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Unless otherwise indicated, all books in this list are in sound, usable condition ("very good"), in the original cloth binding and are 8vo. (approximately 6" X 9" in size.) Most are not new; however, previous owners' names, bookplates, stamps and other marks of ownership are not noted unless such markings are disfiguring. Bindings on older books will usually show normal signs of wear and use relative to the age of the book. Excessive wear or damage is noted in the description. Books whose condition is above average are also noted.
612133 The Illinois Conference 1853-1928 Jubilee Album Published in Commemoration of the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the Illinois Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod. Published by the Executive Board of the Conference, Rock Island, IL in 1928. Photos, navy cloth, 8vo., VG condition, 191 pp. The Church is an offshoot of the Lutheran Church in Sweden. The book consists largely of captioned photographs of churches, ministers and other people important in the Church. $30.00
612132 Logan Place, by Hugh Tucker Morrison. Privately Printed, Springfield, IL in 1938. Photos, black cloth (scuffed), 8vo., VG condition, 80 pp. Published on the occasion of Centennial celebration of the home of Judge Stephen P. Logan and his family of Springfield. $15.00
604044M A Century of Urban Life: The Norwegians in Chicago before 1930, by Odd S. Lovoll. Published by The Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1988. Index, notes, illus., photos., tan cloth, dj., small 4to., VG plus condition, 367 pp. The essential history for anyone tracing the history of Norwegian families in the Chicago area. Contains extensive information on Norwegian migration and settlement as well as Norwegian cultural institutions. An ideal model for urban ethnic history. $30.00
612032 Scott County Bicentennial Book. Published by The Bluffs Times and The Winchester Times in 1976. Illus., photos, maps, adverts, softcovers (a little soiled), 4to., 320 pp. Published in honor of the nation’s bicentennial. Packed full of history, photos, and information about the county. $45.00
612033 Bluffs [Scott County] Yesterday and Today 1871-1971. Published by Jones Publishing Company, Bluffs, IL in 1971. Illus., photos, adverts., softcovers (discolored, top front corner creased), 4to., VG condition, 176 pp. Well-illustrated, centennial history of this town. $35.00
603038 The Italians in Chicago 1880-1930: A Study in Ethnic Mobility, by Humbert S. Nelli. Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1970. Index, notes, tables, maps, green cloth (a few minor dents on the edges), dj. (some wear, small tear on rear), 8vo, 300 pp. VG condition. Nelli’s work on the Chicago Italians was the first full-scale study of Italians and Italian Americans in any large US city and is now an ethnic history classic. A “must read” for anyone tracing Italian Americans, whether in Chicago or not. An attractive “first edition” copy. $25.00
602015 The Silent Park, The Old Cemetery of Carmi, Illinois 1817-1966, documented by Claire A. Williams. Privately printed, 1985. Carmi is located in White County. Index, photos, plot maps, softcover, oblong 8vo., 54 pp. VG condition. Burials from 1817 through 1966. Includes a transcription of the engraving on each tombstone. $17.50
512090 The Great Chicago Fire, Illustrated Edition, by Robert Cromie. Published by Rutledge Hill Press, Nashville, TN, 1994. Reprint of the 1958 edition with added illustrations. Illus., photos, map, softcover (light edge wear), square 8vo., 223 pp. VG condition. Robert Cromie’s book is acknowledged to be the best narrative history of the great fire. Profusely illustrated with vintage photos and drawings. $15.00
105021 Pride in the Jungle: Community and Everyday Life in Back of the Yards Chicago, by Jablonsky, Thomas J. Published by The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 1993. References, notes, photos, figures, maps, index, references, notes, photos, figures, maps, index, cloth, dj., small 4to., 190 pp. Near fine condition. Focusing on the period between the world wars, the book describes the neighborhood's change from urban slum to stable, working-class community. $22.50
205014 Soldiers of the War of 1812 whose Bounty Land Grants were Located in McLean County, Illinois, by Milo Custer. Published by the author in Bloomington, IL, 1912. Wraps (edges chipped, lower corner of rear cover missing), 8vo., 26 pp. (Some printed only on one side). Abstracts of deeds, including assignee. $25.00
401179 Marriages Fulton County Illinois Volumes A, B, & C 1824-1861, by Johnson, Marion C. and Geraldine Mayhugh (compilers). Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1989. Maps, softcovers, 4to., 462 pp. VG condition. Arranged alphabetically by both bride and groom. Gives names, marriage date, volume and page, and licence number. $32.00
401180 Marriages Fulton County Illinois Volumes D 1861-1873, by Johnson, Marion C. (compiler). Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1990. softcovers, 4to., 332 pp. VG condition. Arranged alphabetically by both bride and groom. Gives names, marriage date, volume and page, and license number. $23.00
401181 Marriages Fulton County Illinois Volumes E 1874-1885, by Johnson, Marion C. and Virginia O. Johnson (compilers). Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1991. Softcovers, 4to., 332 pp. VG condition. Arranged alphabetically by both bride and groom. Gives names, marriage date, volume and page, and licence number. $23.00
