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1. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included. Methodist Church.

   Methodist Church pg. 54

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2. Undated handwritten research note by Elmer Vliet regarding information on Methodist Church Pastors located in J.B. Robinson's 'History of Rock River Conference' (1908)

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3. First Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the first Methodist Church.

   First Methodist Church building

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4. First Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the first Methodist Church.

   First Methodist Church building

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5. First Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the first Methodist Church building. It is attached to a piece of paper with notes written on it.

   First Methodist Church building

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6. First Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the first Methodist Church, which was built in 1891.

   First Methodist Church building

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7. First Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the first Methodist Church, which was built in 1891. The photograph is attached to a beige mat with a textured design.

   First Methodist Church building

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8. Frank and Ethel Barnum - Frank and Ethel Barnum both worked for the Methodist Church. Photograph of Ethel Barnum from 1961. Handmade booklet of written memories of Ethel's life growing up and living in Lake Bluff. Book of religious meditations.

   Frank and Ethel Barnum

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9. Grace Community Church - Black and white photograph of the Grace Methodist Community Church, Center at Glen reopened in this building December 8, 1949.

   Postcard #173 Grace Community Church

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10. Grace Methodist Church - Color postcard of the Grace Methodist Church on the corner of Center and Glen.

    Postcard #171 Grace Methodist Church

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11. Grace Methodist Church Lake Bluff, Ill - Sepia photograp of the Grace Methodist Chuch. This building was erected in 1902 at the corner of Center and Glen. It served until 1948, when the present structure was erected. See vertical file on Grace Methodist Church.

    Postcard #172 M. E. Church

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12. Lake Bluff Has a Breathing Spell - Newspaper article from the Daily Tribune, accessed through ProQuest Historical Newspapers, titled "Lake Bluff Has a Breathing Spell" detailing the summer activities available in Lake Bluff

    Doc 3136

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13. Man in the old Methodist Church - Black and white photograph of a man standing by the podium in the old Methodist Church.

    Man in the old Methodist Church

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14. Man in the old Methodist Church - Black and white photograph of a man standing by the podium in the old Methodist Church.

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15. Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Town and Tennis Club Notes - Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Town and Tennis Club Notes. The Meeting notes are as follows: (1) Reviewed Tournament Committee's schedule, cost of stationery, profit on the Bridge Party, Grounds Committee Request, American Legion Ice Carnival Committee event, motion passed to investigate if people were interested in table tennis (ping pong). (2) Tournament Committee asks for donations, 30 new members for the Club, refusal of permit to play ice hockey on ice skating pond, village elections held on April 15th. (3) Balance is $88.65, donation for a tennis trophy has been received, 75 people attended table tennis tournament, Open house for new members will be held. (4) Proposal for club to sponsor a drama club. (5) Members whose due were in arrears, instruction for tennis should be given to junior members only, a "Dub" Tournament shall be held in May, letter from Lake Forest High School was read stating that members of the Town and Tennis club were using their tennis courts. (6) 9 new junior members and 2 new voting members, 120 junior members fill out questionnaire about tennis instruction, over 50 members played in "Dub" Tournament, Formal Dinner Dance is going to be held, response letter from the chairman of Lake Forest High School over the use of the tennis courts. (7) Treasurer's balance is $97.75, club is participating in the 4th of July Parade, 50 junior members are receiving tennis instruction, purchase of fourth trophy, proposal for club to sponsor a beach party, subject of community center was brought up but postponed for future action. (8) Tournament Dates, Classifications and Entry Fees for Club Members. (9) 40 junior members receiving free tennis instruction, expenses. (10) Bowling Alleys reserved, proposal for club to sponsor bowling, topic was tabled. (11) Balance is $101.80, beach clean up, organization of bowling league, Methodist Church will sponsor bowling league, motion was made and passed to put up a bang board, letters being sent out to prospective members about joining the club. (12) Treasurer balance of $65.14, end of tennis tournament, presenting trophies to winners, By-law draft and revision. (13) Outstanding bills reported by the treasury, by-law amendments, vote on committee chairmen. (14) Treasurer balance of $53.58, motions moved and passed for people to be added to the Membership Committee, Social Committee, Tournament Committee, Publicity Committee, Instruction Committee, and Grounds Committee. (15) Balance of $51.12 but still some bills outstanding, vote on committee chairmen. (16) Balance $54.78, planning of exhibition matches, ice skating instructors are trying to be found, plans for sleigh rides in January.

    Doc 2094

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16. Methodist Church - Methodist Church

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17. Methodist Church Lake Bluff - Black & white photograph of Grace Methodist Church building before the major renovations. Original building was built about 1902.

    Methodist Church Lake Bluff ILL

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18. Old Methodist Church - Interior old Methodist Church

    Interior old Methodist Church

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19. portrait of an James Hobbs. - Black and white portrait of an James Hobbs.

    portrait of an James Hobbs.

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20. Second Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the second Methodist Church.

    Second Methodist Church building

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21. Second Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the second Methodist Church.

    Second Methodist Church building

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22. Second Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the second Methodist Church.

    Second Methodist Church building

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23. Second Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the second Methodist Church.

    Second Methodist Church building

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24. Second Methodist Church building - Black and white photograph of the second Methodist Church in Lake Bluff. Photograph appears to be tinted slightly and is attached to a brown mat with a flower design bordering each corner.

    Second Methodist Church building

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