This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'History and culture: Local history'.
History and culture:
Local history
"Black Bill", 1827 Winnebago War, and African American veterans rights featured in latest Journal of Illinois History (2006, July 16) [1057**09]
Press release: Black Bill and the privileges of whiteness in Antebellum Illinois, the Illinois Militia and the so-called Winnebago War of 1827, and African American veterans fighting for their rights in post World War II Chicago are featured in the latest issue of the Journal of Illinois History, a scholarly publication about the states history.
"Let us be bold with our songs" Saturday, July 18 at Vachel Lindsay Home (2009, July 15) [1055**09]
Press release: The educational and entertaining program series, Let us be bold with our songs, opens Saturday, July 18 at the Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site in Springfield with a 2 p.m. performance by Elizabeth Smith of Springfield.
Archaeology Day August 1 at Cahokia Mounds (2009, July 21) [1086**09]
Press release: Text for public service announcement of 10, 20 and 45 seconds concerning Cahokia Mounds Archaeology Day on Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see ancient craft demonstrations, tour archaeological excavations, and take part in several hands-on activities.
Chief Thurman of the Sac and Fox Nation to visit Apple River Fort in Elizabeth on July 31 (2009, July 22) [1087**09]
Press release: The Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma and a direct descendant of Black Hawk will speak at the Apple River Fort Interpretive Center in Elizabeth, Illinois at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 31. The public is invited to attend. The theme of the visit is Unity, which in the Sac language is Kimachipena. Chief Thurman will visit a temporary exhibit on the Sac and Fox and also recognize the reopening of Apple River Fort, which was closed during the winter due to state budget reductions.
Chief Thurman of the Sac and Fox Nation to visit Apple River Fort in Elizabeth on July 31 (2009, July 22) [1088**09]
Press release: Text for 15 and 30 second public service announcements concerning the Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation and a direct descendant of Black Hawk speaking at the Apple River Fort in Elizabeth, Illinois.
Discovering Family and Local History {periodical start}
Brochure describes IRAD as a resource-sharing system that works with the Local Records Commission and area officials to transfer valuable records to the seven IRAD centers at Illinois state universities. Records at each IRAD reflect the unique history and traditions of that region.
Discovering Family and Local History (2002, July)
Brochure describes IRAD as a resource-sharing system that works with the Local Records Commission and area officials to transfer valuable records to the seven IRAD centers at Illinois state universities. Records at each IRAD reflect the unique history and traditions of that region.
Discovering Family and Local History (2002, September)
Brochure describes IRAD as a resource-sharing system that works with the Local Records Commission and area officials to transfer valuable records to the seven IRAD centers at Illinois state universities. Records at each IRAD reflect the unique history and traditions of that region.
Final Report of the Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (2009, October)
Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Final Report. State appropriations were provided to the Commission for events and programs, grants, marketing, web site development and maintenance and administrative costs. Partnering with organizations on low cost, but highly visible, projects left the bulk of the available funds to be utilized in grants to communities statewide for their bicentennial programs. The Commission developed many activities
Goosenest Prairie Gazette (2008, Summer)
This publication is the newsletter of the Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site, serving as a vehicle for sharing articles, news items, photos, and period appropriate information with Volunteer Pioneers and the Lincoln/Sargent Farm Foundation. This month's articles include: Thomas And Nancy Lincoln Celebrate Their 200th Wedding Anniversary This Month; Knitty Gritty; Volunteer Pioneers Inc. 25th Anniversary Year; Special Presentation of Goings On at Lincoln Log Cabin, The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial, Ongoing Research Project at Lincoln Log Cabin, Intern and Graduate Assistant News, Scenes From Our Summer Wheat Harvest.