Holmes, Elizabeth and Sam

These files contain information about the people who conceived of and then developed the Illinois Prairie Path into what it is today. These include founders and legacy volunteers who played key roles in significant milestones and development projects. These files contain biographies, newspaper clippings, correspondence, awards and photographs. Included within the biographies are documents created by Mary Jo Malach, IPPc Secretary, which highlight each individual’s contributions to the Illinois Prairie Path. Some of the materials in these files are duplicates of items which are found elsewhere within the IPP Archives.