes

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38. Letter to Ben Weese - Letter to Ben Weese enclosing a write-up on the Village Hall. Enclosed is the write-up on Village Hall regarding the construction that was approved by the Village Board and Webster Tomlinson, the relocation of the Fire Department, and the installation of a new hot water heating plant.

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39. Officials Ponder Fire Study - Article in the Lake Forester detailing that the Village Administrator presents progress report on fire department study to Lake Bluff Village Board

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40. Oliver Eyes Albrecht for Village President - Newspaper Article in the Pioneer Press titled "Oliver Eyes Albrecht for Village President" details Village President Thomas Oliver's recommendation to the Lake Bluff Caucus of Phyllis Albrecht upon his leave.

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41. Park Board Votes Not To Oppose Tangley Oaks - Members of the lake Bluff Park Board have voted not to oppose the effort of developers to introduce townhomes in the Tangley Oaks Subdivision.

    Park Board Votes Not To Oppose Tangley Oaks

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42. Phyllis Albrecht - A black and white photograph of Lake Bluff's first female president Phyllis Albrecht. Phyllis served as chair of Lake Bluff's Centennial Commission in 1995 and co-chair of the fundraising committee for the Lake Bluff History Museum, where she later was a board member.

    Phyllis Albrecht

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43. Phyllis Albrecht - A black and white photograph of Lake Bluff's first female president Phyllis Albrecht taken in 1984. Phyllis served as chair of Lake Bluff's Centennial Commission in 1995 and co-chair of the fundraising committee for the Lake Bluff History Museum, where she later was a board member.

    Phyllis Albrecht

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44. Phyllis Albrecht - Color photograph of Phyllis Albrecht giving a speech for the Lake Bluff Centennial. Phyllis served as chair of Lake Bluff's Centennial Commission in 1995 and co-chair of the fundraising committee for the Lake Bluff History Museum, where she later was a board member.

    Phyllis Albrecht

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45. Phyllis Albrecht - Phyllis Albrecht and her family moved to Lake Bluff in 1964 and lived on East Sheridan Place. She joined the League of Women Voters as their president from 1966 to 1968. Phyllis Albrecht was the first female trustee on the Village Board in 1973. Eventually, she became the first female president of Lake Bluff in 1981. Phyllis Albrecht played a key role in establishing the Lake Bluff History Museum. Two obituaries of Phyllis Albrecht, the first female village president of Lake Bluff. Hand drawn image of Phyllis Albrecht. Yellow envelope containing a 5x7 negative of Phyllis Albrecht. Two memos sent to Phyllis Albrecht by Murray Michelsen regarding the Village President photograph collection. Marriage announcement to wed James Albrecht, 1956. A Xerox article and photo of Albrecht at the time she was running for Village president. An article showing Albrecht, Frank Schwitzer, and Robert Istnick breaking ground for the gazebo on the Village Green, 1976. An article on the Lake Bluff League of Women Voter plans for 1965, with Albrecht listed as one of four directors. An undated article mentions Albrecht as president of the LB League of Women Voters. An article dated October 7, 1982 showing a photo of Phyllis (Village President) Ann Beck librarian and Lake Bluff Fire Chief Robert Graham showing a smoke detector for the 'Borrow a smoke alarm" program.

    Phyllis Albrecht

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46. Phyllis Albrecht and Neva Sebert Wallace - A color photo of Phyllis Albrecht and Neva Sebert Wallace at their Knox College class reunion. Wallace was a cousin of Corrine Briscoe Elliot who, with her two younger sisters, grew up in the Children's Home. Briscoe was fondly referred to as the Children's Home Bride, until the meeting with Wallace at the reunion when Wallace shared information about the three girls and how they came to Lake Bluff Children's Home.

    Phyllis Albrecht and Neva Sebert Wallace

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47. Phyllis Albrecht Points to Year of Achievement - Newspaper Article in the News/Voice titled "Phyllis Albrecht Points to Year of Achievement" detailing the accomplishments that Albrecht has done in the year of 1984 to 1985.

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48. Phyllis and Ann at a library gathering - A color photograph of Phyllis Albrecht and Ann Beck in the library during a gathering.

    Phyllis and Ann at a library gathering

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49. Phyllis and Ann shaking hands in the library - A color photograph of Phyllis Albrecht shaking hands at a library gathering. Pat Nissen (Library Board President) standing to the left applauding.

    Phyllis and Ann shaking hands in the library

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50. Phyllis speaking at a library gathering - A color photograph of Phyllis Albrecht speaking at a library gathering.

    Phyllis speaking at a library gathering

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