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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. 40 (1932) and No. 58
(1940) (be sure to specify which catalog you are ordering)
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$19.00 ea
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The Arcadians: Fred &
Jane
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Cartoon
booklet with the story about the tiny Arcadians. Produced by the Arcade Manufacturing
of Freeport in 1933. Reprint. 22 pages.
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$7.50
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Back to Madison Street
by Horton |
Remembrances
of growing up Black in Freeport in the 1940s & ‘50s.
Hardcover
(H) or soft cover (S).
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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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The Early Black Settlers of
Stephenson County, Illinois, 1830-1930 by Joyce Salter Johnson |
The
long awaited account that puts into historical context the Black men and
women who migrated to Stephenson County. 2011. 324 pages, photos, index.
The companion photo book is listed further below as A Hundred-year Journal…
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$19.00
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Fighting Slavery in Chicago
by Campbell
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A history of the Abolitionist movement in Chicago |
$38.00
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Freeport –Images of America Series by the Journal-Standard |
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
brief sketch of the major events in the history of Freeport and Stephenson
County. 7 pages.
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50 cents
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Freeport’s Lincoln |
History
of the creation and dedication of “Lincoln the Debater” statue
in Freeport’s Taylor Park in 1930. Reprint. Hard cover (H) or soft
cover (S).
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$13.00 (H)
$7.00 (S)
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Freeport Remembers
by Olga Carlile
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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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Gangsters, Harlots & Thieves by Todd Moore and Therson Moore
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A
behind the scenes look at growing up poor while living in Freeport’s
Clifton Hotel.
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$15.00
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Generous Spirit: The Life
of Mary Fry by Paul Fry |
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 I by Terri Reid
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The
“original” is now back in print.
Spiral bound, paperback.
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$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
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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
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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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Hot Flashes: 101 Reasons to Laught at Life by Sue Langenberg
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A
compilation of ancedotes using wry and witty
humor by a Freeport writer.
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$13.00
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A Hundred-year Journal: A
Pictorial History of the Early Black Settlers of Stephenson County,
Illinois 1830-1930 by Joyce Salter Johnson |
Companion
work to Salter Johnson’s The
Early Black Settlers of Stephenson County, Illinois. Hundreds of
photos. B&W. 2011.
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$25.00 |
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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 and to Jane Addams.
Photos.
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$15.00
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Karl Henry Kubitz of Freeport, Illinois: A Musical Tributeby
Thompson A. Brandt |
Biography
of the man who headed Freeport Public School instrumental music program for
many, many years. Spiral bound. 2005.
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$10.00
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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)
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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 Lustron Home: The History of a Postwar Prefabricated Housing Experiment
by Thomas T. Fetters
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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 |
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 |
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
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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 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)
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Enjoy
all of Dr. Dammann’s books at a special rate.
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$25.00
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The Political Career of Stephen
A. Douglas: A Catalog of the 2008 Exhibition of Documents from the Private
Collection of George A. Buss
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As
part of the 2008 celebration of the sesquicentennial of the Lincoln-Douglas
Debates, we hosted a special exhibition of documents from the life of
Stephan A. Douglas. This booklet details each specific item in that
exhibition.
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$2.00
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The
Present Advantages and Future Prospects of the City of Freeport, Including
a Complete Stranger's Guide
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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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Suzy’s Musings by Suzy Beggin
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Historical
tidbits about Freeport and some of the colorful people who lived here. Soft
cover.
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$15.00
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The Rise and Fall of the Stephens Automobile by R. E. Stephens
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Detailed
history of the Stephens cars manufactured in Freeport. Spiral bound, paperback.
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$30.00
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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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