Donated Books Strengthen Local History Section of SCC Library

6/19/06

In memory of her late husband Robert, Shirley Shearer recently donated a five-volume series of history books focusing on Pulaski County to the Shawnee Community College Library. "Illinois, The Heart of the Nation" was written by Hon. Edward F. Dunne and published in 1933. The books will be housed in the Local History Research section of the library.

SCC Librarian Tracey Johnson is grateful for the donation to the library. "We are delighted to make this addition to our local history collection."

The current collection includes books, magazines, and oral history transcripts and files. Books include family histories, cemetery records, military records, county histories, city histories, and more. The local history research area also includes a microfilm reader/printer and a microfiche reader.

All items in the local history section are non-circulating pieces in an effort to retain their historical value and community members are invited to view the books on campus.

Photo: SCC Librarian Tracey Johnson (left) accepts the donation from Shirley Shearer in memory of her late husband.