Fort Sheridan Historical Society
Other Physical Items in Our Archives
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The Fort Sheridan Historical Society archives includes objects such as pictures, maps, articles, and other items relating to the Fort's history. Many of these can be seen on other pages on this site, but this page documents some of the rest of our collections.
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Framed Pictures from about 1900
​​​​Donated by K. Robinson, with the following note: My great grandfather, Henry Alexander Robinson, was stationed at Fort Sheridan I'm guessing right around 1900, since he was born in 1881. I have two frames photographs, one of the fort at that time and a group picture of his unit. [Item 27]​​​
​​​​Line drawing of the Tower, circa 1890
​Donated by Y. Lawler, with the following note: Original print number 59, dated 1992, by John Ragland, signed by the artist. Her husband, Bill Lawler, was at some point “DIO” (whatever that is) at the Fort. The print is professionally matted and framed. [Item 8]​​​
Fort Sheridan Centennial Pennant
​Donated by J. Brewer, with the following note: I am a career public affairs officer who was the post's PAO during the 100th Anniversary planning and execution. I was lured away from the post with a promotion. As a departing gift, I was awarded one of the street light banners and a ceramic illustration of the Fort. I also have at least one copy of the Fort Sheridan Tower book. [Item 6]​​​
Fort Sheridan Centennial Tile Plaque
​Donated by J. Brewer, with the following note: My first stint at the fort was as brand new a second lieutenant assigned to the also new US Army Recruiting Command from 1974 to 1976. I lived at home off base and commuted every day. For the second stint there I was a DA Civilian, so never lived on post. I started as a GS-9 working as Fort Sheridan Command Information Officer and Editor of the Fort Sheridan Tower. The Public Affairs Officer then was Major Alvin Swilley who hired me. The Post Commander was Colonel Thomas. He had his hands full when Fourth U.S. Army came and Headquartered there. I became the Public Affairs Officer after Major Swilley's departure and the commander civilianized the position. I was first a GS-11, then a GS-12. I was asked to work in the Secretary of the Army Midwest Regional Public Affairs Office in the Chicago Loop and promoted to GS-13, so ending my official tie to the post. But, in my regional capacity, I often worked with my replacement, Mr. Dan Trew. [Item 7]​​​
Pillowcase from the 1940s or 1950s
​Donated by S. Sprague, with the following note: I have a pillowcase from the 40s or 50s that we found in our family items. I have attached a photo of the pillowcase. We would like to donate this to the For Sheridan Historical Society if you would like. [Item 11]​​​
Metal Engraving of the Fort Sheridan Tower
​Donated by R. Stein: Framed and mounted metal engraving of the Fort Sheridan Tower, appropriately 15.5”x13.5” [Item 23]​​​
Grand Mount
​Donated by E. Jarritt, with the following note: Framed photo of a Grand Mount on September 27, 1922 [Item 24]​​​