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General Headquarters, scale: not noted
1936
Eggers Grove Reforestation Plan, scale: 1 in. = 100 ft
image 4
1937
Clay Hole Development, Storage Shed, scale: not noted
Cermak Park
1930
Original Working Map used by Dwight Perkins, re: Recommended Acquisitions for initial Forest Preserve District
Original working map used by Dwight Perkins and possibly other members of the Forest Preserve District Plan Commission to decide on which Cook County lands to acquire for the new Forest Preserve District. The physical map was created in 1915, but the notations may have been made on the map any time between 1915 and 1926, when the Plan Commission was disbanded and replaced by the Forest Preserve District Advisory Committee.
1915
Material on Dwight Perkins, 1952, 1982
Includes two articles, one about Dwight Perkins and his contribution to architecture and one about the history of the Cook County Forest Preserve District.
1952
"Outdoor Education in Metropolitan Areas," Roberts Mann, 1949
Conference paper presented before the American Institute of Park Executives
1949
Dwight Perkins, Historical Reference to FPD
Documents related to the creation of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, including "Report of the Special Park Commission to the City Council of Chicago on the subject of a metropolitan park system" (1905) by Dwight Heald Perkins and "Organization of Outer Belt Park Commission of Cook County and Chicago" (ca. 1904), a list of the parks of Chicago (ca. 1905), and park maps.
1900
From John Morrill [Clippings], 1919-1920
Newspaper clippings from the Chicago Herald and Examiner containing information and maps for forest preserves
1919
Historical Files on Trails, Creeks, and Forests , 1955-1958
Brochures, maps, manuscripts, and other materials pertaining to the forest preserves of Cook County Illinois and the history of their development.
1955
The Leaflet, newsletter for the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1928
Includes article on unveiling of portrait of Dwight Heald Perkins, architect involved in the work of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois
1928
"Dear Citizen," 1957
Memo on the University of Illinois's failed attempt to seize Miller Meadow
1957
"Mimeographer Material 1"
1905
Origin of Names and Histories of Places
Full title: Origin of Names and Histories of Places, Including Major Forests and Holdings, Picnic Areas and Recreational Facilities, Nature Preserves, Aquatic Areas, and Wildlife Refuges in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois
1905
"Izaak Walton Leagues Miller Meadow"
1957
Control Plan, scale: 1 in. = 400 ft
Salt Creek Division; sheet 22?
1930
Control Plan, scale: 1 in. = 400 ft
Salt Creek Division; sheet 23
1930
Trail Bridge South of Sauk Trail, scale: varies
Thorn Creek Division
1905
Trail Bridge South of Sauk Trail, scale: varies
image 1, Robinson Reserve
1905
Palos Park Ski Slide--Warming House, scale: 1/8 in. = 1 ft 0 "
image 1, Palos Golf Course
1905
Eggers Grove Drive and Parking, scale: not noted
image 7
1931
Clay Hole Tract Development, scale: 1 in. = 50 ft
image 1
1931
Cermak Plant development--Sprinkling System, scale: 1 in. = 50 ft Horz.; 1 in. = 5 ft Vert.
Cermak Park; image 1
1930
"Dear Citizen," March 1957
Memo on the withdrawal by the University of Illinois to of a proposal to seize Miller Meadow
1957
Paper on conservation education vs. vandalism, by Roberts Mann, 1944
Conference paper presented before the American Institute of Park Executives
1944
Paper on design of picnic areas and facilities by Roberts Mann, 1941
Conference paper presented before the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters section of Landscape architecture
1941
"People in the Out-of-Doors," Roberts Mann, 1946
Conference paper presented before the Central Association of Science and Mathematics Teachers
1946
Paper on "The Forest Preserve Disctrict of Cook County, Illinois," John Barstow Morrill, 1957
Administrative history; Manuscript
1905
Pamphlet of West Chicago Parks Commissioners on Recreation Centers, 1919
1905
Historical Alphabetical listing of Groves, Woods, Sports Centers, etc., 1955
Lists of groves, woods, division headquarters, educational and sports centers, and other facilities in the forest preserves of Cook County, Illinois
1905
"Kiwanis Clubs Miller Meadow"
1905
"The Medical Center District--Planning Analysis and Recommendations"
1956
Tobaggon Slide, scale: 1 in. = 100 ft
ThorntonWoods; image 1
1905
Topographic Map--Protion of Northwestern Golf Links, scale: 1 in. = 50 ft
ThorntonWoods
1905
Skokie Lagoons, Base and Project Map, scale: 1 in. = 2000 ft
Salt Creek
1905
Skokie Lagoons, Map of Additional Project, scale:not noted
1905
Palatine Road Accident Investigation, scale: 1 in. = 20 ft
image 3, Indian Boundary Golf Course
1905
Horse Trails; Shabbona Woods, scale: 1 in. = 100 ft
1939
Eggers Grove Sanitary Sewer and Water Main, scale: not noted
image 7
1937
Cummings Memorial Tract, scale:1 in. = 30 ft
image 4
1931
Clay Hole Tract Development, scale: 4 1/2 in. = 12 in.
Cermak Park
1930
Billy Caldwell Golf Course--Underground Electric Service, scale: not noted
image 3
1933
"Garden Clubs Miller Meadow"
1956
Washburn v. Forest Preserve District, 1927
1905
Leyden Clarion, Bond Issue for Leyden Forest Preserve, 1930
Newspaper clipping from Leyden Clarion discussing impact of forest preserve bond on Leyden Township
1930
Newspaper clippings about bond issue, 1938
Clippings pertaining to the bond issue surrounding the forest preserves of Cook County, Illinois
1905
Notes in the life of Dwight Perkins, Perkins v. Board of County Commissioners (1916), ca. 1916-1930
Portraits of important figures associated with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and the court opinion from Perkins v. Commissioners of Cook County.
1920
"Streamlined Maintenance," Roberts Mann, ca. 1940s
Memo on the impact of World War II and park maintenance activities
1940
Analysis of Sites for the Campus of the Chicago Undergraduate Division, 1958
1958

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