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1. The Lake Forester - LAKE BLUFF IN DEBT IN 1929, IS IN GOOD FINANCIAL SHAPE NOW the village of Lake Bluff, which was harassed by debt 'back in 1929,' today is free from current debts, has no tax anticipation warrants outstanding, is on a cash basis and pays its employees promptly ... the article goes on to list several village improvements. Matthew Atkinson of Scranton Avenue, highway commissioner for Shields Township, was elected first vice-president of Illinois State Association of Township Officers.

   The Lake Forester

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2. 1939 Fourth of July Parade - Black and White Photo of festivities at the 1939 4th of July Parade Found on page 75 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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3. 1939 Fourth of July Parade - Black and White Photos of the 1939 Fourth of July Parade. Found on page 76 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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4. 1939 Fourth of July Parade Water Fight - Black and White Photos of The Water Fight held by the Fire Department during the 1939 Fourth of July Parade Found on page 75a of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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5. American Legion

   A 4 1/2 inch American Legion patch belonging to Tom Tincher. Tincher held many titles within the village of Lake Bluff: Village Board member, president of the Lake Bluff History Museum, cameraman and member of the American Legion where he was the Historian.

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6. American Legion April 1992 Newsletter - American Legion April 1992 Newsletter Topics Include: - Casino Night at NCVAMC - Graves Decoration Committee - Poppy Day - Memorial Day - June Meeting - Welcome of New Members

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7. American Legion Certificates of Appreciation - Three American Legion Certificates of Appreciation given to Bronson Gridley for his Service to the American Legion, and one American Legion Certificates of Appreciation given to Alice Gridley for her service to the Oratorical Contest.

   American Legion Service Citation

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8. American Legion Circular - American Legion Circular Advertising for Community Memorial Day Observance

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9. American Legion Circular - American Legion Circular Topics Include: - America's Children and The American Legion - Commission on Children & Youth - Our Gift to Children - A Promising Future - The Post Children & Youth Chairman's Responsibility - 1987 Children & Youth Program Highlights Includes an insert worksheet

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10. American Legion Circular - American Legion Circular Topics Include: - Community Service Commission Program - Membership - Hall of Fame Award - Hall of Fame Winners and Their Projects Includes insert for Department Commander's Community Service Award

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11. American Legion February 1993 Newsletter - American Legion February 1993 Newsletter Topics Include: - American Legion Birthday Party - Continuous Membership Awards - Thanks to Sam Shepherd for his Iwo Jima talk - 4th of July Parade Theme - Graves Decoration at Ascension Cemetary - 10th District Meeting

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12. American Legion Hat

    American Legion Hat from Lake Bluff post #510. Hat belong to the Post Commander, as per the patch. The hat is adorned with 16 pins. On the right side of the hat the pins included are: pin of the American Flag and American Legion symbol, an Eagle holding a crest that says American Legion Golden 50; a small pin saying 1978; a small pin saying 1977; an Adjutant pin with the active years of 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972; and Illinois Post Membership ...

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13. American Legion January 1992 Newsletter - American Legion January 1992 Newsletter Topics Include: - Memorial Day - Poppy Day - 4th of July Parade Theme - 10th District Graves Registration - 10th District Meeting - Dues

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14. American Legion January 1993 Newsletter - American Legion January 1993 Newsletter Topics Include: - Kicking off the New Year - First Meeting Held at Lake Bluff Golf Course Clubhouse - Talk with Sam Shepherd about his WWII Iwo Jima Experience - 4th of July Parade Theme - Thanks to Ed and Roxie for the donation - Death of Tom Evert - Dues

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15. American Legion March 1992 Newsletter - American Legion March 1992 Newsletter Topics Include: - Success of American Legion Birthday - Thanks to the Park District - Presented with a Plaque for 100% Membership

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16. American Legion March 1993 Newsletter - American Legion March 1993 Newsletter Topics Include: - The American Legion Birthday - Thanks to the Park District - Next Meeting on April 7th - Talk with Legionaire Neil Iovino and his WWII experiences - Parade Decisions - 10th District Meeting - Welcome to New Members

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17. American Legion May 1992 Newsletter - American Legion May 1992 Newsletter Topics Include: - Poppy Day - Memorial Day - Lambs Farm Dinner

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18. American Legion Membership Roster - American Legion Membership Roster of 1986, includes: - Dues Paid - Membership Number - Name - Street Address - City and State Description - Zip Code - Remarks (Life Member, Deceased, etc.)

