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Upcoming
2008 Programs
For 2008
we are planning several interesting and informative
programs.
You are invited! Please check back often for new
entries.
To inquire about future events or to suggest a program topic
or speaker,
please contact Eleanor Mede at 309-454-2688.
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The McLean County Museum of History
200 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL
2nd Floor Courtroom
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MAY 20,
2008, 7 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History 2nd floor Courtroom
PROGRAM: Holdings of the Illinois State Archives
SPEAKER: Karl R. Moore, Archivist
Karl Moore,
Archivist and Supervisor of the Illinois Regional Archives
Depositories system of the Illinois State Archives
will speak about the holdings. The Archives are open for
public research and has branches throughout the State known
as IRAD. One branch is located here in Normal, at Illinois
State University under the direction of Joann Rayfield. The
public is invited to attend this program.
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JUNE 17,
2008, 7 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History 2nd floor Courtroom
PROGRAM: Holdings of the Illinois State Historical
Library
SPEAKER: Dennis Suttles, Genealogy Librarian
Dennis
Suttles, from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in
Springfield will speak to us about the services and
collections in the Illinois State Historical Library, where
he is the Genealogy Librarian. The Historical Library is
associated with the Lincoln Library. Mr. Suttles, is also a
Lincoln Papers researcher. He was part of the team that
searched the McLean County Courthouse and McLean County
Historical Museum archive records for Lincoln documents. He
previously presented a program about the team's findings.
The Historical Library is open to the public for personal
family research. This facility is a separate institution
from the Illinois State Archives. Springfield has valuable
research facilities that are open to the public. We hope
these topics and speakers will encourage us to use their
facilities. Summer will be an excellent time to travel down
I-55 to do some investigating.
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Other
Illinois Events
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Recent
MCGS Programs
April 15, 2008
Genetics and DNA
In April, Alan Katz spoke to the society
about genetics, and DNA. This was an especially interesting
topic, since DNA is now being used to prove if a person is
related to a specific family group. National Geographic is
conducting a Worldwide DNA study to trace migrating groups
of people around the globe. Nadine Reining supplied the
delicious treats and drinks for the evening’s refreshment
table. We thank her very much for the large assortment of
goodies and the pretty table setting.
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March 18, 2008
Genealogical and Local History Resources at
the Champaign County Historical Archives
Anke Voss, Director of the Champaign County
Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library in Urbana, IL
was the speaker. The Urbana Free Library is the depository
for the Champaign County Records beginning 1830/36 to the
present. Included are Vital Records, Marriage and Divorce
Records, Guardianship, Naturalization, Criminal and Courts
Records, the Coroner Certificates, Land and Probate Records
and many more. Also available are films of newspapers
published in Champaign County and records of businesses and
corporations, maps and funeral home records. Many individual
and family records are held there and the Library has access
to the information held at the University of Illinois
Libraries.
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February 19, 2008
Brick Walls and Break Throughs
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January 15, 2008
Candace Summers, Education Director for the
McLean County Historical Museum, presented the program the
MCHS has developed to help young school age children begin
researching their own histories. Candace can be reached at
the Museum for information on this program. The
program was well received and proved helpful to adults as
well. Thank you to Pat Perkins for providing the delicious
homemade goodies we all enjoyed at the social table.
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July 17,
2007
Hudson Cemetery
Speakers: Al Rollins,
Sexton, and Sue Keeran
Book Presentation: Judith Myers
and William LaBounty
Hosted and meal catered by the
Hudson Cemetery Association
The JULY meeting at the Hudson Town Hall and
the Hudson Cemetery was a great success. What a
surprise for all the MCGS members who attended. The
Hudson Cemetery Committee and the Hudson Township treated us
to a wonderful buffet supper, with homemade desserts.
150 persons attended the Social Meeting and the Cemetery
Walk. It was great fun getting acquainted with the
Hudson people, hearing about the history of the Town and
Cemetery, as well as the pioneers who first settled there.
The Cemetery is in grand condition and a new gate is
proposed for the entry. Judith Myers and Bill LaBounty
presented the new Hudson Cemetery Book to Al Rollins,
Cemetery Sexton. Mike O’Grady, Hudson Township Supervisor,
presented Judith with a plaque proclaiming July 17th,
2007 Honorary McLean County Genealogical Society Day in the
Township of Hudson, County of McLean, in the State of
Illinois. In addition, a plaque was presented, to the
McLean County Genealogical Society, recognizing the
dedication and hard work the members and volunteers
accomplished at the Cemetery. A most wonderful evening
was had by all who attended. Everyone who attended
extends a great big THANK YOU to the people of the Township
of HUDSON.
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June 19, 2007
Wet or Dry?
McLean
County Illinois During Prohibition 1920-1933
Co-sponsored
with the McLean County Historical Society
Candace Summers, Education
Program Coordinator for the McLean County Museum of History,
presented her research project, "Wet or Dry? McLean
County, Illinois During Prohibition, 1920-1933. Using
various sources for her research, Candace found that even
small communities were not immune to the effects of
Prohibition and that the people of McLean County responded
in similar ways to Prohibition as did others throughout the
rest of the country. This presentation provided an
intimate view of the people in McLean County.
May 15, 2007
Forts and Block Houses
of Early Illinois, circa 1812
Mr. William Wilson, of the
Hills Fort Society, spoke about the
Forts and
Blockhouses of early Illinois, c. 1812. One
hundred sixty five sites have been located and hopefully
these will be put into the National Registry of Historical
Sites. Many sites are located in the former French Territory
in Southern Illinois, a result of the early Fur and Indian
trade, as well as the western movement of people into the
new territories.
March 20, 2007
The Hall and King
Families in Ireland and America
Laura Wheaton, Director of
Education, McLean County Museum of History, and Jean
McCrossin, a Museum volunteer, shared stories of the
interactions between the Hall and King families at the King
Estate discovered during a research trip to Ireland in 2003.
February 20, 2007
Abraham Lincoln in
Bloomington
Mr. Fraker, Bloomington
attorney and Lincoln researcher, presented a fascinating
look at Abraham Lincoln's life and times in Bloomington.
Mr. Fraker has written several books on Lincoln's travels
and cases in the surrounding communities and counties.
January 16, 2007
McLean County
Combined Indexed Atlases, 1856-1914
William P.
LaBounty, Editor of the MCGS newsletter and the McLean
County Historical Society's newsletter, presented this newly
published book. This beautiful edition is a
cooperative project of MCGS and MCHS.
Brochure and Order Form--Members
Brochure and Order Form--Non-Members
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2008 Meeting Dates
Unless otherwise
noted, all general meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7
p.m.
on the second floor of the McLean County Museum of
History.
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Board of
Directors
January
6
February 12
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
September 9
October 9
November 14
December 9
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General
Membership & Public
January
15
February 19
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August--no meeting
September 16
October 16
November 21
December--no meeting |
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