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Fire Chief Thomas Evert.

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1954 Fire Department Personnel - Image of 1954 Fire Department Personnel
Doc 346

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A group of seven men at an American Legion event - A 5 x 7 black and white photo of a group of seven men at an American Legion event all wearing Legion caps. Names on reverse: Tom Evert, Gil Lewis, Pete Toomey, Ken Wood, Bronson Gridley, Paul Robinson, Adolph Edgren.
A group of seven men at an American Legion event

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An audio tape interview with Ed Muto - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Ed Muto

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Award Ceremony - Greyscale photos of award ceremony where the Certificate of Meritorious Service is being given to Thomas Evert
Photo 30088

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Certificate Issued to Thomas J. Evert - Certificate Issued to Thomas J. Evert by the Recruit Training Command at the United States Naval Training Center for Fire Fighters Training Unit
Certificate

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Chief Evert at Christmas Drive - Grayscale Photo of Chief Evert with toys collected for the Fire Department's Annual Christmas Drive
Photo 3072

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Chief Thomas Evert's Red Binder - Chief Thomas Evert's Red Binder Contains Articles, Photos, Certificates, Advertisements, Letters, and more. Binder contains 17 different Newspaper Articles ranging from 1952-1973. The articles come from various sources like the Lake Forester, The Lake Bluff Review, The Waukegan News-Sun, and more. These articles are similar in which they all talk about Chief Thomas Evert, whether it's his achievements, additions to the Fire House, his years of service, fires he's put out, and more. 13 Letters ranging from 1956-1973 with a range of topics like, The Annual Public Award Ceremony, Park District, Village Board of Trustees Session, Letters of Appreciation, and Letters from the American Legion. Letters vary in form from printed to handwritten. 2 Historical Files details the history of the Lake Bluff Fire Department. 4 Advertisements about the Fire Department's Garage Sale (2), Midsummer Party, and Snacks and Drinks at the Fire House. 2 Certificates, 1 for Recognition and 1 for Meritorious Service. 5 Miscellaneous documents 17 Photos to be catalogued separately

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Department Photo - Greyscale photo of the Lake Bluff Fire Department Left: Chief Tom Evert, Carl Dill, Deputy Chief Alvan Malsch Back Row 2nd From the Right - Howard Monroe
Photo 3085

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Fire Chief Thomas Evert - Fire Chief Thomas Evert in the 4th of July Parade, 1966.

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Fire Chief Thomas Evert. - Fire Chief Thomas Evert. Left ?

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Fire chief Tom Evert on a fire truck - A reproduced photo of fire chief Tom Evert bringing out one of the fire engines for a test run. The photo is an printed copy of a Chicago Sun-Times photo December 18, 1958. Thomas Evert was a volunteer fireman in Lake Bluff during the 1920s. Soon, he earned the title of fire captain then, in 1948, after serving in WW 2, Evert became the Lake Bluff Fire Chief. He is responsible for bringing in new technology and repairs to the fire department's equipment through public contribution. For example, repairing the trucks and installing a siren. Evert also served as the superintendent of the Park District. He was responsible for converting the Village Dump into Artesian Park including the construction of the original warming house, four baseball diamonds, an ice skating rink, and a football field. Evert lived at 115 Ravine Avenue with his family as well as 222 East Prospect Avenue.
Fire chief Tom Evert on a fire truck

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Fire Department Members - Fire Department Members in front of the Fire Engine Men included are: Tom Evert (On Bumper), John Cole, [Illegible], Allen Kuhlman, Clifford Kiracofe, Harmond Woodward, Victor Sleeter, Marlin Leffler, Tom Shaw, and A. W. R. Oswald. 2 Photos: 1 Greyscale and 1 Colore
Fire Member Staff Photo

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Fire Department Roster - Fire Department Roster Includes: - Chief - Asst Chief - Secretary - Treasurer - International - Dodge - Engineer - Salvage - Signalman - Unassigned
Doc 3688

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Fireman to Play Santa As Usual in Lake Bluff - Article in the Chicago Daily News which gives a brief overview of the history of the Fire Department on the left side and photos of the volunteer fire fighter who will be playing Santa.
Doc 3648

