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DESCRIPTION
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PRICE
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African-American History in Stephenson County:
Student-Teacher Visit Materials
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A history of African-Americans in Stephenson County along with
a list of important "firsts." The book contains information and projects, great
for both teachers and non-teachers alike. The book was funded through a grant from the
Freeport Community Trust/Matthew A. Marvin Trust. Free to teachers in Stephenson County.
28 pages, 1999. |
$5.00 |
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American Cookery
by Amelia Simmons with an introduction by Karen Hess
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A reprint of the first American cookbook,
printed in 1796. As a testament to the times in
post-Revolutionary War America, the book contains recipes for both
Queen's Cake and Election Cake. Recipes include carrot pudding, tongue
pie and directions to dress a turtle. As it contains few cooking
times or temperatures and sketchy measurements, you will enjoy this
cookbook for its humor and historical significance. Written in
the Old English style where the letter "S" looks like a
lowercase "F." Includes an introduction of historical
notes and a modern glossary to help identify terms unfamiliar to the
modern reader. 70 pages, 1996 |
$8.00 |
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Bicentennial Project 1776-1976
by the Stephenson County Chapter of Retired Teachers Association
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Memoirs of retired Stephenson County teachers, including
one-room schoolhouse memories. Teachers tell stories of the change from bells to buzzers,
horses to Model T's and dinner pails to the marvelously convenient brown paper sacks. 31
pages, 1976. |
$3.00 |
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Cedarville's Jane Addams ... Her Early
Influences
by Ronald H. Beam |
Biography of Jane Addams' early years and the influence of her father, her family,
her home, her father's mill, and Cedarville itself. 34 pages, includes
drawings and photographs. 1966. |
$5.00 |
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Dirksen Silver |
A facsimile of the 1896 Dirksen Silver Filigree Company catalog complete with drawings
of the silver available. Includes an introduction and history of the company by Phillip L.
Keister. 72 pages, 1986. |
$3.00 |
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Freedom Train North:
Stories of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin
by Julia Pferdehirt
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True stories of men, women and children with
dreams of freedom. Written for young adults and adults.
Some drawings and photos. Contains an extensive bibliography and
a "To Learn More" list of books for young readers, young
adults and older readers. 116 pages, 1998. |
$12.00 |
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Freeport and Stephenson County: A Short History
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A short sketch of the major events in the history of Freeport
and Stephenson County. 7 pages. |
$0.50 |
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Freeport Remembers
by Olga Carlile
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Booklet commemorating the 1994 Lincoln-Douglas Debate
re-enactment. 60 pages, contains many color photographs and an index, 1994 |
$20.00 |
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Generous Spirit: The
Life of Mary Fry
by Paul Fry
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Mary Fry was the companion
of Mrs. Addams, step-mother of Jane Addams. Mary lived in the
Addams home and knew Jane Addams and her family well. 114 pages,
black and white photos. 2003. Sale of this
book benefits both the Stephenson County Historical Society and the
Cedarville Area Historical Society. |
$22.50 |
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Ghost Stories of Stephenson County,
Volume I
by Terri Reid
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Seventeen stories of ghost sightings, levitating objects and
bumps in the night. All events take place in Freeport and Stephenson
County and include the Oscar Taylor Home,
Freeport Public Library, Winneshiek Theatre and Jeanette Lloyd Theatre. 36 pages, 2000. |
$5.00 |
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Ghost Stories of Stephenson County,
Volume II
by Terri Reid |
Ten more stories of Stephenson County
hauntings. Includes Freeport, German Valley, Dakota, Sciota
Mills, Lena and more. 37 pages, 2001. |
$5.00 |
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Illustrated Freeport, 1896
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Originally published by the Freeport Journal
(newspaper) in 1896, Illustrated Freeport is a business history of
Freeport. Chapters include Fire Department, Police Department,
schools, town trustees, city officers, banks, churches, law, medical
professionals, manufacturing, prominent business citizens and
newspapers, plus two pages of advertisements. 209 pages,
includes every-name index and many black & white photographs and
sketches. Great for genealogical research. Hardcover. 2000. Sale of this
book benefits both the Stephenson County Historical Society and the
Stephenson County Genealogical Society. |
$45.00 |
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Indians of Stephenson County
by Mary X. Barrett
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Short history of the Indian tribes of Stephenson County. 28
pages, includes bibliography. |
$2.00 |
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The Jane Addams Papers in the
Collection of the Stephenson County Historical Society
Edited by Thompson A. Brandt |
A transcription of the Historical Society's
collection of Jane Addams documents, written both to her and by
her. The early letters are cute and childish. Later
letters show struggles with her faith, comments on teachers, and a
young woman's quest to understand the world around her. A good
insight into her early years. 60 pages, includes index and
recommended bibliography. Black & white photos. 2001. |
$5.00 |
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Kent for a Century
and a Quarter
by Phillip L. Keister |
A reprint of Kent's 1952 sesquicentennial
book, detailing its history from 1827 to 1952. Good history of
Kent including history of its churches, stores, cemeteries, etc.
