Spanish American War

Resources are listed in alphabetical order. More information can always be found by using our website search bar, or contacting a member of our staff.

A Community in Conflict

Digital Exhibit

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1898

Bloomington’s African American citizens did not always agree when it came to politics. But they did agree that they deserved more respect from white people.

Digital Exhibit

Biographies

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Stearles, Willis

Much of what we know today about Willis Stearles comes from oral history, members of the commun...

Biography

Witherspoon, Julius

Julius Witherspoon (1859-1906) relocated to Bloomington from Arkansas when he was 24. He worked...

Biography

Blog

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McHistory: Experiences in the Spanish American War

Listen to the audio on WGLT's website hereMcHistory goes back in time to explore big momen...

Blog Post

Finding Aids

Archival collection finding aids (full contents of collections available on site)

2 items

McLean County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument

The McLean County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, dedicated in 1913, is located at Miller Park...

Finding Aid

Spanish-American War Veterans

Includes rosters, newspaper articles, burial records, programs and proceedings from annual vete...

Finding Aid