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Ahrens and Maher Family Collection, 1916-1963
The Ahrens and Maher Family Collection contains family records, warranty deeds, newspapers, and other documents relating to the history of the Maher and Ahrens family.
Bertie Clair Wellman, WWI Collection, 1917-1919, 1923, 1936
Bertie Clair Wellman, a Joliet native, served in France during WWI from 1918 to 1919. This collection contains documents and records Wellman saved from his deployment including publications, soldier records, correspondence, and photographs.
Dr. Lyons Oral History Collection
The Dr. Lyons Oral History Collection contains oral histories completed by students from 2002 through 2008 as part of their work completed for Dr. Lyons United States History Since 1865 course, which he taught at Joliet Junior College. Students were asked to interview their oldest living relative. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and an essay written based on the interview.
Dr. Robert Sterling Oral History Collection, 1972-1979
Throughout the 1970’s Dr. Robert Sterling, a history professor at Joliet Junior College, and his students conducted oral history interviews with Joliet area residents that were born in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Dr. Robert Sterling Oral History Collection contains the transcriptions of interviews and accompanying photographs of the interviewees.
Dr. William Dougall Papers, 1856-1928, 1935
The Dr. William Dougall Papers collection contains materials relating to the life and work of Dr. Dougall in the Joliet area. The collection contains correspondence, photographs, professional and financial records. There are also materials relating to the life of Dr. Dougall’s wife, Cassie Dougall as well as her father, Edwin Walker.
Mayor Arthur Janke Collection, 1918, 1940-1961
The Mayor Arthur Janke Collection includes documents and photographs relating to Janke’s time as Mayor of Joliet. Materials include newspaper articles, municipal publications, campaign cards, conference materials, photographs, and other items relating to the history of Janke’s time in office. Select materials extend outside of this time frame, but the bulk of the materials in this collection range from the early 1940s through the 1950s.
Platt Family Papers, 1924-1945
The Platt Family Papers collection contains correspondence received by Raymond and Sadie (Emerson) Platt from 1924 through 1945.
Richard J. Barr Papers
The Richard J. Barr Papers contains correspondence from and to Richard J. Barr from 1924 through 1925, and additional materials from work on the Illinois and Michigan Canal through the 1930s and 40s. Barr served two terms as Mayor of Joliet and spent 48 years on the Illinois State Senate.
Ridings Family Collection, 1900-1970
The Ridings Collection contains photographs relating to the family history of Henry Vernal (H.V) and Agnes (Brady) Ridings. The bulk of the photographs in the collection relate to the Ridings family but also include their descendants and relatives highlighting important Joliet families: Loughran, McFarland, Duckworth, and Gray families. In addition to photographs the collection includes the wedding album of H.V. and Agnes (Brady) Ridings as well as a small amount of correspondence from Agnes (Brady) Ridings and additional records.
Thomas Bourrie Records, 1909-1960
Thomas Bourrie worked as a carpenter and contractor in Joliet from the early 1900s through the late 1940s. This collection contains financial records in relation to Bourrie’s work; this includes tax records, bank statements, financial ledgers, business receipts, invoices, and property deeds.
Ahrens and Maher Family Collection, 1916-1963
The Ahrens and Maher Family Collection contains family records, warranty deeds, newspapers, and other documents relating to the history of the Maher and Ahrens family.
Bertie Clair Wellman, WWI Collection, 1917-1919, 1923, 1936
Bertie Clair Wellman, a Joliet native, served in France during WWI from 1918 to 1919. This collection contains documents and records Wellman saved from his deployment including publications, soldier records, correspondence, and photographs.
Dr. Lyons Oral History Collection
The Dr. Lyons Oral History Collection contains oral histories completed by students from 2002 through 2008 as part of their work completed for Dr. Lyons United States History Since 1865 course, which he taught at Joliet Junior College. Students were asked to interview their oldest living relative. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and an essay written based on the interview.
Dr. Robert Sterling Oral History Collection, 1972-1979
Throughout the 1970’s Dr. Robert Sterling, a history professor at Joliet Junior College, and his students conducted oral history interviews with Joliet area residents that were born in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Dr. Robert Sterling Oral History Collection contains the transcriptions of interviews and accompanying photographs of the interviewees.
Dr. William Dougall Papers, 1856-1928, 1935
The Dr. William Dougall Papers collection contains materials relating to the life and work of Dr. Dougall in the Joliet area. The collection contains correspondence, photographs, professional and financial records. There are also materials relating to the life of Dr. Dougall’s wife, Cassie Dougall as well as her father, Edwin Walker.
Mayor Arthur Janke Collection, 1918, 1940-1961
The Mayor Arthur Janke Collection includes documents and photographs relating to Janke’s time as Mayor of Joliet. Materials include newspaper articles, municipal publications, campaign cards, conference materials, photographs, and other items relating to the history of Janke’s time in office. Select materials extend outside of this time frame, but the bulk of the materials in this collection range from the early 1940s through the 1950s.
Platt Family Papers, 1924-1945
The Platt Family Papers collection contains correspondence received by Raymond and Sadie (Emerson) Platt from 1924 through 1945.
Richard J. Barr Papers
The Richard J. Barr Papers contains correspondence from and to Richard J. Barr from 1924 through 1925, and additional materials from work on the Illinois and Michigan Canal through the 1930s and 40s. Barr served two terms as Mayor of Joliet and spent 48 years on the Illinois State Senate.
Ridings Family Collection, 1900-1970
The Ridings Collection contains photographs relating to the family history of Henry Vernal (H.V) and Agnes (Brady) Ridings. The bulk of the photographs in the collection relate to the Ridings family but also include their descendants and relatives highlighting important Joliet families: Loughran, McFarland, Duckworth, and Gray families. In addition to photographs the collection includes the wedding album of H.V. and Agnes (Brady) Ridings as well as a small amount of correspondence from Agnes (Brady) Ridings and additional records.
Thomas Bourrie Records, 1909-1960
Thomas Bourrie worked as a carpenter and contractor in Joliet from the early 1900s through the late 1940s. This collection contains financial records in relation to Bourrie’s work; this includes tax records, bank statements, financial ledgers, business receipts, invoices, and property deeds.
For more information on how to access the Joliet Area Historical Museum Archive in person please visit our Collections Research Page or contact Curator, Steven Wright at [email protected] or by phone at (815) 723-5201 ext. 7214