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1. An invitation to Lake Bluff residents for Leo Grost's retirement dinner. Grost worked for the Village for many years. The letter is written by Howard Wilms. At the bottom of the page is a short biography on Grost, who enlisted in the Army July 1917 and discharged June 1919. Leo was in the 132 Ambulance Company 33rd Division. His father and mother were Frank and Elizabeth Grost. Frank worked at the Cloes Brickyard and Elizabeth as a cook for Mrs. Fowler's hotel.

   Invitation to Leo Grost party

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2. Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation - Trimble, William F.

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3. A History of Lake County Illinois - Halsey, John ed.

   1912

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4. A History of Lake County Illinois - Halsey, John ed.

   1912

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5. Bio and Picture of Father Gueguen - Print out of an email from Cathy Spencer sent to Janet Nelson, Kathy O'Hara, and Tom Tincher containing a brief bio and sketch of Reverend John Gueguen, a family friend to the Dywers.

   Reverend John Gueguen

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6. Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of the Representative Men of the United States: Illinois Edition Vol. 2 - Moses, John ed.

   1896

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7. Biographical notes on Catherine Dietrich Cloes - Biographical notes on Catherine Elizabeth Dietrich Cloes, wife of John Cloes Biographical notes undated. Mentions her husband John Cloes going to the gold rush in California 1850. The top of the document reads: Notes for Judy Simpson

   Biographical notes on Catherine Dietrich Cloes

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8. Biography of Dr. Abbott - Reproduced biographic article on Wallace Abbott from The Handbook of Chicago Biography written in 1893. Documents his education, career success, and family members. Abbott was a doctor / chemist and founder of Abbott Labs.

   Biography of Dr. Abbott

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9. Biography of Dr. Ernest Volwiler - Article in the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Historical Society's newsletter, the Timepiece, discussing the life and achievements of Ernest H. Volwiler. Volwiler moved to the Lake Bluff area in the 1920s to work at Abbott Laboratories, and co-discovered the anesthetic Pentothal there in 1936 with Dr. Donalee Tabern.

   Biography of Dr. Ernest Volwiler

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10. Charles Jewell - Short handwritten biography about farmer and inventor, Charles Jewell, great-great-grandfather of Molly and Jacob Brown.

    Charles Jewell

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11. Char Sloan designer craftsman ... - Several articles about Char Sloan and her needlework. Char made Raffia Dolls and needlepoint dolls. Char and her husband Roger lived at 650 Maple Avenue.

    Char made Raffia Dolls and needlepoint dolls

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12. Courage and Country James Shields: More Luck Than Irish - Callan, J. Sean

    2004

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13. Curator of Museum at McCormick Estate - Obituary for Barbara Wood, former curator of McCormick estate museum Two correspondences between Mrs. Wood and Mr. Tincher

    Curator of Museum at McCormick Estate

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14. David Adler - A one page biography on David Adler excerpted from notes from the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC) Adler once worked with Chicago Architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, before opening an office in Chicago's Orchestra Hall at 220 South Michigan Avenue with business partner Henry Dangler.

    David Adler

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15. David Smithson - A brief biography of David Smithson who served in World War I for three and a half years and served in World War II as Lieutenant Commander in the Navy. He died May 3, 1945 of a cerebral hemorrhage in the line of duty. Smithson was a civic leader, occupying several positions in local government, among them were : Village Trustee, Village President, attorney for the Park District and Justice of Peace. A Letter to Smithson dated February 24, 1943 giving him an update on the Township group meeting, and that Robert McClory was placed on the ticket to finish Smithson's term. A Chicago Tribune sketch by Gary Sheahan and a brief article on Smithson dated July 2, 1944. Also an obituaries for Smithson dated May 25, 1945 from the Lake Forester. A business card for Travelers Insurance company He lived at 546 East Scranton Avenue.

    David Smithson

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16. Details on Fred Wacker Jr. - Correspondence between Tom Tincher and his father, discussing a 1967 photo of Fredrick Wacker Jr, and also his racecar driving career.

    Details on Fred Wacker Jr.

