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Books are in alphabetical order by title. Society members are reminded that they are eligible for a 10%
discount on purchases.
TITLE
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DESCRIPTION
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PRICE
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Arcade Toy Catalogs |
Freeport’s
famous manufacturer of cast iron toys – reprints of catalogs:
1902-03; No. 33, No. 37, No. 40 (1932); No. 41 (1933); No. 51, No. 58 (1940)
(be sure to specify which catalogs you are ordering)
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$11.00 ea
Except:
#33=$15.00
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Back to Madison Street
by Horton |
Remembrances
of growing up Black in Freeport in the 1940s & ‘50s.
H=Hardcover
/ S=Paperback
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$30.00 (H)
$20.00 (S)
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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. Rev. Ed. by Paul Fry
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$12.00
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Chalk Dust from the
Schoolhouse Floor: Short Takes on American Automotive Historyby
Bill Millard
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A
collection of 27 essays about the pioneers of the American automobile industry
written for the California Automobile Museum by a Freeport Native. Spiral
bound, 78 pages, photos.
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$10.00
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Days on the Family Farm
By Carrie A. Meyers
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From
1900 to 1944, based on diaries and farm journals, the story of one farm
family in Northwest Illinois. Photos.
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$16.00
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Dirksen Silver
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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, 2009 Reprint.
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$15.00
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Fighting Slavery in Chicago
by Campbell |
A
history of the Abolitionist movement in Chicago.
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$38.00
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Freeport –Images of
America Series by the Journal-Standard
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A pictorial history of Freeport
from its earliest days to the early 1900s complied by Harriett Gustason.
Paperback, 127 pages. |
$21.00
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Freeport and Stephenson County:
A Short History |
A short sketch of the major events in the history of
Freeport and Stephenson County. 7 pages. |
$0.50 |
Freeport’s Lincoln |
History
of the creation and dedication of “Lincoln the Debater” in
Freeport’s Taylor Park in 1930. Reprint. H=hard cover / S=paperback
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$13.00 (H)
$7.00 (S)
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Freeport Remembers
by Olga Carlile |
Booklet
commemorating the 1994 Lincoln-Douglas Debate re-enactment for C-SPAN. 60
pages, contains many color photographs and an index, 1994
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$3.00
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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.
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$20.00
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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.
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$5.00
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Henney Buggy Catalog-- 1913
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Reprint
of the 1913 catalog listing the numerous models of buggies and carriages manufactured
in Freeport. Each model is described in technical detail and illustrated.
Also shown are variations for seats, as well as other accessories. B&W
with a few shown in color. 120 pages. Spiral bound.
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$30.00
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The Henney Motor Company: A
Complete History
By Thomas A McPherson |
The
definitive history of Freeport’s famed automobile manufacturer and
its relationship with the Packard Motor Company. 272 pages, 352 B&W
photos, as well as 48 color images. Hardcover.
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$55.00
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Indians of Stephenson
County
by Mary X. Barrett |
Short
history of the Indian tribes of Stephenson County. 28 pages, includes
bibliography.
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$3.00
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The Jane Addams Papers in the
Collection of the Stephenson County Historical Society
edited by Thompson A. Brandt |
New
edition issued for the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jane
Addams, this 60-page paperback reprints the texts of all of the letters and
artifacts in the Society’s collection written by to to Jane Addams.
Photos. Will be available on 27
March 2010.
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$10.00
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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.
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$40.00 |
Last Stand at Old Man’s
Creek
By Eugene C. Stevens |
Story
of the engagement generally called “Stillman’s Run”
during what is commonly known as the “Blackhawk War” (1832).
Paperback, 80 pages.
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$20.00 |
Looking Back--Volume I
by Harriett Gustason |
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. Paperback
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$22.00
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Looking Back--Volume II
by Harriett Gustason |
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. Paperback
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$22.00
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Looking Back--Volume III
by Harriett Gustason |
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. Paperback
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$22.00
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Looking Back by
Harriett Gustason
(The Three Volume Set) |
All
three volumes of Harriett Gustason’s Looking Back series. A savings over purchasing each
individually.
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$60.00
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The Lost Freeport Photos |
Haunting
and engaging are just a few words to describe this collection of
photographic images taken on candid scenes in Freeport at a time when
photography was new enough that people didn’t posture before a
camera. 104 glass plate negatives have been reproduced in black & white
in this 88-page hardcover book.
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$50.00
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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.
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$40.00
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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.
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$20.00
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McConnell Sesquicentennial
History Album
by McConnell Area Historical Society
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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
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$20.00
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Pictorial Encyclopedia of
Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment: Volume I
by Dr. Gordon Dammann
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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.
Paperback.
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$9.50
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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. Paperback.
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$9.50
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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. Paperback
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$9.50
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Pictorial Encyclopedia of Civil War
Medical Instruments and Equipment
(Three volume set) |
Enjoy
all of Dr. Dammann’s books at a special rate.
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$25.00
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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,
its 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
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$10.00
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Primary Sources
edited by Suzy Beggin
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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.
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$5.00
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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 part of
Sousa's "Golden Jubilee Tour" and the grand opening of
Freeport’s Masonic Temple. 50 pages. Black and white photos.
2004.
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$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.
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$3.00
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Undaunted Heart: The True Story of A Southern
Belle & A Yankee General by Suzy Barile
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Taking
is back to the era after the Civil War, this book tells of the romance,
marriage and lives of Freeport’s General Smith D. Atkins and Ella
Swain of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Paperback, 237 pages, photos
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$12.00
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