267 results for your search
See details
Campus History, University of St. Francis
in Campus History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
The story of the University of St. Francis began in 1920 when the seeds were planted for Assisi Junior College. The school's evolution continued when, as the College of St. Francis, it awarded bachelor's degrees in 1930, became coeducational in 1970, and attained university status in 1998. The university owes its...
Sample
in Campus History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Description
The story of the University of St. Francis began in 1920 when the seeds were planted for Assisi Junior College. The school's evolution continued when, as the College of St. Francis, it awarded bachelor's degrees in 1930, became coeducational in 1970, and attained university status in 1998. The university owes its existence to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, founded by Mother Alfred Moes in 1865, with Mother Thom...
The story of the University of St. Francis began in 1920 when the seeds were planted for Assisi Junior College. The school's evolution continued when, as the College of St. Francis, it awarded bachelor's degrees in 1930, became coeducational in 1970, and attained university status in 1998. The university owes its existence to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, founded by Mother Alfred Moes in 1865, with Mother Thomasine Fryewska serving as the first president of the institution. Currently this vibrant community claims over 3,500 students on the main campus in Joliet, the many off-campus sites, and online. Throughout the years, the school has grown, adding buildings, programs, and students, but has remained rooted in its Franciscan identity of respect, service, integrity, and compassion.
Show more
Show less
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Campus History
Topic / Theme
Colleges and universities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Linnea Knapp
Place Discussed
Illinois, Joliet, IL
Sections
×
See details
Illinois History, An Overview, 3, Struggle for the Illinois Country
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 3 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 27 mins
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features the struggle for Illinois County.
Sample
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 3 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 27 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features the struggle for Illinois County.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James A. Edstrom
Author / Creator
James A. Edstrom
Date Published / Released
1971, 2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Illinois History, An Overview
Speaker / Narrator
James A. Edstrom
Person Discussed
George Rogers Clark, 1752-1818, Patrick Henry, 1736-1799, Pontiac, 1720-1769
Topic / Theme
American Indians, Colonial populations, Indian raids, Treaties, Settlements, War, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Pontiac's Rebellion, 1763-1766, Treaty of Paris, February 10, 1763, Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783, American History, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Colonial Era (1650–1765), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by James A. Edstrom
Place Discussed
England, France, Illinois, Virginia
×
See details
Illinois History, An Overview, 8, Illinois in the Civil War
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 8 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 24 mins
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features Illinois during the Civil War.
Sample
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 8 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 24 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features Illinois during the Civil War.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James A. Edstrom
Author / Creator
James A. Edstrom
Date Published / Released
1971, 2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Illinois History, An Overview
Speaker / Narrator
James A. Edstrom
Person Discussed
Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, Richard Yates, 1815-1873
Topic / Theme
Civil war, Laws and legislation, Armed forces, Social conflict, Wartime economy, Women in workforce, Abraham Lincoln, Assassination, Washington, DC, April 14, 1865, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, American History, Civil War (1860–1865), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by James A. Edstrom
Place Discussed
Illinois
×
See details
Illinois History, An Overview, 12, Illinois - Today and Yesterday
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 12 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 21 mins
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features Illinois, today and yesterday.
Sample
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 12 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 21 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features Illinois, today and yesterday.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James A. Edstrom
Author / Creator
James A. Edstrom
Date Published / Released
1971, 2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Illinois History, An Overview
Speaker / Narrator
James A. Edstrom
Person Discussed
Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865
Topic / Theme
Colleges and universities, Geophysical features, Memorials, Places of worship, Public buildings, Public parks, Steamboats, Tourist attractions, Towns, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by James A. Edstrom
Place Discussed
Illinois
×
See details
Images of America, Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2014), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan opened in the summer of 1929 with a vision of providing an outdoor experience for young people. It is owned and operated by the Northeast Illinois Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), in Highland Park, Illinois, and located in Pearson, Wisconsin. The camp’s name comes from the Native American...
Sample
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2014), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Description
Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan opened in the summer of 1929 with a vision of providing an outdoor experience for young people. It is owned and operated by the Northeast Illinois Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), in Highland Park, Illinois, and located in Pearson, Wisconsin. The camp’s name comes from the Native American phrase meaning “spring fed lake” and originated in a contest won by a Scout from the North Shore Area Council, BSA. Thousands of...
Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan opened in the summer of 1929 with a vision of providing an outdoor experience for young people. It is owned and operated by the Northeast Illinois Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), in Highland Park, Illinois, and located in Pearson, Wisconsin. The camp’s name comes from the Native American phrase meaning “spring fed lake” and originated in a contest won by a Scout from the North Shore Area Council, BSA. Thousands of young people and adults have hiked the trails, boated on the lakes, developed their scouting skills, and had countless adventures at the camp. The stories of how the camp was developed, built, and maintained by the North Shore Area Council, BSA, during difficult times, including war and the Great Depression, are shared within. Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan still serves young people, adults, and families from more than 40 communities.
Show more
Show less
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Topic / Theme
Associations and organizations, Camping
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Ian Hopkins and Matt Horbal
Place Discussed
Illinois, Lake County, IL
Sections
×
See details
Images of America, Channahon and Minooka
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2013), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
The villages of Channahon and Minooka sit side by side, with Channahon in Will and Grundy Counties and Minooka in Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties. Channahon was settled to take advantage of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and Minooka was formed around a number of railroads. It was the canal that helped shape C...
Sample
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2013), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Description
The villages of Channahon and Minooka sit side by side, with Channahon in Will and Grundy Counties and Minooka in Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties. Channahon was settled to take advantage of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and Minooka was formed around a number of railroads. It was the canal that helped shape Channahon in both positive and negative ways. The town first incorporated in the early 1900s. After a car plunged into the canal while...
The villages of Channahon and Minooka sit side by side, with Channahon in Will and Grundy Counties and Minooka in Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties. Channahon was settled to take advantage of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and Minooka was formed around a number of railroads. It was the canal that helped shape Channahon in both positive and negative ways. The town first incorporated in the early 1900s. After a car plunged into the canal while crossing a bridge that collapsed, the owners of the vehicle sued the village. In order to protect its assets, the village unincorporated and then reincorporated in 1962. The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, later known only as the Rock-Island Line, ran through Minooka from Chicago to Ottawa. The town’s original name, Summit, was given because the line reached its highest point there until the 1920s when the tracks were lowered.
Show more
Show less
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Dawn Aulet
Place Discussed
Channahon, IL, Illinois, Minooka, IL
Sections
×
See details
Images of America, Matteson
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2006), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
The village of Matteson was founded in 1855 and named after the 10th governor of Illinois, Joel Matteson. German immigrants were the area’s first settlers, seeking agriculture and business opportunities. The Illinois Central and Michigan Central Railroads provided the stimulus for the growth of one of the first...
Sample
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2006), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Description
The village of Matteson was founded in 1855 and named after the 10th governor of Illinois, Joel Matteson. German immigrants were the area’s first settlers, seeking agriculture and business opportunities. The Illinois Central and Michigan Central Railroads provided the stimulus for the growth of one of the first communities to the south of Chicago. The area became popular in the 1890s, when Chicago residents rode special trains to visit the amus...
The village of Matteson was founded in 1855 and named after the 10th governor of Illinois, Joel Matteson. German immigrants were the area’s first settlers, seeking agriculture and business opportunities. The Illinois Central and Michigan Central Railroads provided the stimulus for the growth of one of the first communities to the south of Chicago. The area became popular in the 1890s, when Chicago residents rode special trains to visit the amusement park run by Moses and Freeman Elliott. By the mid-20th century, the town had established itself as a growing bedroom community due to the electrification of the Illinois Central suburban service in 1926 and an increase in residential housing designed for American GIs returning home after World War II. Transportation has always played a key role in the development of the village, which sits at the crossroads of America’s first land grant railroad, the Illinois Central, and the country’s first transcontinental road, the Lincoln Highway. Since the 1970s, Matteson has grown into a vibrant retail and commercial area for Chicago’s south suburbs.
Show more
Show less
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Paul W. Jaenicke
Place Discussed
Illinois, Matteson, IL
Sections
×
See details
McHenry and McCullom Lake
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2007), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Come along to McHenry. Nestled between the Fox River and McCullom Lake, it is a friendly, welcoming city with a rich history. It was designated as the first county seat of the newly formed McHenry County in 1837. Its surrounding farmland provided both food from its crops and milk from its cows to the Chicago area....
