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Shorefront Legacy Center Research Files Collection

Descriptive Summary

Title
Shorefront Legacy Center Research Files Collection
Identifier
BMRC.SHOREFRONT.SHFRNT_RESEARCH_FILES
Repository
Shorefront Legacy Center
Language
English
Size
3.29 Linear feet
Predominant Dates
Bulk, 1990-2011
Dates
1880-2011
Abstract
The Shorefront Legacy Center Research Files collection consists of material gathered on a variety of subjects relating to the African American experience, especially in Evanston, Illinois and its surrounding suburbs. The collection spans from 1880-2011 and includes writings, newspaper clippings, church bulletins, notes, exhibit material, photographs, and oral histories relating to African Americans in the Greater-Chicago area.

Historical Note

The files comprising the Shorefront Legacy Center Research Files were complied by the Center from various sources. The materials deal with the African American experience in Evanston, Illinois and its surrounding suburbs including Pembroke, Illinois; Lake Forest, Illinois; and Glencoe, Illinois.

Scope and Contents note

This collection is arranged into eight series: “The History of Pembroke,” “Lake Forest African American Residents,” “Glencoe African American Residents,” “Evanston Barber and Beauty Shops,” “Evanston African American Churches,” “Illinois African American History,” “General African American History,” and “African American Scholarship Programs.” It spans from 1880-2011 and includes writings, newspaper clippings, church bulletins, notes, exhibit material, photographs, and oral histories relating to African Americans in the Greater-Chicago area.

Processing Information note

Processed by CLIR funded Black Metropolis Research Consortium “Color Curtain Processing Project.” Processor: Dustin Witsman.

Indexed Terms

Inventory

Series I. The History of Pembroke,
1880-2004
Scope and Contents note

This series is comprised of research material from a now-defunct project on the history of Pembroke, Illinois undertaken by Shorefront Legacy Center and funded by IHC. It consists of photocopies of newspaper clippings, notes, oral histories, and photographs.

Box 1
Folder 1-2
Title
Articles,
Dates
undated
Box 1
Folder 3
Title
Interviews,
Dates
2003
Box 1
Folder 4
Title
Oral History Interview Transcriptions,
Dates
2003
Box 1
Folder 5
Title
Pembroke Days,
Dates
2004
Box 1
Folder 6
Title
Pembroke Town Profile,
Dates
1880
Box 1
Folder 7
Title
Pembroke/Hopkins Park History,
Dates
undated
Box 1
Folder 8-9
Title
Photographs,
Dates
2003
Box 1
Folder 10
Title
“Your Family Tree” – Hopkins Park,
Dates
undated
Box 1
Folder N/A
Title
2 binders,
Dates
2003
Box 1
Title
12 mini cassette tapes, 4 CDs,
Dates
undated
Series II. Lake Forest African American Residents,
1880-2002
Scope and Contents note

This series consists mostly of photocopied material related to the history of African Americans in Lake Forest, Illinois. It covers the history of both the town and several of its residents.

Box 2
Folder 11-12
Title
Lake Forest History,
Dates
1880-2002
Box 2
Folder 13
Title
Maps and Directories,
Dates
1909-1998
Box 2
Folder 14
Title
Lake Forest Residents,
Dates
undated
Box 2
Folder 15
Title
Casselberry Family,
Dates
1945-1998
Box 2
Folder 16
Title
Samuel Dent Business and Family,
Dates
1890-1993
Box 2
Folder 17
Title
Matthews Family,
Dates
1890-1926
Box 2
Folder 18
Title
McIntosh Family,
Dates
1961-1995
Series III. Glencoe and Wilmette African American Residents,
1937-2004
Scope and Contents note

This series is comprised of material relating to the African American residents' history in Glencoe, Illinois and Wilmette, Illinois. It contains photocopies of newspaper clippings, photographs, and articles.

Box 3
Folder 19
Title
Glencoe, Illinois African American residents' history,
Dates
1942-2004
Box 3
Folder 20
Title
Wilmette, Illinois African American residents' history,
Dates
1937-2001
Series IV. Evanston Barber and Beauty Shops,
1990-2006
Scope and Contents note

This series contains material relating to barber and beauty shops in Evanston, Illinois.

