Local History Collection Description

The Local History collection is comprised of print and non-print materials relating to the history of Franklin Park and the surrounding area. Items collected include, but are not limited to, biographies and other information on the early settlers of the area, oral histories, artifacts, historical and contemporary photographs and maps, yearbooks from the local high school, and issues of the local newspaper. Materials in this collection do not circulate due to either rarity or special local value. The public has access to these materials in the Local History Room.

Adopted 5/22/85 Rev. 4/9/96, 6/5/07