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Firemen in Front of Fire Truck - Greyscale photo of firemen in front of the fire truck Top Row: ?, Mr. Wintz (in truck), Al Malsch, ?, ?, ?, Joe Bubb, Steve Mietescu, Charlie Campbell, Marv Whitten Bottom Row: Tom Evert, John Cole, Harland Kinny, Gunnar Swalgren, Chris Elfert
Photo 3084

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I've Been Good For a Whole Year - Article in the Lake Forester about children visiting Santa Clause at the Lake Bluff Fire House
Doc 335

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Lake Bluff Honors Tom Evert - From the Congressional Record Proceeding and Debates of the 93rd Congress, First Session, Honorable Robert McClory honors Tom Evert for 38 years of dedicated service.

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Lake Bluff Review Presents Your Village Officials - Newspaper Article titled "Oliver Slated Village President" Includes: - Village President - Trustees - Police Chief - Village Clerk - Village Attorney - Village Administrator - Volunteer Fire Chief - Park Board President - Park Lieutenant
Doc 3214

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Lake County Star - Lake Bluff League of Women Voter to Discuss Child Welfare. Mrs. Byron Karzas, 244 West Sheridan Place, is the hostess. Another meeting held at 116 West Washington, by Mrs. Paul Frederick and the last meeting was held at Mrs. J. H. Peters, 215 Oak Terrace
Lake County Star

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Lake County Star - Lake Bluff League of Women Voter to Discuss Child Welfare. Mrs. Byron Karzas, 244 West Sheridan Place, is the hostess. Another meeting held at 116 West Washington, by Mrs. Paul Frederick and the last meeting was held at Mrs. J. H. Peters, 215 Oak Terrace
Lake County Star

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Lake County Star: "A Look at Lake Bluff" - Council Buffaloed by Bridge - the Carr-Thompson Bridge over Mayflower Street between Maplewood and Illinois Avenues. Lake Bluff Park Facilities Improve - the park board reports that the acquisition for Rockland park has been completed. 32 High School Seniors Win Scholarships A photo of THE CONFIRMATION CLASS OF GRACE METHODIST CHURCH in Lake Bluff. Assault Housemother - Lake Forest College Woman's Club was founded in 1905 Lake Bluff's New Treasurer - Ralph Grant and his wife Dorothy Grant live at 357 Hirst Court. They have one son, Tom Grant Lake Bluff League of Women Voters Plans Picnic at the home of Mrs. Russell Baker at 232 Ravine Forest Drive
A Look At Lake Bluff

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Lake Forest News - Lake Forest News - No articles about Lake Bluff.
Lake Forest News

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LB Firemen Serve Village For 56 Years - Lake Forester Article about Lake Bluff Volunteer Fire Department being 56 years old
Doc 331

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Letter from D. Coyd Taggart to Thomas Evert - Letter from D. Coyd Taggart to Thomas Evert thanking Evert and the Fire Department for their quick response during the fire on the campus of the Children's Home.
Letter to Thomas Evert

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Letter from Dottie Oliver to Thomas Evert - Letter from Dottie Oliver to Thomas Evert thanking the fire department for their service
Letter to Thomas Evert

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Letter from Eleanor H. Steinert to Thomas Evert - Letter from Eleanor H. Steinert to Thomas Evert thanking him and the Fire Department when a fire broke out at the Bath and Tennis Club.
Letter to Thomas Evert

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Letter From Fire Department - Letter to village resident from the Fire Department requesting support on an upcoming bond issue
Doc 341

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Letter from Fire Department to Residents - Letter from Fire Department to Residents discussing the purchasing of a new Fire Truck and other essential equipment.
Doc 3706

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Letter from Josephine Quist to Thomas Evert - Letter from Josephine Quist to Thomas Evert extending her thanks for his work on the Beach Carnival and the Tennis Tournament, due to this Quist enclosed a check.
Doc 2164

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Letters About the Beach Carnival - Letters About the Beach Carnival (1) Letter from John Schneider to Lake Bluff Park Board asking to have the approval of the Park Board to hold the Beach Carnival at Lake Bluff Beach. (2) Letter from Margaret Mueller to John Schneider giving approval for the Beach Carnival at Lake Bluff Beach
Doc 2183

