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1. Advertisments for the Progressive Party - Advertisments for the Progressive Party Shows Nominees for President, Trustee, and Police Magistrate. Also lists Publicity Committee Members for the Progressive Party.

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2. 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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3. Book-mo-Beetle - A color Poloroid photo taken in 1973 showing Henry Spruth with a small girl in front of a Volkswagon Beetle. The sign on the car reads: "Book-Mo-Beetle. We need a larger model, support your library."

   Book-mo-Beetle

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4. Certificate for Building Fund Gift - Copy of Certificate for building fund gift from Dr. Victor Sleeter

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5. Children's Home to House Book for Library - Newspaper article detailing that the Children's Home will house some books for the Library as an interim solution for the overcrowding of books.

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6. Clean Up Week Proclamations - Clean Up Week Proclamations given by the Village Presidents in order to beautify the Village premises, the Village, for one week only, allows Village trucks to remove all refuse without charge if it is brought to the curb. Proclamations have been signed by: - Henry C. Spruth on April 22, 1936 (Also included a Fire Precaution) - Elmer B. Vliet on April 27, 1937 - Irwin W. Steans on April 18, 1938 - The Board of Trustees on April 20, 1940; May 3, 1941; April 25, 1944; April 8, 1952; April 7, 1953; April 6, 1954

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7. 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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8. Elmer, John, Lewis and Henry at Dedication - Two black and white photographs of Elmer Vliet, John Cloes Stedman, Lewis Steadman and Henry Spruth (left to right) at the 1975 Library Dedication.

   Elmer, John, Lewis and Henry at Dedication

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9. Elmer Vliet and 3 Others - Photo of (right to left) Elmer Vliet, Henry Spruth, John Stedman, unknown

   Elmer Vliet and 3 Others

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10. Helen Keener Spruth - A brief typed, incomplete biography of Gertrude and Henry Spruth. The Spruths moved to Lake Bluff in 1927 and Henry worked at Abbott Laboratories. Three separate, incomplete articles on Gertrude. An obituary for Gertrude who died November 30, 2000 at age 98.

    Helen Keener Spruth

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11. Henry and Helen with books in the library - A color photograph of Henry Spruth (former Library Board President) and Helen Cory (Head of Library Volunteers) in the library. Helen is sitting with a book in her hands and Henry is standing beside her with an open book in his hands.

    Henry and Helen with books in the library

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12. Henry and Jane speaking at the Dedication - A 5 x 7 black and white photograph of Henry Spruth and Jane Falls speaking at the 1975 Library Dedication.

    Henry and Jane speaking at the Dedication

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13. Henry and John socializing at Dedication - A 5 x 7 black and white photograph of Henry Spruth and John Cloes Stedman socializing at the 1975 Library Dedication.

    Henry and John socializing at Dedication

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14. Henry Spruth - An undated black and white photo of Henry Spruth (right) and three other people.

    Henry Spruth

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15. Henry Spruth - Black and white photo of Henry Spruth. Spruth and his wife Gertrude moved to Lake Bluff in 1927. Henry worked at Abbott Laboratories. Spruth was president of the Library Board in 1975, when the new Library building was built.

    Henry Spruth

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16. Henry Spruth - Two color photos of Henry Spruth inside the library at 123 East Scranton Avenue, which opened in 1975. The photo on the left shows Spruth with library staff Helen Cory. Henry Spruth was library board president when the building was constructed. The photo on the right shows Spruth standing with a bouquet of flowers and the card catalog behind him.

    Henry Spruth

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17. Henry Spruth at the 1975 Library Dedication - A 5 x 7 black and white photograph of Henry Spruth at the 1975 Library Dedication.

    Henry Spruth at the 1975 Library Dedication

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18. Henry Spruth standing in the library - A color photograph of Henry Spruth (former Library Board President) standing in the library. He is behind a table with an arrangement of flowers on it.

    Henry Spruth standing in the library

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19. How to Fund New LB Library is Question Now - Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "How to Fund New LB Library is Question Now". The article details that the library board presented a more formal outline for the new library to the village board, and received approval, thus leaving the question of how to obtain funds at the least expense to the community.

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20. July 1975 Library Dedication - Several articles about the opening of the new Lake Bluff Public Library. A pamphlet and official invitation for the Library Open House on October 19, 1975. Remarks at the Library Dedication prepared by Elmer Vliet. The Guest Book with a list of signatures of those who attended the Dedication. The Lake Bluff Public Library chronology from 1926 through 1975.

    July 1975 Library Dedication

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21. 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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22. 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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23. Lake Forest News - Lake Forest News - At the village board meeting, trustee Henry Spruth, Fire Committee Chairman called attention to the serious situation caused by thoughtless autoists when the Fire Department responds to an alarm. Mrs. Josephine Clow was granted a divorce from Harry B. Clow Jr. Mrs. Clow is living temporarily with her father at 1500 Lake Shore Drive Arden Shore Reopens Soon - Winter camp for boys to start first of November and continue for five and a half months, for 40 undernourished boys. Arden Shore Summer Camp for Mothers and Children ran at capacity this year, taking care of 1,365 people.

    Lake Forest News

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24. LB Library Studies Architectural Plans - Articles from Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "LB Library Studies Architectural Plans". The article details the Library board and their considerations of the most and least desirable architectural possibilities proposed in the first phase of the new village library.

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25. LB Voices Support For a New Library - Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "LB Voices Support For a New Library". The article details the Village trustees support for the project and their agreement to help the Library Board work out the financing of the project.

