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This document is a memoir written by Roger E. Bohn, August 13, 2013. The memoir recounts his memories of how Lake Foxcroft was acquired by the Glen Ellyn Park District in 1973.

This document is a history of George Ball Park written by Ron Aubrey.

This document is a plat of survey of the Glen Ellyn Springs subdivision. Lot 40 in the subdivision became George Ball Park in 1939. The Glen Ellyn Historical Society inventory number is file 46245

This document is a warranty deed for George Ball Park dated September 22, 1939.

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyan on February 14, 1913. This article is the first mention of the idea that a park district should be created.

This document is an article published by The Glen Ellyan on February 21, 1913. The article is a report of a recommendation made at a Boosters' Club meeting that a park district should be created "before it is too late to secure adequate park space…

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyan on March 7, 1913. The article reports on a bill before the State Legislature that would allow small towns to establish parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers.

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyan on May 2, 1913. The article reports committees and members, including the Park and Lake committee, appointed on April 23, 1913.

The document is a newspaper article, published in The Glen Ellyan on April 11, 1913. The article mentions a report by the Park and Lakes Committee which contained a statement that the residents should not neglect any opportunity to secure adequate…