Title
Heslington 1Description
- 5 checks from the treasurer's office of Cook County Illinois. All checks were written to George Heslington with dates between February 19, 1861, and April 6, 1861.
- Land deed for the Heslingtons written 1899.Subjects
Heslington Family, Bank checksTitle
Heslington 2Description
- copy of 6 pages of Heslington Family bible. Pages include title, family record, family record: births, family record: marriages, family record: deaths, and a final page with annotations.
- G.H.S. family record for George Heslington. B. 1799.
- G.H.S. historical record for Tom Heslington. B. 1839.
- G.H.S. family record for George Milne, first husband of Elizbeth Heslington. B. 1826.
- G.H.S. family record for John Appleyard, second husband of Elizibeth Jane Heslington.
- G.H.S. family record for Frederick Langrehr, husband of Isabel Heslington. Frederick born 1825 and Isabel born 1831.
- copy of 1850 census records, includes George Heslington as well as information for his death, marriage, and children.
- Printed biographical and genealogical information given by Viola Melzer a descendant of George Heslington. Also contains information about the Heslington's initial settling in the Glenview area.
- Scanned copy of tintypes from civil war period. Photos 3 women but only Margaret Heslington is identified.
- Heslington Family history written by Viola Melzer.Subjects
Heslington Family, Photographs, Genealogical tables, History, BiblesTitle
Heslington 3Description
- Copy of newspaper detailing the finding of George Heslington's gravestone and its eventual donation to the Glenview History Center.
- Copy of a handwritten biography of Thomas W. Heslington.
- Typed biography for George Heslington, as well as an initial draft of the biography.Subjects
Heslington Family, History, Newspaper clippingsTitle
Junge 1Description
- G.H.S. historical record for William Hubbard Junge. Born 1827 and arrived in Glenview in 1892.
- Answers to a G.H.S. questionnaire for Pheobe Junge. Included annotations to fill in for missing questions.Subjects
Junge FamilyTitle
Junge 2Description
- Personal property assessment of the town of Northfield, 1910.
- Certificate from the city of Chicago allowing the pursuit of a real estate and general broker profession for -------. Dated 1891.Subjects
Junge FamilyTitle
Junge 3Description
- Ephemera. Includes business cards for Boston Companies, a check form William Junge written in 1912, and an envelope and postcard.
- Various receipts form Boston area companies. Four for Coal and Wood companies, one for utilities, one for glass windows, two grocers, and two for cycles and children's toys. Dates begin 1887-1891.
- Life insurance materials for William H. Junge from The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. Included are ads, pamphlets, and differing plans and rates. Policy notice was written 1889.Subjects
Junge Family, Letters, Checks, ReceiptTitle
Junge 4Description
- Work correspondence between Mr. Junge and L.Y. Eratt of the Boston Terra Cotta Company. Three half sheet letters and four full page letters. Dates between 1886 and 1892
- Three Letters on half sheet paper regarding work.
- Two work letters between W.H. Junge and F.P. Meyenberg of Brick, Tile and Terra Cotta works. Both are dated as being written in 1886.
- One print and one written letter from Gladding, Mcbean & Coto W.H. Junge. The written letter has additions in the margins and was written in 1891. The print letter is two pages and is asking for a comparison of brick prices for a selection of the brick made in their factories.
- One print letter form T.A. Randal of The Clay worker to W.H. Junge. The letter thanks Mr. Junge for the submission of photographs and sketches. Written 1891.
- Handwritten letter to Mr. Junge from Alex L. McKenna.Subjects
Junge Family, LettersTitle
Junge 5Description
- Architectual drawing for the Bun Pan conveyer for Bunte Bros. Chocolate Company in Chicago ILL. Date unknown.
- Three work correspondences between William Junge and W.P. Carter of Northwestern Terra cotta Works. All letters have writing on the reverse and the letter from 1/23 is three pages long. All three were written between 1886 and 1887.
- General letter to the tenants of the Hartford building prices for window shades fro the Marshall Field & Co.
- Letter to Stockholders of The National Saving and Loan Association of Chicago informing them of a meeting to elect four directors and where and when the meeting would take place. The letter is signed Arthur Van Vlissingen and dated 1894.
