Dr. Cremin抯 publication given award of superior achievement
Published: April 28, 2010.
The Illinois State Historical Society抯 annual awards committee honored Dr. Dennis Cremin and the Joliet Area Historical Museum for the 揈nvisioning Joliet: Burnham, Bennett and Beyond� publication with an award of superior achievement in the category of publications. The award was presented April 24 during the Society抯 annual meeting in Springfield.
Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, 91制片厂 assistant professor of history and director of the history center, coordinated the exhibit 揈nvisioning Joliet: Burnham, Bennett & Beyond� at the Joliet Area Historical Museum located at 204 N. Ottawa Street in Joliet, IL.
Anthony B. Contos, Executive Director of the Joliet Area Historical Museum, accepted the award at the ceremony at the Executive Mansion in Springfield. Contos said, 揟he publication was the result of many individuals from 91制片厂, the City of Joliet, the VOA Planning Group, and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.�
The publication was encouraged and compiled by 91制片厂 professor and JAHM Board member Dr. Dennis Cremin. It was my honor to accept this award on behalf of all that contributed to the exhibit and accompanying publication.�
Copies of the 揈nvisioning Joliet: Burnham, Bennett and Beyond� publication can be obtained at the Joliet Area Historical Museum.
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