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17. Directory of the Illinois Legislature of 1895

    1895

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18. Dr. John Ward - Lake Forester article from 1944 mentions that John Ward and his wife have recently moved to Lake Bluff from Medford, MA. 1946 article in the Lake Forester announcing that Dr. Ward is moving to a new house in Lake Bluff and opening a doctor's office there. Also includes a short biography of Dr. Ward. 1991 article from Pioneer Press discussing Dr. Ward's unusual custom of making house calls, and why he thinks house calls can be better for patients than them going to the hospital. Also discusses Dr. Ward's opinion on modern medical education. 1996 article from Pioneer Press commemorating 50 years of Dr. Ward's services to Lake Bluff and Lake Forest. Describes his involvement with the local community. Page from the 1999 4th of July Parade and Program Book, announcing that Dr. Ward will no longer sing the National Anthem at the beginning of the celebration, something he did annually 1981-1998. Advertisement for a retirement reception for Dr. John Ward hosted by the Westmoreland Nursing Center, 1999. 1999 article in The Journal Lake Forest with a short biography of Dr. Ward, and also discussing his involvement with the Lake Bluff community the local medical community.

    Dr. John Ward

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19. Dutch Wood Retires After Lifetime in Pools - Karen "Dutch" Wood retires after 21 years as manager of the Lake Bluff Pool

    Dutch Wood Retires After Lifetime in Pools

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20. Evelyn Shaw McCutcheon and Ragdale - Dart, Susan

    1980

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21. For Gardens and Other Places: The Sculpture of Sylvia Shaw Judson - Judson, Slyvia Shaw

    1967

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22. Frank Lloyd Wright - American Master - Xerox article printed June 29, 2005 - brief biography of Frank Lloyd Wright and description of different buildings he designed Also sketch and floor plan of Angster Residence, dated 1911

    Frank Lloyd Wright - American Master

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23. George Washington Barker Family - George Washington Barker owned a book store and was a member of the I N G Printed copies of family photographs. Printed copy of the marriage announcement of Mildred Louise and Paul Barker. Printed copy of Raymond, Harold, and Paul's WW1 draft registration card. Printed copy of a book excerpt including a brief Biography of George Barker. World War 2 Ration book Family Tree Photos from ancestry.com Family research notes. Lived at 125 East Center Avenue

    George Washington Barker Family

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24. Giants Gone: Men Who Made Chicago - Poole, Ernest

    1943

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25. Glimpses of Fifty Years: The Autobiography of an American Woman - Willard, Frances

    1889

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26. Grace and Scott Durand - Seven copies of newspaper articles originally printed between September 9th, 1915 and January 28th, 1916, covering the contagious "Hood in Mouth Disease" spreading amongst cattle herds. Grace Durand's cattle contracted the diease in September 1915 and had to be slaughtered. However, over a month later her entire cattle herd was again slaughtered, but wrongfully this time claimed Grace Durand for the cattle was not sick. She files a $100,000 damage suit against the state. Two copies of newspaper articles documenting the story and reactions of Jack Durand being indicted for supplying sugar in one of the largest alcohol conspiracies of the prohibition, with ties to the Capone gang and profiting $2,000,000 a year. "Indict Chicago Sugar Broker" article original published in the February 17, 1933 Wisconsin Daily Tribune. Article capturing Grace Druand's reaction to the event originally published on February 17, 1933 from an unknown source. Copy of an article originally printed in The Field Illustrated in February 1926. Article documents Grace Durand's transformation from using mixbreed cows to purebred cows and how she rebuilt the farm after a fire destroyed the farm in 1911. Copy of an article original published in the Chicago Daily tribune on July 13, 1932 about the arrest of two men at Crab Tree Farms after the demanded $50,000 from Jack Durand and threatened to kidnap his daughter if he did not pay up. Includes photographs and threatening letter written by culprits. Copy of an article published in the Chicago Daily Tribune on September 7, 1930 documenting Grace Durand's statement as a Women's Christian Temperance Movement leader okaying the use of light wines and beers. Copy of an article originally published in the Chicago Daily Tribune on June 24, 1917 explaining the spirits Grace Durand speaks to at her home who give her advice on avoiding bad publicity and alerting her of potential cattle poisoning schemes from outsiders. She also explains her theory of German spies infiltrating America's dairy industry in this article. Copy of an article originally published in the Kane Republic on January 31, 1925 showing a photograph of Grace Durand while acknowledging her for earning "$1,000,000 in one day in the unprecedented rise in the price of wheat in which she was a 'bull'" Copy of Grace Durand's lecture on the usefulness of incorporating domestic science classes into grammar and high schools. She believes kids should also be taught the value of work and learn how to upkeep themselves and their surroundings instead of that part being a surprise for them when they grow up or move out of the family house. As well as learn some agriculture or engineering. Brief printed biography of Sir Oliver Lodge who's work in mediumship and communicating with the dead inspired Grace Durand. She went on to write a book titled "Sir Oliver Lodge is Right: Spirit Communication A Fact." Copy of a page from an unknown source with the headline, "Who's Who in Chicago." Scott and Grace Durand are mentioned along with their birth date, birth place, occupation, and extra curricular. Lived at 982 Sheridan Rd.