- Receipt for bulk rail shipping of Terra Cotta from Boston to Chicago. Dated 1885.Subjects
Junge Family, LettersTitle
Junge 6Description
- Four water damaged work letters to W.H. Junge from Gladding, McBean & Co. Dated between 1889 and 1891.Subjects
Junge Family, LettersTitle
Junge 7Description
- Design documents for a number of different objects. Five different objects are laid out with notes attached to each. The collection is held together with a brass pin.Subjects
Junge Family, Design drawingsTitle
Junge 8Description
- Ad pamphlet for Glenview State Bank and Trust Deed Coupon for the Glenview State Bank. Dated 1923 due for one hundred and thirty-five dollars.
- Letters marking payment to W.H. Junge for the building of a sidewalk Infront of Park Property. One letter is a copy of the bill given to Mr. George Appleyard who paid 2/3 of the cost and the other from the Village Council who covered the final 1/3.
Receipts from Chicago and Glenview businesses. Included business are The Fair, Mandel Brothers, W.F. block glass makers, Magee Furnace Co., Superior lumber Co., and James B. Clow & Sons. Dates from 1893-1899.Subjects
Junge FamilyTitle
Junge 9Description
- Receipts for Rugen Bros., Groceries, Flour, Feed. Five small receipts dated from 1918. Eight Large receipts dated from 1911 to 1917, some damaged. Two medium receipts, dated 1912 and 1913.
- Receipts for C.D. Rugen, General Merchandise, Farm implements and Coal. Two small receipts from 190_ and 1915. Ten large receipts from 1912 to 1918, some damaged, stained, or missing dates.
- Receipts for H.P. Rugen, The Glenview Meat Market. Three small receipts, two undated, one dated 1915.
- Statement receipts for Mrs. Junge with Helen Rugen. Five Receipts dated 1911-1913.
- Receipts from Frank C. Rugen, Dealer in Hardware. One receipt is dated 1917 and the second is dated 1918.
- Envelope addressed to Rugen Bros. stamped with "return in 5 days to Junge and Junge Glenview ILL."Subjects
Junge Family, Rugen Store, ReceiptTitle
Junge 10Description
- Message sent through and recorded by the Western Teagraph Company to W.H. Junge. Message was sent by Hugh L. Burnham in 1891. Copy of message included.
- Letters to Mr. Junge from Louis La Mont in Toronto Canada. Dated 1986Subjects
Junge Family, Letters, TelegramsTitle
Junge 11Description
- Ephemera. Including ticket for World's Columbian Exposition 1893, Aviation Club of Chicago membership card, Music Council announcement, 1884 Christmas card, undated Christmas card, and an undated St. Valentines day card.
- Business cards for Thomas Moulding manufacturer and dealer in Brick, Henry T. Keley & Co Architects, E.E. Kennicott Dealer in Plants, Bulbs, and Ornamental Shrubs, and McBeath & Rowe Stone Setters.Subjects
Junge Family, Business cards, EphemeraTitle
Junge 12Description
- National Union monthly assessment dues for benefit funds of W.H. Junge. Monthly assessments included are September, October, and December 1900 and January and February 1901
- Life Insurance for William H. Junge from the Fidelity and Casualty Co. for 1899 and 1900. Attached to 1899 insurance bill is premium rase to cover injuries and sickness.Subjects
Junge Family, InsuranceTitle
Junge 13Description
- Three Letters and Envelopes from the Independant Order of Foresters of Illinois to William H. Junge. One letter is dates 1886.
- Six Financial Statements claiming dues from Junge for the Independant Order of Foresters of Illinois. Dates are January 1889 to February 1887.
- Letter to W.H. Junge claiming overdue fees and fines for the Independant Order of Foresters of Illinois. Letter claims if dues are not settles the recipient is liable to suspension. Dated August 1886.Subjects
Junge Family, Insurance, LettersTitle
Long 1Description
- Transcript of taped interview of Mrs. Homer Long widow of Homer long. The interview was conducted by the Glenview History Center on July 1, 1993. Includes some additional information about the original Long Property and what became of it today.Subjects
Long Family, InterviewsTitle
Long 2Description
- Memorial and funeral materials for Donald E. Long B. 1928. Included are a hymn book, obituary and memorial pamphlet.