Excellent family section is a must-read for genealogical
researchers. 201 pages, includes index and many black &
white photographs. Hardcover. 2000. Sale of this
book benefits both the Stephenson County Historical Society and the
Stephenson County Genealogical Society. |
$37.50 |
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Log Cabin Cooking
by Barbara Swell |
Pioneer recipes adapted for modern
cooks. Also includes pioneer etiquette, jump rope rhymes, cake superstitions
and food insults. 65 pages, contains 19th century photos and
woodcuts. 1996. |
$6.00 |
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Looking Back
Volume I
by Harriett Gustason
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It sold out years ago, but has been
reprinted! A compilation of Harriett Gustason's Looking Back
articles from the 1982-1985 Freeport Journal Standard.
Each article is a short history of a local person or place. 314
pages, many photos. Index. 1994. |
$31.00 |
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Looking Back
Volume II
by Harriett Gustason
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A compilation of Harriett Gustason's Looking Back articles
from the 1986-1987 Freeport Journal Standard. Contains about 100
articles, each one is a short history of a local
person or place. 220 pages, many photos. Index. 1997 |
$31.00 |
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Looking Back
Volume III
by Harriett Gustason
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A compilation of Harriett Gustason's Looking Back articles
from the Freeport Journal Standard, 1998 into 1990. Contains about 100
articles, each one is a short history of a local
person or place. 220 pages, many photos. Index includes every name
mentioned. 2002.
Click to view the Table
of Contents or Index.
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$31.00
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Looking Back
Three Volume Set:
Volume I, II &
III
by Harriett Gustason
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All three volumes of Looking Back. A
savings over purchasing each individually.
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$90.00 |
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The Lustron Home: The History of a Postwar Prefabricated Housing
Experiment
by Thomas T. Fetters |
Advertised as "a new standard for
living," the Lustron Home was an enameled steel, prefabricated
house heavily promoted from 1948 to 1950. About 2,500 were
erected all over the United States, including some still in use today
in Freeport and Stephenson County. The book includes the history
of the Lustron Corporation, how it got started and why it
failed. Appendix lists all known Lustrons' location, model and
color. Hardcover, photos, drawings, index and appendixes.
186 pages. 2002. |
$45.00 |
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McConnell Revisited
by Timothy J. Mulhall |
A collection of vintage photographs and
newspaper articles from the 150 year history of McConnell,
Illinois. Paperback, 116 pages. 2001. Sale of this
book benefits both the Stephenson County Historical Society and the
McConnell Area Historical Society. |
$15.00 |
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McConnell Sesquicentennial History
Album
by McConnell Area Historical Society |
History of McConnell, Illinois from 1838 to
1988. Includes history of the fire department, 4-H club,
railroad, schools, churches, and then-and-now photographs. Also
a record of the 1988 Sesquicentennial Festival activities. 158
pages. 1988. Sale of this book benefits both the
Stephenson County Historical Society and the McConnell Area Historical
Society. |
$15.00 |
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Orangeville, Illinois: Celebrating 150
Years
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History of Orangeville, Illinois from 1851
to 2001. Includes information on schools, organizations,
churches and businesses. Plus Orangeville
"Firsts" and a list of the residents in 1880. Many
photographs. 63 pages. 2001. Sale of this book
benefits both the Stephenson County Historical Society and ACT-A
Community Together (an Orangeville community and historical organization). |
$10.00 |
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Pictorial
Encyclopedia of Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment: Volume I
by Dr. Gordon Dammann |
Numerous black and white photographs on
every page along with descriptions and history. You do not have
to be trained in medicine to enjoy this book - everyone will be
shocked and amazed at the medical practices of the era. Chapters
include surgical procedures, bleeding, embalming, disease, and medical
insignia and uniforms. Written by well-known local collector Dr.