401182 Marriages Fulton County Illinois Volumes F 1886-1897, by Johnson, Marion C. (compiler). Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1993. softcovers (edges creased), 4to., 346 pp. Arranged alphabetically by both bride and groom. Gives names, marriage date, volume and page, and licence number. $25.00
401124 Cemetery Inscriptions of Fulton County, Illnois Vol. 13: Woodland and Pleasant Townships, by Cemetery Records Committee. Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1988. Photos, maps, softcovers, bound with tape, 4to., 182 pp. VG condition. Includes maps showing the locations of each cemetery. Tombstones from the following cemeteries: Hart, Summan, Woodland, Sixteern, Mount Zion, Cooper, Rhoades, Gould, Harwick, Lacey, Montgomery, Smith, Howard, New Ipava, Old Ipava, Littleton, Stoops, Trotter, Weese, and Harmon. $18.00
401059 Cemetery Inscriptions of Fulton County, Ill. Vol. 6: Vermont and Vermont Township, by Cemetery Records Committee. Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1992. Reprint of 1981 edition. Index, photos, maps, softcovers, bound with tape, 4to., 137 pp. VG condition. Includes Baily Cemetery, Dobbins Cemetery, Easley Cemetery (Bogue or Derry), Kerr Cemetery, Lindsey Cemetery, Quaker Cemetery (Society of Friends), and Vermont Cemetery. A map shows the location of each cemetery. $22.00
401053 Spoon River History and Festivals: A History of the Spoon River Scenic Drive Fall Festival with A History of Fulton County, Illinois 1818-1983 and Genealogical Notes, by Bordner, Marjorie R. Author-published, no place, 1983. Index, map, photos., pictorial cloth, 4to., 96 pp. VG condition. The music for Spoon River Waltz is printed on the end-papers. Profusely illustrated with color photos. Many homes are featured, with color photos and house histories. $30.00
401183 Index to the Wills of Fulton County Illinois 1821-1963. Published by Fulton County, Illinois Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1993. Softcovers, 4to., 599 + 64 pp. VG condition. Includes: last, first and middle names, and packet number. Some names do not have a packet number, but are included in a separate section under inheritace tax. $38.00
401056 The 1870 Census of Fulton County, Illinois: Bernadotte Township. Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1988. Index, maps, softcovers, bound with tape, 4to., 26 + 9 pp. VG condition. This is a full-name index. Census listings include: dwelling and family numbers, name, age, sex, occupation, value of real and personal property, birthplace, whether father and mother were foreign-born. $6.00
401052 Platbook of Fulton County Illinois, by American Atlas Company (compiler). Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1983. Facsimile reprint of 1895 edition. Maps, photos, brown cloth, 4to., not paginated (about 66 pp.). VG condition. Maps give property owners' names. Also includes a Historical Directory of Fulton County with name, Business, Village or Township, Section, Post Office, Nativity, and Year Came to County. $25.00
401054 The 1870 Census of Fulton County, Illinois: Fairview and Farmington Townships. Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1991. Index, maps, softcovers, bound with tape, 4to., 90 pp. VG condition. This is a full-name index. Census listings include: dwelling and family numbers, name, age, sex, occupation, value of real and personal property, birthplace, whether father and mother were foreign-born. $11.00
401057 The 1870 Census of Fulton County, Illinois: Farmers and Pleasant Townships. Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1993. Index, maps, softcovers, bound with tape, 4to., 74 pp. VG condition. This is a full-name index. Census listings include: dwelling and family numbers, name, age, sex, occupation, value of real and personal property, birthplace, whether father and mother were foreign-born. $11.00
401055 The 1870 Census of Fulton County, Illinois: Lewistown Township. Published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, no place, 1992. Index, maps, softcovers, bound with tape, 4to., 78 pp. VG condition. This is a full-name index. Census listings include: dwelling and family numbers, name, age, sex, occupation, value of real and personal property, birthplace, whether father and mother were foreign-born. $11.00
312051 The History of Stephenson County, Illinois Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., Biographical Sketches of Citizens, War Records of its Volunteers . . . Published by Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1880. Illus., ports., 1/4 leather (poor condition), thick 8vo., 786 pp. Old water stains affecting margins of many pages. Hinges broken, spine lacking. See image. LACKS MAP. 175 pages of Biographical sketches, arranged by township. $200.00
312029M The Jews of Chicago From Shtetl to Suburb, by Cutler, Irving. Published by University of Illinois Press, Urbana, 1996. Index, biblio., notes, illus., photos, maps, cloth, dj., 4to., 316 pp. VG condition. Carefully describes abd differentiates each of the city's major Jewish neighborhoods. Includes original maps showing the numerous institutional facilities so essential to the lives of the communities. Illustrated with more than 160 photos. From the Ethnic History of Chicago Series. $30.00
311033M German
Workers in Chicago: A Documentary History of Working-Class Culture from 1850 to
World War I, by Keil, Hartmut and John B. Jentz (eds.). Published by
University of Illinois Press, Urbana, 1988. Index, illus.,
photos., cloth, dj., 8vo., 427 pp. VG condition.