- G.H.S. Historical record for James Long. B. 1870.
- G.H.S. Family Record for John Long. B. 1810.
- Copy of written history of the Long Family
- Copy of Certificate of purchase for land by John Long filed with the Register of the Land Office. Certificate dated 1844.
- Copy of heavily fade and obscured document.Subjects
Long Family, Property rights, Services, MemorialTitle
Long 3Description
- Newspaper article interviewing Don Long from Pioneer Press dated September 19, 2023
- Newspaper article about Don and Mary Long. Printed February 11, 2010, by Triblocal.
- Collection of copied newspaper articles from the Pioneer Press. All articles talk about Donald E. Long and one is his centennial Portrait.
- Article written by Leona Skelly about William Long.
- Massive copy of a poster for auction sale for 2 horses, 2 cows, and 75 chickens. The date printed on the poster is Dec. 4, 1923.Subjects
Long Family, Newspaper clippingsTitle
Lundberg 1Description
- Newspaper article about Bernhard Lundberg and her efforts to make impressions and preserve cemetery gravestones. Printed on May 25, 1972, by the Glenview Times.
- Copy of Newspaper clipping depicting a Mrs. Lundberg.
- Copies of 12 different newspaper articles detailing Bernhard Lundburg's life as a genealogist and her finding regarding her family.
- Newspaper Clipping regarding Mrs. Lundberg's carrier as a Genealogist.Subjects
Lundberg Family, Newspaper clippingsTitle
Lundberg 2Description
- G.H.S. Family record for Bernhard Lundberg Jr. B. 1915.
- Written biography for Bernhard Lundberg.Subjects
Lundberg FamilyTitle
Melzer 1Description
- Transcript of interview with Florence Melzer, child of Nicholas and Sara Melzer.Subjects
Melzer Family, InterviewsTitle
Melzer 2Description
- Printed letters from Thomas E. Crowley to Elmer Melzer regarding the estate of B. Viola Melzer. Dated 1977.
- Printed copy of a letter from the Internal Revenue Service to Thomas E. Crowley regarding the estate of B. Viola Melzer.
- Statement to the Internal Revenue Service about the work history of Viola Melzer and her husband Elmer Melzer for the period of 1907 to 1971.
- Copy of Blanche Viola Melzer's death certificate.
- Letter regarding a tombstone on willow road.Subjects
Melzer Family, Death certificatesTitle
Melzer 3Description
- Copy of a thank you note from G.H.S. to Mrs. Melzer for the lending of a collection of photographs for copying and preservation. The note was originally sent back wit the returned pictures and was written September 2, 1976.
- Copied photograph of the Melzer family in front of their home. Reverse side contains information about John Melzer and his Wife( grandfather of Miss Josephine Melzer). Subjects in the photo are also listed as, from the left: Cousin of John Melzer - and her three children, Seated on chairs: John Melzer and his wife, Standing Adam Melzer's daughter Katherine, and son William Melzer, Seated Adam Melzer and wife Louise, Off to the side: Hired man Dave Wood, Sitting on stone pile in foreground: left, Lulu Melzer, to the right Josephine Melzer, Another daughter of Adam Melzer - Maggie Melzer Swenson was absent when the picture was taken. Additionally is a note of grandfather John Melzer coming to America in 1871 and the address of the house: 2908 Glenview road.
- Copy of newspaper clipping about senior Glenview citizens looking at the past. Included are, from the left, Raymond R. Bartling; Mrs. Emma Melzer; Miss Barbara Hart, library secretary; and Rupert Lowrey.
- Copied photos of Dale Melzer's house on 3720 Glenview Rd. Dale Melzer was the grandson of Adam Melzer.
- Copy of post card sent to Mr. Elmer Melzer dated July 1911.
- Copy of a post card sent to Norman Melzer date unknown. Subject of the post card is a unknown Church.
- Copy of a photo. Included is an annotation with context written by archivist. Possible subjects are relatives of Sarah Melzer.
- Copy of the front and back of a collection of 5 photos. All photos are undated. Back of photos are nameless but contain various messages.
- Three copied photos. First is labeled Norman and Lucille Melzer, the second is labeled A Melzer, and the third is dated 1920 and is label as the front porch of house on 3720 Glenview Road with Elmer Melzer sitting on the stairs.