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19. American Legion November 1992 Newsletter - American Legion November 1992 Newsletter Topics Include: - Report from 10th District - NCVAMC Visit - Baked Good Donation - T-Shirt Donation - Well Wishes to Bea Toomey and Removal of AL Property from Toomey Garage - Next Meeting on December 2, 1992 - Food Drive Donation - Gifts to Yanks

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20. American Legion October 1992 Newsletter - American Legion October 1992 Newsletter Topics Include: - Move to Golf Course Clubhouse - Night at NCVAMC - Baked Goods Donation - Dues Payment

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21. Annual Children & Youth Citation - The American Legion Nation Commission on Children & Youth Annual Children & You Citation is issued to Lake Bluff Post 510 for Outstanding Achievement in the programs of Children & Youth for the year 1991-1992

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22. A silent movie created by Archie Bowen in 1934. - First of two silent movies created by George Bowen, AKA Archie Bowen. Bowen created American Legion films of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Waukegan, and New York between 1934 and 1937 and took photos of the Beach in the mid 1940s, both of have been digitized.

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23. Board of Directors Meetings Reports - Board of Directors Meetings Reports (1) Report discusses Committee appointments, obtaining the certificate of incorporation and is now a non-profit corporation, offered assistance to the American Legion for the planning of the Ice Carnival, a skate exchange, feelings were expressed that it may be advantageous to join the Chicago Lawn and Tennis Association. (2) Report discusses Juke box at the skating rink has been fixed, the organization of a skating and tobogganing party, plans for a Dub Tournament, Ladder Tournament, advantages and disadvantages of being members of the United States Lawn and Tennis Association. (3) Report discusses plans for obtaining a professional from Northwestern University or through the Chicago Lawn and Tennis Association, a film of a tournament was presented and over 180 people attended its screening. (4) Report discusses a treasurer reported balance of $140.60, Dub Tournament Ends, Exhibition matches postponed indefinitely due to lack of players, Annual Tournament Announcement, Social Committee Event was at a net loss. (5) Seems to be missing page 1 - Discusses plans for Water Carnival, not participating in the "Share Your Car" plan but offering support. (6) Report discusses a treasurer balance of $166.12, Water Carnival was a success despite a net loss, the Beach Committee should act as part of the Social Committee when they are out of season. (7) Report discusses a treasurer balance of $130.71, various motions were moved and they were all passed.

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24. Chairman Quasey - Black and White Photo of Chairman Quasey at the 1939 Fourth of July Parade Found on page 74 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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25. Charles S. Prizer - Black and White Photo of Charles S.Prizer who was: Commander from 1932-1933 Chairman Executive Committee from 1933-1934 and 1934-1935 Finance Officer from 1930-1931 Adjutant from 1931-1932 Delegate to County Council from 1935-1939 Head of Community Service from 1933-1934 Service Officer from 1933-1939 District Chairman, Boy's State from 1936-1939 District Chairman, Child Welfare from 1936-1939 Secretary to Supt. Lake County Relief from 1934-1935 Found on page 55 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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26. Chautauqua Historical Information - Various documents documenting the history of Chautauqua. 2 Newspaper articles from July 1979 documenting the history of Chautauqua. They were printed in the American Legion. 2 Letters talking about the Lake Bluff History Museum's collection on Chautauqua. The first letter is to Kathleen O'Hara from Daniel R. Sailor, the Communications Director of the Illinois Chautauqua, dated September 23, 1987. The Second letter is to Sara Lamb, of the Lake Bluff Public Library, from Alfreda L. Irwin, a Historian, dated January 11, 1993. This letter also has included copies of the Chautauqua Network News. A document detailing notes taken during a conversation with Daniel Sailor at Des Plaines Methodist Campgrounds, dated September 21, 1987.