Sample
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2007), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Description
Come along to McHenry. Nestled between the Fox River and McCullom Lake, it is a friendly, welcoming city with a rich history. It was designated as the first county seat of the newly formed McHenry County in 1837. Its surrounding farmland provided both food from its crops and milk from its cows to the Chicago area. Diverse businesses such as boatbuilders, ice cutters, lumber companies, flour mills, brick makers, and cigar makers chose to make McHe...
Come along to McHenry. Nestled between the Fox River and McCullom Lake, it is a friendly, welcoming city with a rich history. It was designated as the first county seat of the newly formed McHenry County in 1837. Its surrounding farmland provided both food from its crops and milk from its cows to the Chicago area. Diverse businesses such as boatbuilders, ice cutters, lumber companies, flour mills, brick makers, and cigar makers chose to make McHenry their home. It is a unique city that grew as three separate business districts: along the river, along the railroad, and one in between. Known as the gateway to the Chain of Lakes, tourism thrived in the early 1900s as visitors from Chicago made McHenry their recreational destination. In McHenry and McCullom Lake, one will meet the people who helped change McHenry from a collection of log cabins on the riverfront to a bustling city with a population of 24,000.
Show more
Show less
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 by Sandra Landen Machaj
Place Discussed
Illinois, McCullom Lake, IL, McHenry, IL
×
See details
Images of America, Mercer County
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2013), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Mercer County’s location on the east bank of the Mississippi River has made it an attractive site for habitation for thousands of years. Prior to the arrival of European settlers, Native Americans of the Sauk (Sac) tribe were drawn here because of the abundance of fish and wild game. The formal organization of M...
Sample
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2013), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Description
Mercer County’s location on the east bank of the Mississippi River has made it an attractive site for habitation for thousands of years. Prior to the arrival of European settlers, Native Americans of the Sauk (Sac) tribe were drawn here because of the abundance of fish and wild game. The formal organization of Mercer County began when the Northwest Territory was created in 1787. Then, in 1812, the area was included in the Military Tract, design...
Mercer County’s location on the east bank of the Mississippi River has made it an attractive site for habitation for thousands of years. Prior to the arrival of European settlers, Native Americans of the Sauk (Sac) tribe were drawn here because of the abundance of fish and wild game. The formal organization of Mercer County began when the Northwest Territory was created in 1787. Then, in 1812, the area was included in the Military Tract, designated by Congress as bounty land to be given as payment to soldiers who served in the War of 1812. The first settlers arrived in the 1820s via the Mississippi River or covered wagon, and Mercer County was established in 1835. Primarily an agricultural area, it has also been home to business and commerce. A variety of interesting individuals have lived in or influenced the county, including an oil baron, a baseball Hall of Famer, a country music star, and a young surveyor who one day became president.
Show more
Show less
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Twyla Holmes and Stephanie Braucht
Place Discussed
Illinois
Sections
×
See details
Images of America, Mokena
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2011), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Founded in 1852 by Allen Denny, a War of 1812 veteran and operator on the Underground Railroad, Mokena has for over 150 years been a center of commerce and a transportation hub. Meaning “turtle” in the ancient Algonquin tongue that was fluently spoken in this region for centuries, Mokena rose to prominence wit...
Sample
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2011), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Description
Founded in 1852 by Allen Denny, a War of 1812 veteran and operator on the Underground Railroad, Mokena has for over 150 years been a center of commerce and a transportation hub. Meaning “turtle” in the ancient Algonquin tongue that was fluently spoken in this region for centuries, Mokena rose to prominence with the completion of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in 1852 and would bustle in the post—Civil War era. Home to such un...
Founded in 1852 by Allen Denny, a War of 1812 veteran and operator on the Underground Railroad, Mokena has for over 150 years been a center of commerce and a transportation hub. Meaning “turtle” in the ancient Algonquin tongue that was fluently spoken in this region for centuries, Mokena rose to prominence with the completion of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in 1852 and would bustle in the post—Civil War era. Home to such unique industries as the Mokena Mineral Springs and the Mitchel Brewery in the 20th century, the village is today a renowned suburb of Chicago.
Show more
Show less
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Matthew T. Galik
Place Discussed
Illinois, Mokena, IL
Sections
×
