Disability History

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.

Articles

Pages from our Past articles written by Bill Kemp

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Arrowsmith once home to small hospital

“It is very seldom that a town of some 350 inhabitants can boast of an up-to-date hospital,” de...

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ISNU welcomed veterans after WWII

After World War II, Illinois State Normal University put out the welcome mat for returning sold...

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Biographies

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Fox, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Irons Folsom

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Irons was born in September 1861 in Peoria to Charles and Ettie Maria Englis...

Biography

Malone, Simon Booth

Simon Booth Malone was born into slavery on December 18, 1842 in Tippah County, Mississippi. S...

Biography

Milner, Angeline Vernon

Angeline Vernon Milner, known to most as Ange, is one of Illinois' most famous librarians....

Biography

Riebsame, Christian

Captain Christian Riebsame (1839-1913) was a German-born citizen who came to the United States ...

Biography

White, William Richard

William Richard White was born on December 22, 1844 in Goosenest Prairie, Coles County, Illinoi...

Biography

Blog

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Addison Pancake ‘Deaf Mute’ Photographer, ca. 1869

In 1860, hearing impaired photographer Addison Pancake (1844-1900) operated a studio at 108 W. ...

Blog Post

McHistory: Blazing the trail for women who write

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

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McHistory: Inhumane Conditions at the McLean County Poor Farm

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

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The Local Road to ADA Accessibility

Blog Post

Finding Aids

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

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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Founded in 1926, the American Civil Liberties Union is the largest national voluntary organizat...

Finding Aid

Baby Fold

Nancy and Allen Mason were pioneers in Normal– moving here just after the Civil War. Nancy Maso...

Finding Aid

Occupational Development Center

The Occupational Development Center (ODC) provided employment and training for individuals with...

Finding Aid

Oral Histories

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Jesus Villaneuva

Oral History

Research

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Post Amerikan

Held by the MCMH and digitized by Eastern Illinois University. The Post Amerikan began publicat...

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Videos

Livestreamed and recorded presentations by staff, experts, and community members.

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The Silent Killer: Dangers of Asbestos in the Workplace Panel Discussion

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