JASPER CO HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

NEWTON, IL

2024 Solar Eclipse totality - Olney, Illinois Relatively slow shutter at 1/40th second shows lots of outer corona. This one isn't well centered, but it's better than the previous one I posted.
2024 Solar Eclipse totality - Olney, Illinois Credit: Joe K Gage

The Jasper County Historical and Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization located in Newton, Illinois. Founded in 1974, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and culture of Jasper County through research, education, and community involvement.

The society maintains a collection of historical artifacts, documents, and photographs related to Jasper County's past. It also operates a genealogical library that provides access to a wealth of resources for those interested in researching their family history.

The society hosts regular events and programs throughout the year, including guest speakers, workshops, and historical tours. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter that highlights recent acquisitions, upcoming events, and other news related to the society's work.

In addition to its preservation efforts, the society is also committed to promoting education and community involvement. It offers scholarships to local students pursuing degrees in history or related fields, and it partners with other organizations to host community events and promote awareness of Jasper County's history and culture.

Overall, the Jasper County Historical and Genealogical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history and heritage of Jasper County, Illinois.

JASPER CO HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEWTON IL. US MID #8401701031

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

2024 Solar Eclipse totality - Olney, Illinois Relatively slow shutter at 1/40th second shows lots of outer corona. This one isn't well centered, but it's better than the previous one I posted.
2024 eclipse taken in Olney, Illinois. The sun is just about to appear in the lower right. This was the last totality pic on this camera. This one is a crop sensor camera, so about an effective 450mm.
Another white Squirrel Olney, Illinois We saw three white squirrels on eclipse day in Olney. The city park was busy that day, but I was surprised it wasn't even busier given the white squirrels make Onley a good photographers location, eclipse or no eclipse. Olney is known for its white squirrels but they are not all that common either. I didn't see any last time I visited.
White Squirrel in Olney, Illinois Blue-eyed almost-albino squirrel in the city park.
DSCN8374 DePaul University launches a balloon with various instruments to measure changes during the eclipse.
DSCN8376 DePaul University launches a balloon with various instruments to measure changes during the eclipse.
2024 Solar Eclipse totality - slow shutter Taken on the tennis courts in the city park in Olney Illinois. Wish I had this centered better - didn't expect the flaring to be so pronounced. Oh well, next time... First edit - just stacked the pics in Lightroom. May try some editing later. Maybe denoise then stack. Some learnin' is in order.
2024 Solar Eclipse in Olney Illinois
DSCN8393 Just after totality.
DSCN8353 Kids foam rave/party activity before the eclipse.
DSCN8355 Eclipse activities
DSCN8354 Kids foam rave/party activity before the eclipse.

Contact JASPER CO HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

JASPER CO HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
100 S VAN BUREN ST
NEWTON
IL
62448

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MID # 8401701031
Name JASPER CO HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371126802
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.980041, -88.157914
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 079
US Census Tract: 977400
US Census Block: 2007