Parks and Memorials Division scrapbooks, 1943-1953.

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Parks and Memorials Division scrapbooks, 1943-1953.

Scrapbooks contain newspaper and magazine articles on issues pertaining to state parks and memorials. Subjects include land acquisition; publicity; special programs; improvements; maintenance; historical backgrounds; recreational facilities; private organization; participation; military training use; flooding; operation hours; reforestation; Boy Scout and Girl Scout activities; donations; youth camps; fire damage; vandalism; and accidents.

ledgers 4 volumes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7381491

Illinois State Archive

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