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MC04. Abrams Collection of Historic Newspapers, 1917-1973

 Collection
Identifier: MC-04

Scope and Contents

Optometrist James Abrams and his wife, Edith, collected newspapers after moving to Arthur, Illinois in 1916.

The collection includes copies of the Chicago Daily Tribune and other Illinois and Midwestern newspapers featuring historical headlines, particularly World War II, D-Day, and the Korean War.

Dates

  • Created: 1917 - 1973
  • Other: Date acquired: 03/00/1979

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

None

Extent

3.50 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Chronological

Source of Acquisition

James & Edith Abrams

Creator

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520