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McMaster, Daniel

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

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Consider Fund Transfer For New Library - (1) Article detailing a brief history of the library and how the library will be moving from its location at 40 East Scranton Avenue to a new location, as the city is in talks with architects for a new building. (2) Article from the Lake Forester titled "Consider Fund Transfer For New Library". The article details if there is a possibility that the Village of Lake Bluff could transfer accumulated funds for construction for a new village library.
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Correspondence between Arthur Perrow, Jr. and members of the Building Commission. - A series of eight letters; a hand drawn survey of the property in question by Elmer Vliet and a Resolution by the Lake Bluff Building Commission, all addressing Arthur Perrow's appeal to that Zoning Board, requesting permission to build a house on part of lot 2 in block twenty eight, being in the 600 block of Sunrise Avenue. The Commission in their Resolution, refused Perrow's appeal "because of insufficient frontage required by ordinance. " The resolution continues for two pages. Also a wedding announcement for Arthur Perrow and Dorothy Zimmerman both of Lake Bluff, from the Waukegan News - Sun, dated April 19, 1934.

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Daniel McMaster - Black and white photograph of Daniel Riley McMaster, who was the lead force for the incorporation of Union Church.
Daniel McMaster

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Daniel McMaster - Color photograph of Daniel Riley McMaster, who was the lead force for the incorporation of Union Church.
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Daniel McMaster - Original resolution from the Board of Trustees of the Union Church thanking Daniel McMaster for his dedication and service to the Church. Daniel McMaster's original Illinois State Bar Association certificate. Dated July 1st, 1957.
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Daniel McMaster and Family - Black and white portraite of Daniel McMaster and Family.
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Escrow document between Swalgren, Amedeo Santi and Addie Sprauge - Escrow document between Gunnar Swalgren, Amedeo Santi and Addie Sprauge outlining the transfer of ownership of various lots: A deed from Addie Sprauge, a widow, dated October 26, 1949, conveying to Gunnar and Harriet Swalgren lots one (1) and two (2) in the resubdivision of parts of block seventeen (17) of the original plat of Lake Bluff and ALSO: Part of Lot one (1) in the Albert Hancox subdivision. Gunnard deposits $550 as the full purchase price. (See Deed 4 in this catalog.) In addition, Sprague conveys to Amedeo Santi by warranty deed, a portion of Lot nine (9) in resubdivision of parts of block seventeen (17) and ALSO lot five (5) in the outer circle of lots in the Original Plat of Lake Bluff. Santi deposits $1,500 as the full purchase price. (See Deed 4 in this catalog.) Daniel McMaster acted as attorney for Addie Sprague. The Swalgrens lived at 617 East Prospect Avenue from 1944 - 1988
Escrow document between Swalgrens, Amedeo Santi and Addie Sprauge

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Graham Munch - Typed biography about Graham Munch who owned a pharmacy at 40 East Scranton Avenue which served as his residence and business from 1924 to 1958. In 1958 Munch donated the building to the Lake Bluff Library on the condition that he retain his residence onthe second floor for the remainder of his life. Munch died only a few months later, on December 8, 1958. Also included is a letter to the Lake Forester from Daniel Riley McMaster citing Graham Munch as the Friendliest Person in Town, dated March 4, 1954.

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Lake Bluff Library Board Looks to Village For New Home - Newspaper article about the Lake Bluff Library Board asking the Village Board to give them a village-owned lot, that is immediately west of the library, so that the library can continue with its plans to build a new library.
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Lake Bluff Public Library Construction Status Report and Building Fund Drive Progress Report - Lake Bluff Public Library Construction Status Report and Building Fund Drive Progress Report Included Topics: - Construction Proceeding Satisfactorily - Financing Completed - McMaster Property Sold - Building Fund Drive Slowing - Major Givers Memorialized - Thanks to Many
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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
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Lot Sale to Held Fund New Library - Article titled "Lot Sale to Held Fund New Library" details the Lake Bluff Library converting an asset to cash by selling its residential property at the corner of E. Prospect and Evanston Avenue, in which the proceeds of the land sale will be used for the new library which is currently under construction.
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New Library Progress Report - Progress report on plans for the new library. Report is from the Board of Directors of the Lake Bluff Public Library.
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Original Document on Lake Bluff Public Library Creation - Original copy of a typed document detailing the creating of the Lake Bluff Public Library. It details the following: - In 1926 Library Directors were elected - In 1927 a store for the Library was opened at 34 Center Ave - In 1933 the Library was moved into two stores at 36 and 38 Center Ave - In 1944 the Library moved to 113 Scranton Ave - February 1958 Graham Munch donated his building, 40 Scranton Ave, to the library - In 1960 Daniel McMasters donated some of his property along Prospect Ave for Library purposes - the Library sold this for $31,500 in which proceeds were used for a new building fund. - In 1975 the Library moved once again to its final destination 123 E. Scranton Ave.
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The Many Face of the Lake Bluff Public Library - A comprehensive history of the Lake Bluff Public Library starting from 1919.
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