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27. Citation of Recognition - The American Legion Department of Illinois Citation of Recgnition Awarded Lake Bluff American Legion Post #510 Commander Rudolph J. Iberle for Distinguished Service by attaining 100% membership of the preceding year in the American Legion

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28. Citation of Recognition - The American Legion Department of Illinois Citation of Recognition Presented to Lake Bluff American Legion Post #510 For Superior Achievement in the Membership Program 1992

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29. George A. Bowen - Black and White Photo of George A. Bowen, he was: Commander from 1933-1935 Sergeant at Arms in 1923 Adjutant & Finance Officer from 1926-1927 Adjutant from 1929-1930 and 1937-1938 Head of Membership from 1929-1933 Community Service from 1936-1937 Poppy Chairman in 1937 District Delegate or Alternate (5) Lake County Relief Delegate from 1935-1936 Head of Athletics from 1937-1938 Found on page 57 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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30. George Bowen - A 1933 article about President Herbert Hoover appointing postmasters in Lake County. George Bowen's term as postmaster expired the previous December. A 1934 article about Commander George Bowen of American Legion post 515 (later 510) attending the Illinois State convention held in Peoria. A 1942 World War Two registration card for Bowen, who was 47 years old, worked at Abbott Laboratories and lived at 218 East Sheridan Place. Bowen had created American Legion films of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Waukegan, and New York in 1934 and took photos of the Beach in the mid 1940s, all are digital. Bowen was often referred to as Archie Bowen, using his middle name instead of George. Contents of what is on the 16 mm film reel he shot in 1934.

    George Bowen

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31. Gifts to Yanks Who Gave - The American Legion State of Illinois Gift to Yanks Who Gave in Grateful Appreciation to Lake Bluff Post 510 1991-1992 for Participating in this Annual Program. "You have insured recognition to those hospitalized war veterans in Illinois who gave so much that we might have a peaceful Christmas season as well as a peaceful life every day throughout the year.

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32. Gilbert Curren - Black and white photograph from the Pointer paper capturing American Legion 4th of July Chairman E. Kenneth Harlan handing Gilbert Curren, Village President, the first 4th of July celebrations ticket booklet with Gilbert Curren's son, David, standing next to him.

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33. Handwritten Note On Community Thanksgiving Services - Handwritten Note On Community Thanksgiving Services Note reads: "Community Thanksgiving Services begins started by. L.B. Women's Club - aided by the 2 churches, Am. Legion, Garden Club, Boy & Girl Scouts, Village President"

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34. Harold E. Sweeney - Black and White Photo of Harold E. Sweeney, he was: Commander from 1937-1938 Head of Athletics from 1929-1937 Ice Carnival from 1936-1937 District Athletic Chairman from 1935-1936 Found on page 63 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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35. Harry E. White - Black and White Photo of Harry E. White, who was: Commander of the Legion in 1921 Chaplain in 1920, 1924, and 1927 Historian in 1927 Head of Shows in 1935 and 1937. Found on page 42 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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36. Henry K. Foval - Black and White Photo of Henry K. Foval, who was: Commander of Lake Bluff Post in 1924, 1928, and 1929 Adjutant in 1921 Chaplain in 1923 Bogardus Officer (3) Delegate or Alternate (8) Commander 8th. District (now 10th.) from 1935-1936 Commander 2nd. Division (State) from 1936-1937 Junior Vice Commander (State) from 1936-1937 District Chairman, School Medal Awards (1) District Chairman, National Defense (1) State Chairman, School Medal Awards (1) State Law & Order Committee (1) Found on page 49 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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37. Historian patch

    A 2 3/4 by 1 1/2 inch American Legion Historian patch belonging to Tom Tincher. Tincher held many titles within the village of Lake Bluff: Village Board member, president of the Lake Bluff History Museum, cameraman and member of the American Legion where he was the Historian.

