The Champaign County Historical Society
The Archives works closely with the Champaign County Historical Society. The quality of the archives collection is due in large part to the generous donations of books, family materials, and volunteer time by members of the county historical and geneaological societies and other individuals.
Historical Sketch
A group interested in the formation of a historical society gathered in The Urbana Free Library on September 15, 1958, at the invitation of the Public Affairs Committee of Altrusa. In a second meeting on October 20, 1958, a constitution and bylaws, prepared by Chancy L. Finfrock, were adopted. A board of governors was chosen, and they in turn elected the following officers: Mr. Karl B. Lohmann, President, Mr. Olin L. Browder, Vice-President; Mrs. Eva Thayer Shively, Secretary-Treasurer. The first program meeting of the Society was held November 24, 1958 in the auditorium of The Urbana Free Library.
Meetings
The Society usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of September, October, November, March and April, and the next to last Monday of May. Meetings are usually held in The Urbana Free Library.
Membership
Dues are payable to the Treasurer in September.
Regular membership: $ 4.00 per year.
Sustaining membership: $20.00 per year.
Life membership: $80.00 one-time payment.
Mailing address of the Champaign Co. Historical Society
Champaign County Historical Archives
The Urbana Free Library
210 West Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801
For more information, call the Archives at 217-367-4025.