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26. Letters From Bill Fyfe and Bill Brubaker - Letters From Bill Fyfe and Bill Brubaker, Senior Vice President of Perkins and Will, expressing thanks for the open house

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27. Library 1970-1974 - Several articles, a couple letters sent from the Board of Directors to thank people for their donations, and a New Library Progress Report for the Lake Bluff Public Library. A bound collection of documents titled, "Appraisal for Basil Borders Director, Lake Bluff Library of Lake Bluff Property as of February 12, 1972". A pamphlet for the fourth annual program marking the occasion of the establishment of the North Suburban Library System; titled, "Future Shock? Problems and Prospects for Public Librarianship".

    Library 1970-1974

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28. Library 1975-1985 - Several articles, letters to Lake Bluff residents, and an invitation to a reception for Ann Beck, retiring librarian, and Sara Lamb, new librarian. The obituary of Phyllis Fox (children's librarian for ten years), as well as a eulogy and poem composed by Patricia Nissen for the funeral service. Also, "The Many Faces of the Lake Bluff Public Library", written by Lake Forest High School student, David Lee.

    Library 1975-1985

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29. Library Architects Named - Article from the Lake Bluff Review titled "Library Architects Named" which details the decision to go with the architectural firm Perkins and Will for their design of the new library.

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30. Library Board May Meeting Minutes - Minutes of May Meeting of the Library Board, including some historical information, notes are Typewritten.

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31. Library Counts on Helpers from Community to Move - Two newspaper articles from the Lake Forester that call for help from the community to move the library collection to the newly built building.

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32. Library Dedication - A black and white photo of Lewis Steadman, Elmer Vliet, John Cloes Stedman and Henry Spruth taken at the Library Dedication October 1975 Lewis Steadman, village president 1971-1979 and also on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

    Library Dedication

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33. Library Dedications - (1) and (2) Newspaper articles detailing the dedication ceremony for the new Lake Bluff Public Library is being held on Oct 19. (3) Letter to Elmer Vliet from Jane Falls asking him to give a short speech at the dedication

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34. Library Nears Completion Date, Carpet Installed - Lake Forester article titled "Library Nears Completion Date, Carpet Installed", shows image of interior work during construction of new library building

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35. Library Planned Without Referendum - (1) Atricle titled "Library Planned Without Referendum" detailing that the residents may be able to build a new library without going to referendum, as the village board unanimously approved a motion transfering funds. (2) Article titled "Lake Bluff Library Gives OK to Budget" details the approved budget for the coming fiscal year.

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36. Library Report Shows Solvency - Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "Library Report Shows Solvency". The article reviews the Illinois Public Library annual report for the fiscal year, showing that Lake Bluff Library is operating well within its budget, and still able to save a little.

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37. Library Seeks Help in Move Into New Building - (1) Article titled "Library Seeks Help in Move Into New Building", detailing the Library Board's plans to move into its recently completed building and are asking for help from the community. (2) Article from the Lake Forester titled "Library Board to Hold Title on New Building", details the Library Board will assume the title and mortgage on its new building.

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38. 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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39. New Library Slated in About Three Years - Article from the Lake Bluff Review called "New Library Slated in About Three Years" detailing how President of the Library signed a land contract allowing the library to be moved from its present site at 40 E Scranton to a vacant lot at the southeast corner, one block east, at Scranton and Oak

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40. New Library Traces History to 1919 - Article from the Lake Forester titled "New Library Traces History to 1919" that details the history of the Library.

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41. North Suburban Library System Program - North Suburban Library System Program titled "Future Shock? Problems and Prospects for Public Librarianship" This was the fourth annual program marking the occasion of the establishment of the North Suburban Library System.

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42. Official Opening and Public Inspection of the Village Service Building Brochure - Official Opening and Public Inspection of the Village Service Building Brochure includes a brief history of the Village Service Building and Floor Plans of the New Village Service Building

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43. Open House Invitation - Invitation to Lake Bluff Public Library Open House

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44. Perkins and Will Named To Design L.B. Library - (1) Article titled "Perkins and Will Named To Design L.B. Library" details the location of the new library site, agreement terms, and sources of funding. (2) Article titles "Lake Bluff library board seeks architect" details the search and interviewing of 12 prospective architectural firms.

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45. Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes - Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes Topics Included: - 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

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46. Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes - Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes Topics Include: - Election of a Permanent Chairman - Nomination of Vice-Chairman - Condition of Affairs in the Village - Floating Indebtedness - Bonded Indebtedness - Lower Income Tax for the Village - Physical Village Accomplishments - Nominations of Village President - Nominations of Village Trustees - Nominations for Village Clerk

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47. Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes - Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes Topics Include: - Reading of 1932 Caucus Minutes - Election of Permanent Chairman - Financial Condition of Village - Nomination of President of the Village Board of Trustees - Nomination for Village Trustees - Nomination for Police Magistrate - Nomination for Vice-Chairman for the Progressive Party

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48. 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

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49. Progressive Party Nominees - Lake Forest News Newspaper Article titled "Progressive Party Nominees" details the Candidates listed on the ticket for election for the Progressive Party.

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50. The Villager - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: North Shore Railroad seeks to remove crossing gates Methodist Church to house community Thanksgiving Harry Karch resigns treasurer post at village board meeting Alfred Johnston passes away; services Thursday Landslide slams Deerfield merger through 1046 to 22 Settlement board to show 5-reel movietone Nov. 24 10 days left to win free Thanksgiving turkey Local department calls attention to fire hazards Settlement ends grace shooting; case dismissed Women voters will hear far east talk Thursday Municipal plant gives owners month's free power Local library invites you to Book Week celebration All county Republicans certified for office

    Lake Bluff Villager

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