- Copy of two photos and a note collected together. The note reads A Melzer on back of Original Postcard. One picture is labeled lady on right, Florence (Melzer) Hawke.
- Copy of three photos collected together. First photo depicts Adam Melzer in a field with Herman Rugen and Gus Goetzke, a fourth unnamed man is also present. Second photo depicts Norman Melzer at a barn behind the house o 3720 Glenview Rd.
- Copy of two photos collected together. One photo is unlabed and the other has a note explaining the wooden structure as the Northfield Melzer store.
- Copy of a photo. From left to right the people depicted are James Long, Adam Melzer, Nels Swenson, and Asst Supt. Cook County Schools.
- Copy of a playbill for "The Dutch Detective." Unknown connection to the Melzers.
- Copy of a photograph. Annotations note the subjects as Tobin, Professor Hadden, and Mrs. Herman Rugen. The photograph is dated 1912 and was taken in the Rugen Store.
- Copy of the front and back of a 1953 Christmas postcard. the postcard was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Melzer at 1873 Glenview Rd.
- Copy of the front and back of a Christmas postcard. The copy lacks any annotation or context, other than Josie written in the corner.
- Copy of five photographs collected together. The photographs are labeled from top to bottom as: Mr. Elmer Melzer, Mrs. Viola (Appleyard) Melzer, East yard, West Entry for the house on 1873 Glenview Road, Mr. Melzer at the Spinet Organ.
- Copy of a newspaper clippings depicting the Appleyard farmhouse. The article is centered on Viola (Appleyard) and included a picture that depicts Richard Appleyard (Viola's father), her brother George, and a family friend John Brandt. The original clipping is from the Glenview Announcements Nov. 11, 1965.
- A copy of a map of Northfield township, date unknown.
- Copy of a photo of Elmer Melzer dated 1912-1913.Subjects
Melzer Family, Photographs, MapsTitle
Melzer 4Description
- Newspaper clipping about Nora (Haupp) Melzer and her upcoming position leading the July 4th parade as Glenview's oldest lifelong resident. The clipping is missing both the newspaper title and date but is annotated June 29 1970.
- Centennial Portrait for the Melzer family from the Pioneer Press, March 4, 1999. The article included quotes of the Melzers and Glenview history from Phil and Roger Melzer.
- Copy of newspaper clipping containing an obituary for Dale Melzer. Unknown newspaper and undated.
- copy of newspaper clipping from the Glenview Announcements Oct. 21, 1975. The clippings details the donation of the Melzer family bible to the Glenview History Center by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Melzer. Full article is also included on separate sheet.
-Copy of article from Glenview Times Nov. 21, 1973. The article is about the Melzer home on 2910 Glenview Rd. and the Diamond Jubilee being held there.
- Copy of newspaper clipping containing a brief family history of the Melzers. The information in the article comes from May Melzer and Dale Melzer. The article covers various members of the large Melzer clan. Included is a picture of John and Katrina Melzer. Unknown newspaper and no date.
- Copy of the newspaper announcement of the service and interment of B. Viola Melzer from the Chicago Tribune, January 1, 1976.
- A newspaper article about Henry Melzer, mostly used to disparage modern advancement and the growing urban population. Little of the article truly talks about Henry Melzer. The article as originally written for the Glenview Announcements by David Wood, Jan. 27, 1972.
- Copy of an obituary for Adam Melzer. Written 1920.
- Copy of a newspaper article from an unknown newspaper and date announcing the first G.H.S. tea party. The tea party was hosted by Mrs. Elmer Melzer.Subjects
Newspaper clippingsTitle
Melzer 5 Description
- Thank you note praising Mrs. Elmer Melzer for her written contributions to Glenview history.
- Copy of Glenview Firsts by Mrs. Elmer Melzer (Viola Appleyard). The article covers general Glenview history as well as small pockets of information for various families. Included is another draft of this article with less information and different structure.
- Copy of additional statements made by Mrs. Elmer Melzer during an interview that went unused, created 1975. The statements concern general Glenview history as well as specific families, such as the Dearloves, Appleyards, and Heslingtons.