Traces the impact of German workers on Chicago - and of Chicago on them -
between the Civil War and WW I. Voices
of Chicago's German workers come to life in this collection of letters,
newspaper articles, poetry and fiction. $25.00
311034 Nature's
Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West, by Cronon, William. Published by W.
W. Norton & Company, New York, 1991. Index, biblio.,
notes, illus., photos, maps, charts, cloth, dj., 8vo., 530 pp. VG condition.
Chicago’s role in shaping the landscape and economy of the mid-continent
during the second half of the 19th century. $22.50
31103
311037 Sixty-Sixth Annual Conclave: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Illinois Held in City of Peoria, Illinois . . . 1922. Published by The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, no place, 1922. Illus., photos., black cloth, 8vo., 264 + 103 + pp. VG condition. Filled with names, including deaths admissions, dismissions, suspensions, and expulsions!. $20.00
312002 Houses
with Names: The Italian Immigrants of Highwood, Illinois, by Bernardi, Adria.
Published by University of Illinois Press, Urbana, 1990. Index,
notes, photos, cloth, dj., 8vo., 274 pp. Near fine condition.
A memorable oral history of this community of working-class immigrants, who
were surrounded by some of the wealthiest suburbs in the nation.
The author interviewed nearly 50 Italian immigrants of her grandparents'
generation, most from the Province of Modena. $17.50
312004 Evanstoniana:
An Informal History of Evanston and Its Architecture, by Perkins, Margery
Blair. Published by Evanston Historical Society and Chicago Review Press,
Evanston, IL, 1984. 1st edition. Index, biblio., notes,
illus., photos, softcover (worn, small tear, cover bent but not creased), oblong
8vo., 193 pp. Good plus condition.
About 200 photos and illustrations. Architects and original owners are given
for most homes and buildings. Many
references to residents. $15.00
312006 High
on the Okaw's Western Bank, Vandalia, Illinois 1819-39, by Stroble, Paul E.,
Jr. Published by University of Illinois Press, Urbana, 1992. Index,
notes, photos, cloth, dj., 8vo., 178 pp. Near fine condition.
The first complete history of Vandalia, Illinois during its 20 years as the
second capital of Illinois. $25.00
312007 The
Great Chicago Fire: The Human Account as described by eye-witnesses in seven
moving letters written by men and women who experienced its terrors. Published
by The Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, 1946. Illus.,
photos., cloth, dj. (discolored, soiled), 8vo., 85 pp. VG condition.
Published on the 75th anniversary of the 1871 fire.
Letters are by Jonas Hutchinson, Mary Fales (Mrs. David Fales), George
Howland, Aurelia R. King (wife of Henry W. King), Anna E. Higginson (wife of
George M. Higginson), Adeline Rossiter Judd (Mrs. Norman B. Judd), and Samuel
Stone. $20.00
211065 1850 Federal Census of Union County, Illinois, by Richard, Bernice C. Author published, no place, no date.
Index, map, soft covers, stapled and spine taped, 4to., 182 + x pp. Owner's stamp and red ink notations on cover, covers badly creased. Includes name, age, and sex of each person in household, birthplace, occupation, real estate value, whether each person attended school or were married during the year or could not read or write. $15.00211066 1850 United States Census of Crawford County, Illinois, by Puckett, Martin and Delores (compliers). Published by Decatur Genealogical Society, Decatur, IL, 1976.
Index, soft covers (light soil), stapled, 4to., 142 pp. Owner's stamp and red ink notations on cover. Lists name, age, sex, state of birth, occupation, value of real estate owned. $17.50211108 Decatur Genealogical Society Ancestor Registry 1980, by the Projects Committee. Published by Decatur Genealogical Society, Decatur, IL, 1980.
Soft covers with taped spine, 4to.,215 pp. Red ink notations on cover and title page, ink marks inside. Lists members ancestors giving dates, places when known. $10.00211234 Central Illinois Genealogical Quarterly, Volume XIV and XV (4 issues) and Surname Index for Volume XIV. Published by Decatur Genealogical Society, Decatur, IL, 1978-1980.
Soft covers (all items stapled together), 4to., more than 100 pp. Red ink marks and notations. Includes Braden-Pool Family Records, Day-Dyke-Camo-Little Family Records, Dowdall Family records, cemetery inscriptions, etc. $12.50911041 The Bootlegger: A Story of Small Town America, by Hallwas, John E. Published by University of Illinois Press in Urbana, 1998. 1st edition. Sources, photos., maps, cloth, dj., 8vo., 274 pp. VG condition. Kelly Wagle was a small-time bootlegger in Colchester, Illinois whose mysterious career had a profound and lasting impact on this close-knit coal town. Central to the book are two fascinating, unsolved murder cases. $17.50
207072 Two Years' Residence on the English Prairie of Illinois, by John Woods. Lakeside Press, 1968. Index, illus., map, hard covers, 16mo., 242 pp. A colorful picture of early 19th century settlement in Illinois. This book was first published in London in 1822. $35.00
108208 Elsah [Jersey County]: A Historic Guide Book, by Hosmer, Charles B., Jr. Historic Elsah, 1967 Photos, maps, wraps, 12mo., 64 pp. $12.50