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Letters to Residents from the Volunteer Fire Department - Letters to Residents from the Volunteer Fire Department 1) Letter letting residents know that the Volunteer Fire Department's resuscitator is permanently out of commission and they do not have the funds to purchase another one. They are asking for donations as a new machine costs $632.40. 2) Letter thanking residents for their donations to the resuscitator fund. They not only were able to buy the machine but were able to buy some fire equipment such as foam, first aid kits, adjustable ladders, etc. They received $1,939.90 in donations and after the cost of the machine they were left with $1,164.92 for other items.
Doc 3652

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Membership Certificate - Membership Certificate issued to Chief Thomas Evert of the Lake Bluff Fire Department, for being in good standing.
Certificate

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Oath of Office Documents - Oath of Office Documents for the following people in the following positions: - Christian Elfert as Chief of Police - Leopold H. Grost as Superintendent of Public Works - Margaret Mueller as Treasurer and Water Clerk of the Village of Lake Bluff - Thomas Evert as Fire Chief
Doc 2965

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Oath of Office Documents - Oath of Office Documents for the following people in the following positions: - Leopold H. Grost as Superintendent of Public Works - Ethel C. Bowen as Treasurer of the Village of Lake Bluff - Christian Elfert as Chief of Police - Gunnar Swalgren as a Police Officer - Thomas Evert as Fire Chief - Ethel Barnum as Water Clerk of the Village of Lake Bluff - David Kuhlman as Building Commissioner
Doc 2964

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Police and Fire Photo - Greyscale photo of Members of the Fire Department and Police Department inf front of their respective vehicles. Men Identified in the Photo: Leo Grost, Joe Bubb, Steve Mietescu, Charlie Campbell, Tom Evert, Al Malsch, Mr Wintz (In Truck), John Cole, Al Kuhlman, Marlin Lefler, Harmon Woodworth, Marv Whitten, Vic Sleeter, Major Wachs, Harland Kinney, Chris Elfert, and Gunnar Swalgren. The remaining 6 are unidentified - there is a legend on the back of the photo provided by Ellie Borders.
Police and Fire Photo

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Red Cross Training Class - Police Department Red Cross Training Class Top Row, Left to Right: Instructor Tegmeyer, Steve Mietescu LBFD, Asst. Fire Chief Al Mulch, Officer G Swalgren LBPD, Officer H. Kinney LBPD, Officer C. Beckstrom LBPD. Bottom Row, Left to Right: Fire Chief T. Evert, Police Chief C. Elfert, Dr. V. Sleeter, Dr. Dangermond, Dr. Ward Photograph was taken in the back of the Police Station facing south against the garage door.
Photo 3079

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Resolutions for Officer Appointments - Resolutions for Officer Appointments includes: - Leopold H. Grost for Superintendent of Public Works - Christian Elfert for Chief of Police - Gunnar Swalgren as Police Officer - Harland Kinney as Police Officer - Clarence Beckstrom as Police Officer - Ethel C. Bowen as Village Treasurer - Thomas Evert as Fire Chief - Ethel Barnum as Village Water Clerk - David Kuhlman as Building Commissioner
Resolution

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Resolutions From the Board of Trustees - Resolutions From the Board of Trustees to swear in Officers to the Police Department and other Government Employees, including: Gunnar Swalgren Michael J. Mastrona Ralph Pittsley Margaret Mueller - Treasurer David Kuhlman - Building Commissioner Thomas Evert - Fire Chief
Doc 3643

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Santa Claus Visits the Fire Department - Newspaper Article about Santa Claus and Rudolph Visiting the Lake Bluff Fire Department
Doc 3644

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Semi-Annual General Meeting Reports - Semi-Annual General Meeting Reports Meeting Contains: - President's Report --- Resuscitator fund, American Legion 4th of July Parade, committee appointment. - Special Committee Beach Report --- Clean-up Beach project - Winter Sports Committee Report --- Skating instruction, Skiing, Hockey, Ice Carnival, Personnel. - Social Committee Report --- Dinner Dance Event at Highland Park, financials, questions for future events. - Instruction Committee Report --- Tennis classes, instruction on basic principles showed great progress, tournament results, medals awarded, suggestions for future. - Treasurer's Report --- Receipts and Disbursements - Publicity Committee --- Cooperated with other committees to create flyers for their functions - Membership Committee Report --- Addition of new members, review of prospective members, possibility of honorary membership, restricted membership.
Doc 2111