Box 4
Folder 21
Title
Barber and Beauty Shop Addresses,
Dates
undated
Box 4
Folder 22
Title
Church Street Barber Shop,
Dates
2004
Box 4
Folder 23
Title
MI Lady's Coiffure,
Dates
2006
Box 4
Folder 24
Title
Riley's Hair Salon,
Dates
1990
Series V. Evanston African American Churches,
1942-2010
Scope and Contents note

This series is comprised of material relating to African American churched in Evanston, Illinois.

Box 5
Folder 25
Title
Bethel A.M.E Church,
Dates
1942-1961
Box 5
Folder 26
Title
Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church,
Dates
1991-2010
Box 5
Folder 27
Title
Faith Temple Church of God in Christ,
Dates
1997-2001
Box 5
Folder 28
Title
First Church of God, Christian Life Center,
Dates
1997-2010
Box 5
Folder 29
Title
Lake Forest Churches,
Dates
1953-2004
Box 5
Folder 30
Title
New Hope M.E. Church,
Dates
1947
Box 5
Folder 31
Title
Photographs,
Dates
undated
Box 5
Folder 32
Title
St. Andrews Episcopal Church,
Dates
1984-2006
Box 5
Folder 33-34
Title
St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Glencoe,
Dates
1944-2001
Box 5
Folder 35-36
Title
Sherman United Methodist,
Dates
2002-2010
Box 5
Folder 37
Title
Shorefront Legacy Center Church Exhibit,
Dates
2003
Box 5
Folder 38
Title
Sinai Christian Church,
Dates
2004
Box 5
Folder 39
Title
Springfield Missionary Baptist Church,
Dates
1999-2007
Box 5
Folder 40
Title
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church,
Dates
1977
Box 5
Folder 41
Title
Various Evanston Churches,
Dates
1950-2010
Box 5
Folder 42
Title
Waukegan Churches,
Dates
undated
Series VI. Illinois African American History,
1975-2002
Scope and Contents note

This series is comprised of files relating to African American history in Illinois. It includes newspaper clippings, pamphlets, flyers, and various publications.

Box 6
Folder 43
Title
Alton, Illinois,
Dates
1998-1999
Box 6
Folder 44-45
Title
Chicago, Illinois,
Dates
1975-2002
Box 6
Folder 46
Title
Chicago, Illinois – Party Flyers,
Dates
2000
Box 6
Folder 47
Title
Illinois - General,
Dates
1998
Box 6
Folder 48
Title
International Society of Sons and Daughters of Slave Ancestry,
Dates
undated
Box 6
Folder 49
Title
Oak Park, Illinois,
Dates
2000-2001
Box 6
Folder 50
Title
Rockford, Illinois,
Dates
1995
Series VII. General African American History,
1971-2006
Scope and Contents note

This series is composed of files relating to African American history across the United States. It includes newspaper clippings, photocopies of articles, pamphlets, postcards, and various publications.

Box 7
Folder 51-52
Title
African American History,
Dates
2000-2002
Box 7
Folder 53
Title
Alabama,
Dates
undated
Box 7
Folder 54
Title
Florida,
Dates
2005
Box 7
Folder 55
Title
Kentucky,
Dates
undated
Box 7
Folder 56
Title
Louisiana,
Dates
1996
Box 7
Folder 57
Title
Maryland,
Dates
1999
Box 7
Folder 58-59
Title
Nebraska,
Dates
1993-2006
Box 7
Folder 60
Title
New York,
Dates
1998-2002
Box 7
Folder 61
Title
Oklahoma,
Dates
1971
Box 7
Folder 62
Title
Washington, D.C.,
Dates
undated
Series VIII. African American Scholarship Programs,
1989-2011
Scope and Contents note

This series is composed of publications and material documenting scholarship programs benefiting African American graduates in the Evanston, Illinois area.

Box 8
Folder 63-66
Title
UNITY Community Scholarship Recognition Program,
Dates
1989-2011
Box 8
Folder 67
Title
Moragne Memorial Scholarship,
Dates
2001-2003