Category Archives: Historical Writing Resources

Germans in America: New Book by Walter D. Kamphoefner

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

I just received this book yesterday in the mail. It offers a great overview of German immigration to America and in particular during the nineteenth century when the Schlicks and Daleidens immigrated to the country. I will post my reading … Continue reading →

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Chicagoland History Books of Note.

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

The surrounding suburbs of Chicago are dependent on the city of Chicago for its economic wellbeing. They are interconnected. We as family historians need to read information on the large cities located near our family farms and suburban residences. Here … Continue reading →

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David McCullough on Books, History, Writing, and American Democracy: “You’ve got to marinate your head, in that time and culture. You’ve got to become them.”

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

(Note: David McCullough died on August 7, 2022. Here is a post regarding some reflecting on his passing.) One of my favorite writers is David McCullough. David is an excellent writer and storyteller of the American past. He is also … Continue reading →

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History Quote by James Baldwin for Black History Month February 2022

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

“History, as nearly no one seems to know, is not merely something to be read.  And it does not refer merely, or even principally, to the past.  On the contrary, the great force of history comes from the fact that … Continue reading →

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1904 DuPage Atlas Reveals Michael and Christopher Daleiden’s Farms on Mack Road

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois
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Genealogy Sources: Some Personal Tips and Notes

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

I began my research into my family history and genealogy in 1982. I find it rewarding and something that I find makes time pass quickly. I lose myself when doing research and writing. In mid January 2022 I retired following … Continue reading →

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