    Grace Durand's Dairy Farm

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27. Hadley - Diliberto, Gioia

    1992

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28. 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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29. Historical and Statistical Sketches of Lake County, State of Illinois - Haines, Elijah

    1852, 1973 (reprint)

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30. Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and a History of Lake County - Partridge, Charles A. et al

    1902, 1975 (reprint)

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31. Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and a History of Lake County. - Partridge, Charles A.

    1902

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32. Hospital Becomes "Way of Life" for the Woodworths - News article on Harmon and Betty Woodworth, volunteering with hospital and Harmon's woodworking Email from David Woodworth to Pam Russell summarizing his family's life in Lake Bluff

    Hospital Becomes "Way of Life" for the Woodworths

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33. Howard Hay Biography - Brief biography on Howard "Nip" Hay, co-founder of the Lake Bluff Precision Lawn Mower Drill Team known for their wild Lake Bluff Parade performances. He lived at 700 Evanston Ave with his wife, Phyllis, then later he lived at 244 Moffett Rd.

    Howard Hay Biography

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34. Howard Moran - A brief biography of Howard Moran. J. Howard Moran had a greeting card business from 1958 to 1976 called Designers Editions, in which he designed 25 Christmas card every year, as well created a set of note cards depicting 5 scenes of Lake Bluff. Moran later engaged in freelance artwork. He created a 14 panel, 6.5' by 30 feet mural which he created and painted. The mural depicted the history of Lake Bluff and hung in the then First National Bank of Lake Bluff. Email correspondence between the Museum board members about Howard Moran and his mural dated February 2006. Also an obituary for Moran, who graduated from The Art Institute of Chicago. He died September 9, 1996. Moran lived at 117 West Blodgett Avenue

    Howard Moran

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35. How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle: Reflections of an Influential 19th Century Woman. - Willard, Frances

    1991

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36. Interview with Charles Wesselhoeft - Extensive interview with Charles Wesselhoeft about his family and memories of growing up in Lake Bluff. Obituary for Charles Wesselhoeft from Pioneer Press, June 20, 2002, with short biography Obituary for Charles's wife LaVerne (Krueger) Wesselhoeft from September 22, 2005 with short biography 2 Northwestern Railroad train tickets Wesselhoeft used, one from May 1962 and one from July 1963 Complaint from the American Pro.[Protection?] League, dated January 17, 1918 (World War I), warning that Charles Wesselhoeft Sr. is very pro-German and should be watched.

    Interview with Charles Wesselhoeft

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37. Jens Jensen - Copy of a biography about landscape architect and the "leader of the Midwestern conservation movement," Jens Jensen. Written by Julia Sniderman Bachrach. List of suggested readings to learn more about prairie landscape and Jens Jensen, along with a list of Jensen's North Shore designs. Copy of a full list of Jen Jensen's projects xeroxed out of Robert E. Grese's book, Jens Jensens: Maker of Natural Parks and Gardens. Published by the John Hopkins University Press Baltimore and London.

    Jens Jensen

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38. J. Howard Wood, Former Publisher and Chairman of Tribune Co. - Obituary in the Chicago Tribune for J. Howard Wood discussing how he rose in rank at the Chicago Tribune Article on the Vliet Museum of Lake Bluff History's purchase of 127 East Scranton Avenue from J. Howard Wood Correspondence from Howard Wood's wife, Barbara Wood, to Ms. Phyllis Albrecht March 1986 article - Howard Wood discusses technological improvements in the newspaper industry Obituary in the Island Reporter for J. Howard Wood Another Chicago Tribune obituary titled J. Howard Wood: Paperboy, Publisher Another article discussing Vliet Museum purchase of 127 East Scranton Correspondence from Ann Wood to Kraig, talking about her parents J. Howard and Ruth Wood, several pictures attached

    J. Howard Wood, Former Publisher

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39. John Langdon Ward - Obituary in the Chicago Tribune for John Langdon Ward, Lake Bluff physician from 1946 to 1990. Served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Founder of the Westmoreland Nursing Center, and director of the Nursing Center 1975-1990. Obituary in Pioneer Press News for John Ward. Certificate from 1946 certifying John Ward as a "duly licensed physician and surgeon." Thank-you note from Ward for a surprise party celebrating the 25th anniversary of his being a doctor in Lake Bluff. Message to Ward from the American Legion, requesting that he lead the National Anthem during the 1984 Fourth of July celebration. 1992 article in The Lake Forester describing John Ward as the featured speaker at the Lake Bluff Parade. In memoriam for John Ward from the 2005 Lake Bluff Parade Book.

