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McLean County Histories - Yearbooks
- Plat Books - Scrapbooks
So, you are interested in
the history of LeRoy and surrounding areas. Whether you are new to
our community, have been a long-time resident, or are just passing through,
we have materials that will interest you and bring you to a greater appreciation
of the City of LeRoy. Most of these materials cannot be checked out,
but we think you'll find that our library is a cozy and ideal place to
remember or learn about the past.
McLean County Histories
The library has a number
of "McLean County Histories" by which you can learn about the early days
of LeRoy, Bloomington, Normal, and other such communities in McLean County.
Visit our McLean County Genealogy page
for a complete list of what we have available.
Yearbooks
If you grew up in LeRoy
or know anybody who did, you might be interested in our collection of LeRoy
High School Yearbooks. Feel free to come in and reminisce about the
good ole' days as you browse through yearbooks Preserving memories as far
back as 1916.
(the 1916 yearbook has
a list of alumni as far back as the class of 1878). We have every
LeRoy High School Yearbook from 1920 through 2003 except 1986, 1988, and
1991. If anyone has a yearbook from these years that they would be
willing to donate to the library, we would be VERY EXCITED.
Plats and Atlases
Has your family ever owned
land in McLean County? Come in and look at our Plat books and Atlases.
Visit our Plat Book and Atlas Page for more
information.
Oak Grove Cemetery
We have the most comprehensive records
of Oak Grove Cemetery, LeRoy.
Souvenir Booklet
Also available is a free
souvenir booklet containing the crumbaugh story, the library's history,
and pictures. Ask about it!
Scrapbooks
Finally, we have numerous
scrapbooks covering different areas of local history. From the history
of the churches in LeRoy to various storms this town has survived, we surely
have something that would interest you. Our scrapbooks have been
prepared by the library staff, the historical society, and volunteers from
the community. A list of all our current scrapbooks is below.
| Agriculture | LeRoy in Pictures - Old and New - 2 volumes |
| Area Chruches and Cemeteries | LeRoy Sesquicentennail in Pictures - 5 volumes |
| Banks of LeRoy | Lincoln Lore |
| Bicentennial Celebration of LeRoy (pictures) | McLean County - 4 volumes |
| Blacksmith Shops in LeRoy | Military |
| Buckles Grove Sesquicentennail | Moraine View State Park - Dawson Lake |
| Jack Burcham Heart Implant | Newspapers of LeRoy |
| LeRoy Businesses - 4 volumes | Old Settlers' Picnics 1885-1915 |
| LeRoy Business District | People of LeRoy - 3 volumes |
| CCC Camp | Pictures from the Past - LeRoy, Il |
| Centennial Farms in LeRoy Area | Railroads - Big Four and Punkin Vine |
| Churches of LeRoy - 4 volumes | Restaurants and Grocery Stores of LeRoy |
| City Hall | Revolutionary War - John Tolliday and LeRoy Fair |
| Clubs and Organizations of LeRoy - 2 volumes | The Rike House |
| Crumbaughh Spiritualist Church and Memorial Library 3 vol. | Rucker Chapel |
| DeWitt County | Saybrook Area Obituaries and Marriages |
| Ellsworth | Schools - area country |
| Ellsworth Nuclear Waste Site | Schools of LeRoy - 3 volumes |
| Entertainment and Recreation of LeRoy | LeRoy Sesquicentennial, 1835-1985 (Newspaper clippings and in pictures) |
| Fires in LeRoy Area | Storms in LeRoy Area |
| The Howard Murders in LeRoy | Stumptown |
| Indians | U.S. Constitution Bicentennial, 1787-1987, LeRoy, IL |
| LeRoy Celebrations - Celebrations of
LeRoy
Blue Grass Festival Freedom Fest Oktoberfest Christmas |
Wapella, Il. Centennial, 1854-1954 |
| LeRoy City Park - Kiwanis Park | |
| LeRoy Fall Festival | |
| LeRoy High School Graduates since 1878 - 2 volumes | |
| LeRoy High School Panther Football State Champ. 1996 | |
| LeRoy Historical Days
1986 - Wild West Days 1988 - Salt Creek |
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| LeRoy History - 4 volumes | |
| LeRoy Homes |