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Paper about the Civilian Conservation Corps, Camp Chicago-Lemont, 1992
Administrative history; Manuscript
1905
Friends of Our Native Landscape, A Park and Forest Policy for Illinois
Policy proposal
1920
John Coburn "History of the Forest Preserve," with a letter from Rollin Organ to Charles G. Saunders, 1927-1931
Letter written by John Coburn and memo from William Busse on the history of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
1925
"Mimeographer Material 3"
1956
"Development of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois" MA Thesis, 1949
Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master's of Arts, Department of History, De Paul University, Chicago
1949
Suburban Trib, "CCC legacy continues to grow by William Presecky," 1979
Article from the Suburban Trib on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps, including work done in the Cook County Forest Preserve District
1979
"Recreation on Public Lands," Roberts Mann, 1944
Conference paper presented before the ninth North American Wildlife Conference
1944
Historical Considerations [Chicago Portage], 1929-1930
Correspondence and clippings pertaining to restoration efforts for Old Chicago Portage
1925
Land Policy, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, 1950
1905
Letter and misc. documents, 1935
Memo regarding proposed lodging in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, article on the Trailside Museum in River Forest, and a letter discussing efforts at providing sanitation services in the forest preserves
1905
"UIC Campus Controversy" American Legion, Miller Meadows, 1957
1952
"Dear Citizen," 1956
Memo regarding the attempted purchase of Miller Meadow by the University of Illinois
1956
"Letters to Citizens," 1957
Memo on the withdrawal by the University of Illinois of an 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
Proposals for Projects, 1946
Potential projects for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County are discussed
1946
Miscellaneous, policies, histories, and encroachment, 1956
Documents pertaining to the history, policies, and conservation of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois
1905
Paper, "Getting Lakes the Borrow Pit Way," by John Barstow Morrill, 1958
Conference papers; Engineering
1905
General Information -- Historical and Operational, 1965-1967
Articles, essays, manuscripts, and brochures related to the forest preserves of Cook County, Illinois and outdoor recreation. Includes index of nature bulletins produced by the Forest Preserve District, educational materials, and organizational documents.
1965
Historical Markers, 1962
Memo from Charles Sauers to Roland Eisenbeis on suggested sites for historical markers in the forest preserves of Cook County, Illinois
1962
"Lions Clubs Miller Meadow"
1905
Commerce, 1959
Issue of Commerce which includes an article on the search for a site for a new University if Illinois campus.
1959
"Mimeographer Material 2"
1956
Report of Charles G. Sauers and the Advisory Committee on Predator Control, 1948
1948
"Landscape Engineering in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County," Roberts Mann, 1943
Conference paper presented before the Western Society of Engineers
1943
Progress report of Charles G. Sauers, 1931
Progress Report for the forest preserve district, including construction and engineering projects, reforestation activities and other business
1931
Cantigny Farm, 1956
Memos covering issues associated with Cantigny Farm as a possible site for a University of Illinois campus.
1956
"Contact Your Legislator", 1957
Memo regarding efforts to protect Miller Meadow from purchase by the University of Illinois
1905
"For Release"
1951
Comparison of Miller Meadow and Near West Side Campus Sites for an Undergraduate Division of The University of Illinois, 1957
1957
Correspondence with Earl Flanagan, 1957
Correspondence regarding possible sites for a University of Illinois campus in southern Cook County.
1957
Dissertation about Forest Preserves by William P. Hayes, 1949
Master's thesis for DePaul University on the development of the forest preserves of Cook County, Illinois
1949
Miscellaneous newspaper clippings, 1929-1935
Newspaper clippings including the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily News on topics related to the forest preserves of Cook County, Illinois
1925
History of the Forest Preserves of Cook County, signed by Frank J. Moulton
Manuscript documenting the political, organizational, and legal history of the formation of the forest preserves of Cook County, Illinois.
1905
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
"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
"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

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