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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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"Contact Your Legislator", 1957
Memo regarding efforts to protect Miller Meadow from purchase by the University of Illinois
1905

"Dear Citizen," 1956
Memo regarding the attempted purchase of Miller Meadow by the University of Illinois
1956

"Dear Citizen," 1957
Memo on the University of Illinois's failed attempt to seize Miller Meadow
1957

"Dear Citizen," Letter, September 1956
Memo on the attempt to seize Miller Meadow by the University of Illinois
1956

"Dear Citizen," March 1957
Memo on the withdrawal by the University of Illinois to of a proposal to seize Miller Meadow
1957

"Letters to Citizens," 1957
Memo on the withdrawal by the University of Illinois of an attempt to seize Miller Meadow.
1957