(55 ILCS 5/5-31002) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-31002)
Sec. 5-31002.
Purpose.
The purpose of this
Division is to provide for the creation of county historical
museum districts to acquire real property and collect and curate materials
which help establish or illustrate the history of the county in such
aspects as its exploration, settlement, development, activities in peace
and war and progress in population, wealth, education, arts, science,
agriculture, manufactures, trade and transportation. The museum district
shall collect: printed material such as histories, genealogies, biographies,
descriptions, gazetteers, directories, newspapers, pamphlets, catalogues,
circulars, handbills, programs and posters; manuscripts such as
letters, diaries, journals, memoranda, reminiscences, rosters, service records,
account books, charts, surveys and field books; and other museum material
such as pictures, photographs, paintings, portraits, scenes, aboriginal
relics and objects.
The museum district shall provide for the preservation of and public access
to such materials for examination and study; shall cooperate in ensuring
the preservation and accessibility of the records and archives of the
county and its cities, towns, villages, and institutions; and shall assist
in ensuring the preservation of historical buildings, monuments and markers.
(Source: P.A. 86-962.)
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