Elgin Area Memories

Digital collections from the Gail Borden Public Library.

StoryCorps
Interviews in the community about life and experiences in Elgin.

Suenos & Stories
Members of the community were invited to talk about their dreams for themselves, their families, and their community.

The Things They Carried & The Recipes We Carried
Community members were photographed with objects from their cultural heritage that hold a special place in their hearts and which many carried with them as they journeyed to a new home.

Elgin Hispanic Network The Elgin Hispanic Network began in 1987 to provide a place for businesses and organizations to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas to improve the quality of life of the Hispanic community in Elgin, Il.

YouTube

Bilingual & Spanish Programs for Adults
Virtual programs presented in Spanish from the Gail Borden Public Library

Elgin Reimagined: A Story Weaving
Elgin Re-Imagined: A Story Weaving is a short film featuring 5 diverse Elgin residents sharing their personal stories and ideas for a radically reimagined Elgin. From the Grand Victoria Foundation

Local Newspaper Index

The Elgin Newspaper and Vital Record’s Index is a searchable database of articles from the Courier News and Daily Herald for articles concerning Elgin. Try a keyword search for a name, place, or subject.

Possible Search Terms:
Latino Veterans
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off
Club Guadalupano
Elgin Hispanic Network Luncheon
Elgin Hispanic Network Scholarship Winners
Elgin New Citizens Recognition
Reflejos Newspaper

Reminder: Full Text Articles found in the Local Newspaper Index can be accessed on microfilm at the Main Library of the the Gail Borden Library District.

More Information

For additional assistance please contact Billie Jo Moffett at or bmoffett@gailborden.info.