Our Publications
Moline: City of Mills
By David R. Collins, B.J. Elsner, Rich J. Johnson, and Bessie J. Pierce. This book celebrates 150 years of Moline’s history, featuring over 200 historic photographs that tell the story of this dynamic river town on the Mississippi River.
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Legendary Locals of Moline
By David T. Coopman. A look into the lives of both early settlers and modern contributors who shaped Moline’s identity locally and nationally.
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Rock Island County
By David T. Coopman. Vintage photographs showcasing the county’s evolution from the early 1800s through the mid-20th century, highlighting its people and industries.
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Rock Island: All American City
By David R. Collins et al. A visual tour through Rock Island’s historic neighborhoods, its early families, and its role in shaping Midwestern culture.
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Chippiannock Cemetery
By Minda Powers-Douglas. Chronicles over 150 years of history in Rock Island’s “village of the dead,” a beloved and active landmark today.
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Quad City International Airport
By David T. Coopman. A photographic history tracing the transformation of former farmland into the region’s third-largest passenger airport.
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Hero Street, U.S.A.
By Marc Wilson. The moving true story of nearly eighty men from a small Illinois street who served in WWII and Korea — eight of whom never returned.
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A Dollar More
By Mable Gulley-Harvey & Brad Harvey. Chronicles two Illinois families who migrated north after WWII seeking a better life.
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I Know Why the Caged Brad Sings
By Brad Harvey. A self-published memoir chronicling an underground band and a vibrant local arts scene.
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100 Things to Do in the Quad Cities Before You Die
By Jonathan Turner. A lively guide to the best events, landmarks, and organizations that make the Quad Cities unique.
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Memories of the Great Depression: A Time Forgotten
By John Donald O'Shea. Firsthand stories of faith, family, and community during America’s longest economic depression.
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