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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2017.1.14 |
Object Name |
Booklet |
Title |
Herrick House, Serves the Community |
Summary |
Booklet, 11' x 8 1/2" folded, stapled, 17 pages not counting covers, contains letter from Dr. Herrick and information concerning Herrick House's growth, explanation of rheumatic fever, president's report, board of directors, 1950 financial report, the benefits of Herrick House for children and the Max Straus Summer Camp. Herrick House was once located at the southeast corner of Route 59 and West Bartlett Road. Opening in 1939, the facility was established for children with rheumatic fever. Herrick House remained under private control until purchased by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in 1964. It has been told to the museum, but not verified, the first African American to live in Bartlett, was employed at Herrick House. TV personality Rod Sterling briefly worked there after his WW II service. |
Published Date |
1951 |
Year Range from |
1951 |
Year Range to |
1951 |
Language |
English |
Number of images |
11 |
Search Terms |
Herrick House Island Lake Max Straus Summer Camp Rheumatic fever Sunset Camp Service League West Bartlett Road |
Subjects |
African Americans Camps Children Children & adults Medical care |
People |
Gibson, Stanley Herrick, James Serling, Rod |
Accession number |
2017.1 |