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38. Homer Kastrup - Black and White Photo of Homer Kastrup, he was: Commander from 1936-1937 Americanism from 1932-1933 Membership in 1934 Head of Athletics from 1933-1934 School Medal Award from 1937-1938 Found on page 61 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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39. Lake County Star - LAKE BLUFF CELEBRATES FOURTH WITH FUN TRAIL TREE GARDEN CLUB MEETS at the home of Mrs. Robert Kruecke of 306 East Sheridan Place. Mrs. Paul McAlister of the Garden Club was the critic of the arrangements.

    Lake County Star

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40. Lake Forest News - Lake Forest News - Social events and little else Lake Bluff news.

    Lake Forest News

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41. LB Legion Makes Plans for New War Memorial - Newspaper Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser titled "LB Legion Makes Plans for New War Memorial" detailing the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510 kicked off a local campaign for a war memorial for those who services members of Knollwood nd Lake Bluff who served during the Korean War.

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42. Letter from Howard Kubycheck to the American Legion Post 510 - Letter from Howard Kubycheck to the American Legion Post 510, thanking them for the $150 donation to the Gifts to the Yanks Who Gave. Attached is a certificate issued to the American Legion. Written on it is "The American Legion State of Illinois Gifts to Yanks Who Gave, In Grateful Appreciation to Lake Bluff Post #510 1990-1991 for Participating in this Annual Program, You have insured recognition to those hospitalized war veterans in Illinois who gave so much that we might have a peaceful Christmas season as well as a peaceful life every day throughout the year."

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43. Letter from Leo Gilchrist to Jack Hoogasian - Letter from Leo Gilchrist to Jack Hoogasian regarding Charles Maleys dedication to the American Legion.

    Letter from Leo Gilchrist to Jack Hoogasian

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44. Lieut. Commander J.D. Doyle - Black and White Photo of Lieut. Commander J.D. Doyle, Retired, U.S.N Found on Page 1 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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45. Mathilda Grost Obituary - Obituary for Mathilda Grost clipped from the Pioneer Press. Mathilda was married to Leopold Grost and a charter member of the Lake Bluff Post #510 American Legion Auxiliary.

    Obituary for Mathilda Grost

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46. Memorial Tablet - Black and White photo of Memorial Tablet, erected by the Village of Lake Bluff, As a Testimonial to the Valor and Patriotism of its Citizens Who Served in the Worlds Wars 1914-1918. On the tablet is a list of names of soldiers who died in the service. Found on page 26 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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47. Miss Grace Garret Durand - Black and White Photo of Miss Grace Garret Durand, a prize winner at the 1393 Fourth of July Parade Found on page 74a of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

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48. Notes On July Village Board Meeting - Notes On July Village Board Meeting regarding the treasury has a balance on hand of $5100, ordinances were passed regarding the care of vacant lots in the village, the installation of street light at the intersection of Oak Street and Woodland Road, and the celebration of the American Legion.

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49. Obituary for Ed Muto - A Xerox obituary for Edward Muto who passed away at the age of 98. Ed was a lifelong resident of Lake Bluff and served for the LB postal service for 42 years and also a member of the American Legion for 75 years.

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50. Orville Bright Jr. - From 1943-1959, Orville Bright Jr. served as the first Superintendent of District 65. 1968 newspaper clipping featuring a photo of Bright Jr. accepting an "Outstanding Leadership in Education" citation from the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510. Copy of a 1955 Chicago Tribune interview highlighting Bright's take and solution to his districts reading and spelling average. Bright explains his introduction of the Hay Wingo method (teaching with phonetics) to the curriculum. 1967 Lake Forester article featuring a photograph of Bright with the present superintendent of the time and kindergarten teacher, Lois Gilchrest. Bright personal copy of his 1882 "Graded Instruction in English" hardcovered teaching method book, written and published by himself.

    Orville Bright Jr.

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