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Forest Preserve District of Cook County records

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County was created in 1914 with a mandate to “protect and preserve” the forests of Cook County. By 2004, the district had acquired more than 67,000 acres of forest lands. This collection contains the records of the district and other records and photographs that are relevant for the district’s history.

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"Outdoor Education in Metropolitan Areas," Roberts Mann, 1949
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Conference paper presented before the American Institute of Park Executives
Date:
September 21, 1949
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
Access:
Public access
"What the School System Expects of the Park System," James D. Logsdon, 1960
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Article outlining how parks contribute to national welfare
Date:
May 13, 1905
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
Access:
Public access
Charles G. Sauers' copy of article about Dwight H. Perkins, ca. 1952.
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Date:
ca. 1952
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
Access:
Public access
Picnics and Rec. Activities - In-Service School
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Date:
ca. 1920-1930s
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
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Picnics and Rec. Activities - In-Service School
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Date:
ca. 1920-1930s
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
Access:
Public access

Collection Details

Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Natural & Built Environments
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