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1. 1940 Tax Extension Figures - 1940 Tax Extension Figures - Assessed Valuation is $1,854,757 Is broken down by Town, Wheel Tax, and Wate Rates

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2. Advertisements for Various Events - Advertisements for Various Events (1) Big Sleigh Ride at Bracher's Resort, put on by the Social Committee (2) Wild West Party at Bracher's Resort, put on by the Social Committee (3) Gala Memorial Day Weekend (4) Memorial Day and 4th of July Tournaments Benefiting the American Red Cross (4) Fall Formal Dinner Dance at the Hotel Moraine-on-the-Lake in Highland Park (5) Barn Dance at Uncle Tom's, put on by the Social Committee

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3. Area Guide - Area Guide (Map) for the Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highwood, and Highland Park area.

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4. Gruesome Discovery Made in Village Hall Basement - Panel in Exhibit: Furnace Girl Panel lays out the story of Elfrieda Knaak and her gruesome death. The panel talks about the facts surrounding her first being found and then the story on how she came to be found in the Village Hall furnace room.

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5. Highland Park: All American City - Arenberg, Henry X. et al eds.

   1976

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6. Highland Park: American Suburb at its Best - Berger, Philip ed.

   1982

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7. Highland Park Centennial

   1969

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8. HIghland Park: Settlement to the 1920s - Johnas, Julia

   2007

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9. Highland Park: The First One Hundred Years: 1869-1969

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10. Invitation Letters - Various letter penned by Marion Cartwright, the League's Vice President, to other League of Women Voters chapters inviting them to their General Meeting in January. Cartwright wrote to the following people: Paula DuBourdieu - President, League of Women Voters of Lake Forest Beryl Flom and Mary Kaiser - Co-Presidents, League of Women Voters of Deerfield Jean Baenzinger - League of Women Voters of Deerfield Mary McLaughlin - President, League of Women Voters of Barrington Melanie Rubin and Priscilla Scott - Co-Presidents, League of Women Voters of Highland Park Marjorie Sennholtz - President, League of Women Voters of Waukegan-Zion Sandy Peterson and Monica Radtke - Co-Presidents, League of Women Voters of Libertyville-Mundelein

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11. League of Women Voters Documents Pertaining to Lake County Government - Several documents drafted by the League of Women Voters that Pertain to Lake County Government First Document is background on how to obtain Home Rule in Lake County. Home Rule is a constitutional provision that allows local governments more authority to make decisions about their communities. Home Rule gives local officials more flexibility to address local issues. Second Document is a Lake County Community Action Report put together by the League of Women Voters of Waukegan, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Deerfield, and Highland Park. The purpose of the community action was to "combat, reduce, and to the extent possible, eliminate poverty in [the Lake County Area] by providing services, assistance and other activities; to develop employment opportunities, improve human performance, motivation, and productivity and to better the conditions under which people live, learn and work." Third Document is a study of government in Lake County. Although it appears to be of an informational packet. Included in the packet are as follows: Introduction to the Township Including a Map and Tax division breakdown Elected Officials of Lake County Including Terms, Salaries, Functions, and Responsibilities Other Elected Officials Including Function and Responsibilities Appointed Departments Including Function and Responsibilities Appointed Board of Commissions and Their Departments Semi-Autonomous County Committees Other County Departments Fourth Document is a 1970 Population Census of Lake County Fifth Document is Health Services Report in Lake County detailing mental health services available in Lake County Sixth Document is an Explanation of Budgetary Procedure in Lake County

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12. Letters About the Planning Commission - Letters About the Planning Commission (1) Letter from O.R.Henkel, to A.W. Jenkisson enclosing a copy of the minutes of the Plan Commission. Henkel also reminds Jenkisson to speak with the Village Board regarding the motion recommending an Annexation Committee and the widening of Scranton Ave. (2) Letter from the Lake Bluff Plan Commission to R.W. King, President of the Village Board, about annexing adjoing territories to the Village in response to the development of large developing subdivisions. The letter lays out Jacob Crane Jr.'s plans for the subdivisions.

