Scope and Contents This collection was reprocessed in February 2026; the original order was largely maintained. This collection contains the records of the Cookie Monster Day Care Cooperative, documenting the Center’s administration, finances, curriculum, and participation in state-funded programs. It is divided into five series: Administrative and Curricular Records, Illinois Department of Child and Family Services Compliance Records, Child Care Food Program Records, Illinois Department of Public Aid...

Scope and Contents This collection contains art prints, newspaper clippings, comics, flyers, and magazines documenting the artistic career of William Crook Jr. Heavily featured are businesses, public buildings, residences, and street scenes in Springfield, Illinois; other subjects include Chicago, small towns and cities in Illinois, parks, rivers, and rural scenes. In addition to Crook’s independently created works are commissioned pieces advertising local businesses and featuring in publications including...