Gordon Dammann of Lena, many of the artifacts are from his personal collection
and are now on display at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in
Frederick, Maryland. 100 pages, 1983.
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$10.00 |
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Pictorial
Encyclopedia of Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment: Volume II
by Dr. Gordon Dammann |
Numerous black and white photographs on
every page along with descriptions and history. You do not have
to be trained in medicine to enjoy this book - everyone will be
shocked and amazed at the medical practices of the era. Chapters
in volume two include veterans reserve corps (the invalid corps),
hospitals, nurses, uniforms and equipment of the surgeon, hospital
steward, medical instruments, medical equipment, ambulance corps,
dental instruments, medical documents. Written by well-known
local collector Dr. Gordon Dammann of Lena, many of the artifacts are
from his personal collection and are now on display at the National
Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. 100 pages,
1983.
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$10.00 |
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Pictorial
Encyclopedia of Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment: Volume
III
by Dr. Gordon Dammann |
Numerous black and white photographs on
every page along with descriptions and history. You do not have
to be trained in medicine to enjoy this book - everyone will be
shocked and amazed at the medical practices of the era. Chapters
in volume three include education of surgeons, uniforms and equipment
surgeons, hospital care and nursing, Sanitary Commission and Christian
Commission. Written by well-known local collector Dr. Gordon
Dammann of Lena, many of the artifacts are from his personal collection
and are now on display at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in
Frederick, Maryland. 100 pages, 1983.
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$10.00 |
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Postscript to 1970 History of Stephenson County |
Personal memoirs of long-time residents of Stephenson County.
Originally sold as a companion to the 1970 History of Stephenson
County. 44 pages, includes photographs. 1976.
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$5.00 |
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The Present Advantages and Future Prospects of the City of
Freeport, Including a Complete Stranger's Guide |
A facsimile of a pamphlet printed in 1857 to
encourage settlers to Freeport. Topics include Freeport's
position as a railroad center, it's organizations, banks, churches
educational system and newspaper. Includes a history of Freeport
(up to 1857) and a city improvements made during the year 1856.
Business register contains ads for various businesses. Great
research tool. Every-Name Index. 56 pages.
2003. Sale of this
book benefits both the Stephenson County Historical Society and the
Stephenson County Genealogical Society. |
$10.00 |
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Primary Sources
edited by Suzy Beggin |
Sixteen first-person accounts from letters,
diaries and newspaper articles on topics such as Freeport's early
theatres, crimes in the 19th century, Orangeville's beginnings, an
account from a Civil War soldier in Andersonville Prison, and
more. Includes a name index listing every name mentioned - a
great tool for students and genealogical researchers. 72
pages. 2001. |
$5.00 |
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The Rail Splitter
Winter 2003 Edition
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A quarterly journal for Lincoln collectors,
this edition contains front-page coverage of the Stephenson County
Historical Society's discovery of a photograph of Sarah Bush Lincoln,
Abraham Lincoln's step-mother. Articles include a detailed
account of the discovery by Joe Grove, comments on authenticating the
photograph by Dr. Wayne C. Temple, and a history of the photograph's
donation by Suzy Beggin. Other articles and information relate
to collecting and authenticating Lincoln memorabilia and include
Lincoln Christmas light bulbs, campaign ribbons, Lincoln pennies,
photographs, figurines, etc. 28 pages. Black and white
photos. 2003. |
$6.00 |
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Sousa in Freeport:
The March King in the Pretzel City, 1897-1928
Edited by Thompson A.
Brandt
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History of John Phillip Sousa with details
on his six visits to Freeport between 1897 and 1928, including
transcriptions of newspaper accounts of his concerts and copies
of advertisements. Also includes a complete copy of the souvenir
program from his last concert in Freeport, which was Sousa's
"Golden Jubilee Tour" and the grand opening of the Masonic
Temple. 50 pages. Black and white photos. 2004. |
$5.00 |
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Stephenson County Roads
by Phillip L. Keister
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History of the early roads of Stephenson County. 24 pages,
includes photos and map. 1954. |
$2.00 |