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The Pointer - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: Lake Bluff Garden Club perpetuate ravine beauty Local sports cars in Lake Ice Race Young Republicans to attend Illinois convention Form new law partnership Lake Forest Police Dept. annual dance Cub Scouts entertain dads for Scout Week Lake Bluff man advanced in Trust Co. ranks Add Drunkometer to Lake Forest police equipment Green Thumb Theatrical group presents second play of season 55 Lake Forest merchants back Legion Flag Program Teens About Town Annual LaFoCaYo Valentine Dance Robertson's celebrate opening of new Deerpath Shop Warriors undefeated: Royals win thrilling triple overtime game 111 Hamilton Court 218 East North Avenue 514 East Scranton Avenue 205 Ravine Forest Drive 109 Moffett Road 750 Mawman Avenue 111 East Blodgett Avenue 252 East Washington Avenue 711 McKinley Road 241 East Sheridan Road
The Pointer

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Thomas Evert - Thomas Evert was a volunteer fireman in Lake Bluff during the 1920's. Soon, he earned the title of fire captain then, in 1948, after serving in WW 2, Evert became the Lake Bluff Fire Chief. He is responsible for bringing in new technology and repairs to the fire department's equipment through public contribution. For example, repairing the trucks and installing a siren. Evert also served as the superintendent of the Park District. He was responsible for converting the Village Dump into Artesian Park including the construction of the original warming house, four baseball diamonds, an ice skating rink, and a football field. Evert lived at 115 Ravine Avenue with his family as well as 222 East Prospect Avenue. An undated, 1955 Circa, typed memo stating evert is employed as Fire Chief for 1955-1956 at an annual salary of $125, plus an additional $3 for each fire and fire drill attended. Also an article from the Chicago Daily Tribune, November 10, 1950, showing a image of Tom and Lyman Bar holding shoguns and a pheasant each. Draft of a 1969 Lake Bluff Review article covering Lake Bluff American Legion Post's third annual Public Award Ceremony winner, Thomas Evert, who served as Fire Chief for 20 years. The article mentions a brief biography about Evert then highlight's his contributions to the fire station and lives he saved, such as one man he resuscitated who was pronounced dead minutes earlier. On top of highlighting his fireman career, the article also describes his role as the superintendent of the Lake Bluff Park District. With him in that role, he was responsible for the conversion of the Village Dump into Artesian Park. Board of Trustees resolution station Evert's pay for the fiscal year of 1955-1956. A Continuous Member Certificate for 20 years of membership with the American Legion awarded on March 13, 1968. A Continuous Member Certificate for 30 years of membership with the American Legion awarded on March 19, 1975. A Continuous Member Certificate for 30 years of membership with the American Legion awarded on March 17, 1976. Vilas County, Wisconsin certificate certifying that Evert caught a legal Musky in Vilas County. Awarded in 1965. Two obituaries for Evert. Also included is a letter from Miss Margaret Books, Superintendent of Lake Bluff Orphanage dated April 28, 1948 thanking Evert "for bring oxygen to us so promptly ... both babies are doing nicely." (NOTE: The Museum does not have this letter in its Collection).
Thomas Evert

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Tom Evert - A 3.5 x 3.5 color photo of Tom Evert in a brown convertible car, riding as Fourth of July Parade Marshall. Thomas Evert was a volunteer fireman in Lake Bluff during the 1920s. Soon, he earned the title of fire captain then, in 1948, after serving in WW 2, Evert became the Lake Bluff Fire Chief. He is responsible for bringing in new technology and repairs to the fire department's equipment through public contribution. For example, repairing the trucks and installing a siren. Evert also served as the superintendent of the Park District. He was responsible for converting the Village Dump into Artesian Park including the construction of the original warming house, four baseball diamonds, an ice skating rink, and a football field. Evert lived at 115 Ravine Avenue with his family as well as 222 East Prospect Avenue.
Tom Evert

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Volunteers are Fire Fighters - Article in the Lake Forester praising the fire and police departments of Lake Bluff
Doc 333

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