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Arthur Detmers Dubin and Collection of Pullman Material
Collection
Identifier: BC175
Overview
Chicago architect, avid historian of the railroad passenger trains, and author of books on the history of railroad passenger trains and specifically Pullman cars. He was born in Chicago, the son of Henry and Anne Green Dubin. He received his B. Architecture from the University of Michigan in 1949 and began a partnership in Dubin and Dubin, an architecture and engineering firm in 1950. He stayed with the firm, through several partnership changes, until 1993. He was a member of the Illinois...
Dates:
1829 - 1960
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Arthur E. Prince Patients Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-BC528
Abstract
Springfield, Illinois, physician specializing in eye, ear, nose, and throat treatment. National reputation for research work relating to eye ailments: perfected several instruments for eye treatment, developed new methods for combating eye troubles, devoted particular attention to removal of cataracts. Son of Dr. David and Lucy Manning Chandler Prince. Associated with David Prince Sanitarium in Jacksonville, Illinois, from 1877 to 1890. Relocated sanitarium to corner of Seventh Street and...
Dates:
1901 - 1941
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Arthur H. Irwin Papers
Collection
Identifier: BC356
Overview
Family historian and genealogist from Springfield, Illinois. The Irwin family’s roots are in Chester County, Pennsylvania. In 1857, Jared P. Irwin (Arthur’s grandfather) moved his family to Springfield, where he and his son, Lafayette L. (Arthur’s father), were sons and building contractors. Arthur died in Springfield on January 14, 1992.Genealogy of the Irwin and related families of Chester County, Pennsylvania, and Springfield, Illinois, including transcripts, original...
Dates:
1837 - 1964
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Arthur L. Berman papers
Collection
Identifier: BC53
Overview
Illinois representative (Democrat) from the tenth district (1969-1972) and eleventh district (1973-1976) and Illinois senator from the ninth district (1977-2000). Born in Chicago in 1935 and educated in Chicago schools, at the University of Illinois and Northwestern University where he received a law degree in 1958. Lawyer in private practice, special attorney to Illinois Department of Insurance and special assistant to Illinois attorney general prior to his election to the House in 1969. ...
Dates:
1977 - 1984
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Arthur Wilfred and Margaret Wilkins Ferguson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: BC209
Overview
Arthur Wilfred Ferguson September 18, 1898-February 4, 1978, a U.S Army architectural engineer, and his wife Margaret Wilkins Ferguson (1901-1979), social worker with the Colored Children’s Service Bureau (later the Child and Family Service Center of Sangamon County), were active members of the Springfield, Illinois community. Margaret was married in 1928 to Dr. Emmett Bolder who died in 1935. Arthur and Margaret, who met in North Carolina where they married in 1946, lived in Germany from 1947...
Dates:
1921 - 1982; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1981
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Artlip, John Valentine
Collection — Box: 270
Identifier: 02-08-001-Small Collection 3680
Dates:
Created: Date missing
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Asa J. Baber papers
Collection — Box: 3
Identifier: MS-SC55
Scope and Contents
Asa J. Baber (1832-1915) was a banker and lawyer living in Paris, Illinois. He also served as Edgar County treasurer.Consists of correspondence, receipts, a cash book, and documents primarily concerning Baber's involvement in the Wide Awake Club of Paris, Illinois, and the Republican Central Committee of Edgar County during the 1860 presidential election. Also includes papers related to Civil War draft quotas in Kansas, Illinois; the political career of John C. Short of Vermilion...
Dates:
Created: 1859-1912
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Association of American Railroads Collection
Collection — Box: Association of American Railroads Collection Box 1
Identifier: AV-08
Dates:
1945 - 1960
Found in:
Audiovisual Collection
Association of the 101
Collection — Box: 108
Identifier: 02-08-001-Small Collection 1806
Dates:
Created: Date missing
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
A.T. McMaster Papers
Collection
Identifier: BC438
Overview
Member (Republican) of the Illinois House of Representatives (1971-1986) from Oneida (Knox County). Served the 45th, 47th, and 73rd Districts in Western Illinois. Major committee assignments included: Agricultural (1971-1976, 1983-1986), and Counties & Townships (1971-1986). Also served on the County Problems Commission (1971-1984), and was Chairman of the Township Government Laws Commission (1973-1978). Before election to the House, McMaster served 18 years in local government, including...
Dates:
1963 - 1982; Majority of material found within 1973 - 1982
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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