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13. Letters About Use of High School Tennis Courts - Letters About Use of High School Tennis Courts (1) Letter from Edgar Peske to George Rogers, President of the Board of Education asking for use of the Lake Forest High School tennis courts as the permanent surfaces would be beneficial to the Club's players as the Club's courts are made of clay and are sometimes unusable for several weeks after rain, this interrupts weekend play during the summer. (2) Letter from Lillian C. Tucker, Secretary of the Board of Education to Edgar Peske detailing that she received his letter about the use of Lake Forest High School tennis courts and that his letter will be read at the next board meeting. (3) Letter from Lillian C. Tucker, Secretary of the Board of Education to Edgar Peske detailing that his letter was read at the board meeting and that the Board would require more information before giving an answer. The Board wants a schedule as to when they would use the school's courts, however, the Board has denied this request to other group and is finding it difficult to grant their request. Yet, they are malleable in their decision if the Club absolutely cannot use their own courts and the Board can be compensated enough. (4) Letter from Edgar Peske to Lillian C. Tucker explaining they only want to use the High School tennis courts during times of adverse weather conditions which make their courts unplayable. Additionally, they cannot provide an advance schedule to the Board per the Board's request. Peske also asks for clarification on the policy regarding the Highland Park tennis courts and their use for a fee. (5) Letter from Lillian C. Tucker, Secretary of the Board of Education to Edgar Peske detailing that his letter inquiring about the Board's policy relative to the Highland Park tennis courts was also read at a Board meeting. According to the Board, the Highland Park tennis courts have a fee in order to keep them open to the public. The Board would love to accommodate them if the Club's tennis courts are ever not playable. (6) Letter from Edgar Peske to Lillian C. Tucker thanking her for the public use of the High School courts, however their use of the courts will be infrequent and only need them during the times of tournament play.

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14. Notes on the History of Highland Park Illinois - Traux, Evva Egan

    1920

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15. 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.

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16. Table Tennis Committee Reports - Table Tennis Committee Reports (1) Meeting about cost and conditions in which play would undertake, 150 letters were sent out in regards to the preliminary meetings, tickets were prepared in advance for 4-weeks worth of play, meeting had great attendance but not many tickets were sold as people only wanted to play individual games. (2) Match between 8 Lake Bluff players and 8 Highland Park players was planned, to stimulate interest dodgers in the newspaper was placed and distributed by paper boys

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17. Various Letters From Edgar (Edward) Peske - Various Letters From Edgar (Edward) Peske (1) Letter from Edgar Peske to Archie Bowen saying to make arrangements with retail athletic suppliers so members can purchase equipment at a discount, determine whether the Lake Forest High School tennis courts can be used by the Club's members, arrange with Park Board for bleachers at the tennis courts when exhibitions or tournaments are played, and investigate the cost and methods of financing a lighting system at the tennis courts. (2) Letter from Edgar Peske to Bill Densmore detailing a meeting at Village Hall by the Social and Membership Committee and to have a report of past and planned future activities, financial reports, and recommendations for discussion in order to expedite the meeting. (3) Letter from Edgar Peske to Paul Heerens confirming the use of Village Hall. (4) Letter from Edgar Peske to Archie Bowen attaching final correspondence with Highland Park School, a suggestion to secure financial concession from a nearby golf course, and possibility of sponsoring bowling one night a week. (5) Letter from Edgar Peske to Edward W. Burkill confirming arrangements for the use of Village Hall. (6) Letter from Edgar Peske to Harold Hawes about Peske serving on a special committee in which they review the Club's bylaws to determine if they fit the Club's needs and to formulate any changes, included is also a list of questions that Peske raised. (7) Letter from Edgar Peske to all Officers and Committee Chairmen reminding them about a meeting at Village Hall that only voting members are allowed to attend, and then everyone is present and report the activities of their committees.

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18. Various Letters to Edgar (Edward) Peske - Various Letters to Edgar Peske (1) Letter from Lake Bluff Resuscitator Fund Committee to Mr and Mrs Peske detailing the importance of getting a resuscitator, especially with the opening of the beach. The Committee goes on to say they are going to fund for the purchase of this machine as it is vital that the community has one. The Committee wants the same model as qualified physicians, which cost around $450. (2) Letter from Stewart Reed Brown to Edward Peske enclosing a petition. (3) Letter from Thomas Bradford to Edgar Peske detailing the Town and Tennis Club's "Clean-up" campaign for the beach during the season. (4) Letter to Edward Peske from Harold Hawes suggesting a revision of the by-laws of the Club. Hawes also voices his opinion on incorporation and feels the Club does not need it as the Club owns no property and the status of the Club does not warrant it. (5) Letter to Edgar Peske from Harold Hawes stating he has changed his opinion on incorporation since his previous letter as he has since talked with Stewart Reed Brown.

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