    John Langdon Ward

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40. John Martin Littlejohn - Two short biographies on John Martin Littlejohn. One biography focuses more on his contributions to Osteopathy in the United States. Scanned copy of a page from a 1912 Chicago phone book listing John Littlejohn's address being on North Ave. Handwritten notes about John M. Littlejohn. Printed email of John M. Littlejohn's mother's obituary. Scanned copy of Littlejohn College of Osteopathy's requirements and details.

    John Martin Littlejohn

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41. Librarian Has a Passion for Reading - Brief biography of Kathleen Wood and her love of reading and working at the library Obituary for Kathleen Wood, died April 7, 1997

    Librarian Has a Passion for Reading

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42. My Memories of Eighty Years - Depew, Chauncey M.

    1922

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43. My Swedish Grandmother - Typed notes from an interview of Harriet Solomonson ( Swalgren ) by her granddaughter Kay Borders. Solomonson came to the United States in 1926 at the age of fifteen, following some of her older siblings. After traveling through Ellis Island, she arrived in Chicago where Harriet met her brother and sister. Harriet worked in Chicago, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. During the summer of 1926, she went to work with Mrs. Ely who lived on Moffett Road, but Harriet found the country boring and soon returned to the city. She worked for the Amours and later the Thorne families in Lake Forest. She met her future husband Gunnar Swalgren who was working for another Lake Forest family, John R. Thompson. Harriet and Gunnar were married in 1930.

    My Swedish Grandmother

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44. My Thirty Year's War: The Autobiography Beginnings and Battles to 1930. - Anderson, Margaret

    1969

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45. Obituary for Edgar Uihlein Jr. - Obituary for Edgar J. Uihlein Jr from the Chicago Sun-Times with short biography. Uihlein was born in Chicago in 1916, and graduated from Princeton University in 1939. While he was there, he developed a deep love for flying. During World War II, he became a flight instructor and served at Glenview Naval Air Station. After the war, he and his wife Lucia moved to Lake Bluff, where they raised five children. During this time, Uihlein co-founded General Binding Corp, a company that manufactured plastic binders and other products. Uihlein was very active in the local community, serving on the boards of Grant Hospital, LaSalle Bank, Schlitz Brewing Company, Lake Forest Country Day School, and Lake Forest Academy. Another obituary for Uihlein with most of the same information, source unknown.

    Obituary for Edgar Uihlein Jr.

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46. Obituary for Frank Townsend - Obituary from Pioneer Press for Frank Townsend. Townsend was born in Vermont in 1917, earning a B.A. in English from Williams College in 1939. He taught at a boys school for two years, before joining the military during World War II. After the war, he returned to school to get his master's degree and Ph.D. While studying, he met his future wife, Lola Fennig. In 1951, Townsend began teaching at Lake Forest High School, where he remained until he retired in 1977. He worked with the College Board to design Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and was a founding member of the Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra, the North Suburban Symphony Orchestra, and the Lake Bluff History Museum. Obituary for Frank Townsend in the Chicago Tribune. Obituary for Lola Townsend, Frank's wife, in the Waukegan News-Sun, 2005. Short biography of Frank Townsend, the 2001 Fourth of July Parade Marshall. Funeral programs for both Frank and Lola Townsend. Both funerals were held at Grace United Methodist Church.

    Obituary for Frank Townsend

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47. Obituary for Robert Wright - Obituary for Robert Wright with short biography, date and source unknown. Wright was born in Oklahoma but moved to Lake Bluff at age 14. He graduated from Northwestern University. He and his father were both inventors, and Robert held six patents on stenograph machines.

    Obituary for Robert Wright

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48. Past and Present of Lake County, Illinois

    1877

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49. Portrait and Biographical Album of Lake County, Illinois

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50. Portrait and Biographical Album of Lake County, Illinois INDEX

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