Related Records

1. Advertisement for Village Election - Advertisement for Village Election Discusses Progressive Party Candidates for Village President, Trustees, Village Clerk, and Police Magistrate.

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2. Edward Burkill - Black and white photograph of Edward Burkill, captured while he was the Village President.

   Edward Burkill

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3. Edward Burkill - Edward Burkill served as Village President from 1943 to 1947 and lived on 309 Briar Ln with his wife Lillian Burkill. Two black and white headshots of Edward Burkill taken while he was village president. Handwritten letter from Lillian Burkill quickly explaining the headshots.

   Edward Burkill

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4. L.B. Plan Commission Meeting Tonight for Building Discussion - Newspaper Article from the Lake Forester titled "L.B. Plan Commission Meeting Tonight for Building Discussion" regarding an open meeting of the Lake Bluff Plan Commission. The purpose of the meeting is to consider any building problems in the Village after the war.

   New 722

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5. Letter from Maurice E. Benson to Daniel Riley McMaster - Letter from Maurice E. Benson to Daniel Riley McMaster stating he has received his letter dated February 7th with a copy of a charge for some books, however when Benson attempted to return those books McMaster was not home. Therefore, Benson gave the books to Ed Burkhill and asked that he returned the books on his behalf. Benson was to write to Ed to find out the whereabouts of the books.

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6. Letters from Josephine Quist - Letters from Josephine Quist (1) Letter from Josephine Quist to Mr. and Mrs. Burkill detailing that the Town and Tennis Club is indebted to them for their generous hospitality. (2) Letter From Josephine Quist to Harry Meng detailing that open tennis tournaments are held in the village but are not currently scheduled and when they are she will let him know (3) Letter from Josephine Quist to the President and Commissioners detailing that a member of the Park District come to the Board of Director's of Town and Tennis Club meetings and she request they send a representative.

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7. Letters from Walter Dalitsch to Edward Burkill - Letters from Walter Dalitsch to Edward Burkill 1) Letter from Walter Dalitsch to Edward Burkill asking for help with the large number of dogs roaming the village that are destructive and diseased and the excessive growth of ragweed on the uncultivated plots of grounds east of Sheridan Road. 2) Letter from Walter Dalitsch to Edward Burkill regarding the excessive growth of ragweed in the town, in which he did not get a reply for in his last letter dated July 28, 1944. Dalitsch states that there be some civic pride in the town and then when the Village is called upon it should handle the problem

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8. Letters Regarding General Douglas MacArthur's Motorcade - April 25th, 1951 Letter from the Village Board to the citizens of Lake Bluff encouraging the townspeople to gather uptown with American flags to greet General Douglas MacArthur as his motorcade passes through. May 14th, 1951 Letter addressed to the Village President, Harmon Woodworth, congratulating the board and the village in coordinating General Douglas MacArthur's motorcade to pause in Lake Bluff for the General to lay a wreath on the war memorial. Both letters are typed.

   Letters Regarding General Douglas MacArthur's Motorcade

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9. Letters to Members from the Board of Directors - Letters to Members from the Board of Directors (1) Letter discusses that the Club has been less active due to the War and they feel that it is time for a revival, they want to enlarge their membership as there are many new residents to Lake Bluff. (2) Letter discusses Dues, Social Events, and New Members

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10. Msc. Letters from the Town and Tennis Club Members - Msc. Letters from the Town and Tennis Club Members (1) Letter from Mary Dangremond stating that she has been informed by Bill Densmore that the recipient of the letter has not paid their dues. (2) Handwritten letter to Dixon Williams from Charles Buresh Jr. about insurance contracts for trophies for the Town and Tennis Club being placed with Connecticut Erie Ins. Co. and thanking Williams for his business. (3) Letter to Harmon Woodworth about the approval of new Members to his Publicity Committee, his need for a rough outline of his committees activities for the next year, and routines that need to be set up within his committee. (4) Letter from Stewart Reed Brown to Walter Nisbet about his concern for the Club's financial status. (5) Letter to Ed Burkill confirming use of Village Hall by the Board of Directors of the Town and Tennis Club. (6) Letter from Helen E. Smith to Dixon Williams thanking him for all the work he did on the tournament, as it was their most successful one. (7) Letter to Walter Nisbet from Harold Hawes discussing the forms of certificate for incorporation. (8) Letter to Walter Nisbet from Paul Soper thanking him for inviting the sailors to a tennis match.

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11. Petitions on Zoning Ordinances - Petitions on Zoning Ordinances 1) Letter from Edward Burkill to Mabelle Becker, Chairman of the Department of Government and Economic Welfare, regarding the the petitions relating to maintaing property values in the Village. 2) Letter from Mabelle Becker to Edward Burkill enclosing the signed petitions on zoning ordinances. 3) Petition, signed by residents of Lake Bluff, on having the Village produce siginficant tax revenue in which they believe the solution lies in re-zoning and modifying the Village ordinances. (5 Pages)

    Doc 3283

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12. Progressive Party Meeting Minutes - Progressive Party Meeting Minutes Topics Include: - Election of Permanent Chairman - Nomination for First and Second Vice-Chairman - Accomplishments of the Village Administration - Nominations for Village President - Nominations for Village Trustees - Nominations for Village Clerk - Nominations for Police Magistrate

    Doc 2576

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13. Roster of Board of Trustees - Roster of citizens who have served on the Board of Trustees since 1929. Including: - Presidents - Board Members - Clerks

    Doc 2996

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14. Thanksgiving Proclamations Made by the Village Presidents - Thanksgiving Proclamations Made by the Village Presidents Proclamation Were Made by: - Charles A. Densmore in 1932 - David T. Smithson in 1933 or 1934 (page undated) - Elmer Vliet in 1935 and 1936 - Irwin W. Stean in 1937 and 1938 - Raymond L. Lewis in 1939 and 1940 - James E. Payton in 1941 - Edward W. Burkill in 1945 (and 1 undated, year possibly 1943, 1944, or 1946) - Victor R. Sleeter in 1947 and 1948 - Harmon H. Woodworth in 1949 and 1950

    Doc 2675

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15. Various Letters From Edgar (Edward) Peske - Various Letters From Edgar (Edward) Peske (1) Letter from Edgar Peske to Archie Bowen saying to make arrangements with retail athletic suppliers so members can purchase equipment at a discount, determine whether the Lake Forest High School tennis courts can be used by the Club's members, arrange with Park Board for bleachers at the tennis courts when exhibitions or tournaments are played, and investigate the cost and methods of financing a lighting system at the tennis courts. (2) Letter from Edgar Peske to Bill Densmore detailing a meeting at Village Hall by the Social and Membership Committee and to have a report of past and planned future activities, financial reports, and recommendations for discussion in order to expedite the meeting. (3) Letter from Edgar Peske to Paul Heerens confirming the use of Village Hall. (4) Letter from Edgar Peske to Archie Bowen attaching final correspondence with Highland Park School, a suggestion to secure financial concession from a nearby golf course, and possibility of sponsoring bowling one night a week. (5) Letter from Edgar Peske to Edward W. Burkill confirming arrangements for the use of Village Hall. (6) Letter from Edgar Peske to Harold Hawes about Peske serving on a special committee in which they review the Club's bylaws to determine if they fit the Club's needs and to formulate any changes, included is also a list of questions that Peske raised. (7) Letter from Edgar Peske to all Officers and Committee Chairmen reminding them about a meeting at Village Hall that only voting members are allowed to attend, and then everyone is present and report the activities of their committees.

    Doc 2105

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16. Village Presidents - Black and White photos of Village Presidents Photos are not exhaustive

    Trusdell and Cornish

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