A century of stories about individuals, black and white, who fought for racial integration in Oak Park. Published by The Historical Society of OPRF & Soweto West Press, 2009. Softcover, 168 pages, b/w illustrations, map, ISBN 0-9667926-2-9. $22.75
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Edited by Ina Mae Schleden and Marion Rawls Herzog. Reminiscences of Hemingway at Oak Park and River Forest High School by friends and teachers. Published by The Historical Society of OPRF, 1973. Softcover, 47 pages, b/w illustrations. $6.50
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This pamphlet includes biographical information and a walking tour of sites associated with this modern dance pioneer. Published by the Doris Humphrey Society, Oak Park, 1996. Softcover, 20 pages, b/w illustrations, map. $1.00
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By The Historical Society of OPRF. This guide tells the stories of this historically important burying ground. Published by The Historical Society of OPRF. Softcover, 62 pages, b/w illustrations, maps, ISBN 0-9667926-0-2. $10.00.
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By David M. Sokol. Completed in 1909, Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, Unity Temple in Oak Park, is a landmark of modern architecture. Published by Top Five Books, Oak Park, 2008. Hardcover, 182 pages, b/w illustrations, ISBN 978-0-9789270-3-5. $22.95
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By Carolyn O. Poplett and Mary Ann Porucznik. The story of Grace Wilbur Trout, famous suffragette who lived in Oak Park. Published by The Historical Society of OPRF, 2000. Softcover, 62 pages, b/w illustrations, ISBN 0-9667926-1-0. $10.00
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By David M. Sokol. An exploration of the way the Village has continuously adapted to a changing world. Published by Arcadia Publishing, Images of America Series, 2000. Softcover, 128 pages, b/w illustrations, ISBN 0-7385-0712-1. $19.00.
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By Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission. Includes 5 walking tours, 118 structures dating from the 1870s to 1930s, an illustrated architectual guide, and architects’ biographies. Softcover, 144 pages, b/w illustrations, maps, ISBN 0-226-61325-9. $20.00
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By Jean Guarino. An early look into the history of Oak Park from Indians and pioneer settlers to an expanding village during the 1910s. Published by Oak Ridge Press, Oak Park, 2000. Hardcover, 184 pages, b/w illustrations, ISBN 0-9703661-0-8. $35.00
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By Douglas Deuchler, who presents a fascinating glimpse into the dynamic development and history of Oak Park. Published by Arcadia Press, Postcard History Series, 2003. Softcover, 128 pages, b/w illustrations, ISBN 0-7385-3160-X. $20.00.
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