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Metzel Family collection

Metzel Family collection

  • US IlHpHS 2012.4
  • Collection
  • Bulk, 1960-1966

This collection documents the Metzel family from the Civil War era 1860s through the 1960s. Its contents include a family history, landscape architecture blueprints by celebrated landscape architect, O.C. Simonds, contracts, and images.

A.J. Metzel and his family moved to Highland Park, Illinois in 1912 and developed an elaborately landscaped estate. This collection holds hand-colored images of the estate. The family owned the Cutler Shoe Company in Chicago from 1885-1937. A.J.’s son, Truman became the sole owner of the company in 1929 when his father died. The collection includes a family history written by Truman Thwing Metzel that spans from ca.1860-1960.

Metzel Family

Mighty Midgets (football team), records

  • US IlHpHS Migh.Mid
  • Collection
  • 1960-1971, No Date

The Highland Park Mighty Midgets football team was comprised of young men and boys from and around Highland Park. This collection contains, logbooks, rosters, newspaper clippings, and playbooks.

Mighty Midgets (football team)

Miles to Go Before We Sleep

File contains a publicity photograph of actress Helen Hayes promoting Miles to Go Before We Sleep where she exposes some of the myths behind mandatory retirement. On the back of the photograph, Rabbi Singer made notes for his Rosh Hashanah speech in 1979.

Military

This series contains images relating to the military located in the North Shore region. The series is divided into 2 sub series, Fort Sheridan and Northwestern Military Academy.

Military cadets

Military cadets

Panoramic photograph of Northwest Military Institute cadets. 74 x 23 cm.

Wiseman, S

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