- Transcript of a taped interview with Mrs. B. Lundberg, Jr. for the Glenview Historical Society. Originally taped 1975. The focus of the interview was Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Melzer.
- Copy of a letter from Mrs. Elmer Melzer to the Village of Skokie concerning history of various family members.
- Copy of Wedding announcement for Blanche Viola Appleyard and Mr. Elmer Melzer.
- Copy of written family history by Mrs. Elmer Melzer. The history has a primary focus on the Heslingtons as Mrs. Elmer Melzer was the great granddaughter of a Heslington.Subjects
Melzer Family, HistoryTitle
Melzer 6Description
- Biographical record for Adam Melzer copied from the Portrait and biographical record of Cook County ILL.
- Typed history and biographical record of Adam Melzer. Invludes a timeline of early settlers of Cook County.
- Copy of a written biography of Adam Melzer written by Josephine Melzer.Subjects
Melzer FamilyTitle
Melzer 7Description
- Ephemera including an envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Melzer 1917 and a memorial note for Phill Melzer.
- Melzer family genealogy as written by Josephine Melzer. Interspersed are specific notes regarding family members.
- typed history of Glenview buildings, missing first page.
- Copy of written family genealogy.
- Copy of taxes for the Melzers, possible date between 1884 and 1969.
- Hand Written notes regarding the Melzers. Covers multiple subjects such as family genealogy, the history of the property, and family notes. Unknown author.Subjects
Melzer Family, Genealogical tablesTitle
Nelson 1Description
- The Sage of Swain Nelson and Sons, compile from Swain Nelson's memoirs and other data. The biography follows Swain Nelson from his birth in 1828 through his life and business to 1920. The primary focus of the 49 page work is to document the family business in all aspects including hiring, firing, and sales of trees.Subjects
Nelson FamilyTitle
Nelson 2 Description
- The autobiography of Swain Nelson as reproduced by the Gyllenhaal Family. Over the course of compiling the Gyllenhaal family project the Swain Nelson Autobiography was included due to the Nelson families marriage ties and close friendship to the Gyllenhaals. Included is a short note from the Gyllenhaal Family Tree project providing context to the inclusion of Swain Nelson's Autobiography. Noted is that the Autobiography is incomplete and was used to create the Sage of Swain Nelson and Sons, which is also noted as incomplete.Subjects
Nelson FamilyTitle
- Nelson 3Description
- Notes on Swain Nelson from his grandson(unknown). The notes follow Swain Nelson's life up until 1872. It also briefly mentions John Faulk as well.Subjects
Nelson FamilyTitle
Nelson 4Description
- G.H.S Historical record for Alvin Nelson. B. 1867
- G.H.S. Biography answer sheet for Alvin E. Nelson and Helen F.
- G.H.S. Historical record for Seymour Nelson. B. 1858.
- G.H.S. Historical Record for Swain Nelson. B. 1828.
- Genealogical record for Alvin E. Nelson's children and Grandchildren.
- Copy of a marriage announcement for Martha Magdalene, daughter of Peter N. Nelson, to Robert L. McFntyre.
- Copy of photograph of the old Swain Nelson Nursery after it was turned into the park District Administrative Offices. Photo is undated.
- A copy of a letter sent form the then G.H.S. president Jean E. Voght to Mrs. Blake answering her query regarding the Swain Nelson gun sight.Subjects
Nelson Family, Genealogical tablesTitle
Nelson 5Description
- Copy of a photograph depicting the nelson family. All present in the photo are labeled: Backrow - Seymour Nelson and his wife Annie, Leonard Gyllenhaal and his wife Selma Nelson Gyllenhaal; front row - Adah, Alvin, Swain, and Sophie.
- Copy of two photographs scanned together. The first is labeled Alvin E. Nelson. The second is labeled Helen Nelson.
- Copy of two photographs scanned together. The first is labeled Mrs. E. A. Farrington. The second is labeled Mrs. Seymour Nelson.
- Copy of two photographs scanned together. The first is labeled Emelia Nelson. The second is labeled Adah Nelson.Subjects
Nelson Family, PhotographsTitle
Nelson 6Description
- Newspaper clipping about Hubert Nelson speaking on Glenview Industry. Unknown publisher and date.
- Newspaper clipping from the Pioneer Press, April 22, 1993.The article is about Betty and Al Nelson and their wild bird equipment retailer.
- Copy of a newspaper page printed by the Glenview View November 17, 1944. The article is about the Swain Nelson Company being awarded the Army-Navy E for excellent industry and contribution to the war effort.
- Newspaper obituary from the American Nurseryman , printed November 1, 1934 and The Florists Review, printed October 25, 1934. The obituary is for Alvin E. Nelson and also contains a photograph of him. Both Obituaries contain the same information and format bar the Florists Review having slightly more information about Alvin E. Nelson's funeral.Subjects
Nelson Family, Newspaper clippingsTitle
Synnestvedt 1Description
- Synnestvedt family Genealogy, created 1977. Front page contains a picture of the Otto Christian Synnestvedt family and is labeled as, Back row: John, Homer, Paul - Front row: Siegried, Amy, Otto, Christian, Harald, Otto's wife (the former Julia Borchesenius), Hilda and Julia. The Genealogy traces back direct ancestors all the way to 1510.Subjects
Synnestvedt Family, Genealogical tablesTitle
Synnestvedt 2Description
- Copy of a Photograph labeled as John and Emily Synnestvedt pasted on copy paper with a written biography of John "The Judge" Synnestvedt pasted underneath.
- Two photographs of the Synnestvedt home, pasted onto printer paper with context added in a note. Context includes that the house was built in 1896 by John B. Synnestvedt and notes children of John B. Synnestvedt and the various occupants of the house.
- Copies of three photographs pasted onto printer paper. The first photograph is of a house from the 1950s. The second photo is labeled John and Emily Synnestvedt with two children in front of the Junge house, pre WWI. The third photograph is labeled John Synnestvedt and two of his children at the rear of 104 Park Drive, at the time of the photograph the house was only 6 years old.
- Copies of four photographs pasted onto printer paper. The first is labeled The judge as a young man. The second photo is labeled The Judge and grandson Donald O'Neill Synnestvedt. The third photo is labeled Rear of 104 Park Drive - Donald Otto Synnestvedt, baby Sandra Nell 1940s. The fourth photo is unlabeled but seems to be the Synnestvedt home.Subjects
Synnestvedt Family, PhotographsTitle
Synnestvedt 3Description
- Copy of obituary for Ralph Synnestvedt. Unknown publisher but annotation dates the article as February 15, 1990.
- Copy of an article from the Glenview Times, published January 25, 1973. The article celebrates Ralph Synnestvedt winning a landscaping award.
- Copy of an article from an unknown publisher and unknown date. The article is about Ralph Synnestvedt Sr. accepting a honorary curatorship at the mini-arboretum he had started in Flick Park.
- Copy of a newspaper article form the Chicago Daily News, May 3-4, 1975. The article itself is about landscaping as a whole and briefly mentions Ralph Synnestvedt towards the end.
- Copy of a newspaper article about Ralph Synnestvedt from the Chicago Tribune, published June 12, 1985. article is split between two pages.
- Copy of an article from Pioneer Press, February 21, 2002. The article is about Kirstin Synnestvedt playing 2 sings at the 17th annual organ fest.Subjects
Synnestvedt Family, Newspaper clippingsTitle
Synnestvedt 4Description
- G.H.S. Historical record for John Synnestvedt. B. 1869.
- Copy of hand written account of John Synnestvedt's interactions and history with Glenview.
- Copy of a letter from Ralph Synnestvedt Sr. to G.H.S. presenting a medal he was given in WWI as well as some background from when he returned from the war to Glenview.
- A description of the medal given to G.H.S. by Ralph Synnestvedt, Sr.
- Copy of a letter to the Pioneer Press from Donald O. Synnestvedt in August 1999. The letter contains information related to the Synnestvedt family history. Most of the page's free space is occupied by notes and annotation. Reverse side contains more annotations.
- G.H.S. guide for a taped interview with Ruth Synnestvedt, no date. Answers for the interview are on a separate sheet that was one the reverse side of the original document.
- Obituary for Ralph Synnestvedt written by Lawrence M. Nelson.
- Copy of the Synnestvedt coat of arms and context regarding it.Subjects
Synnestvedt Family