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The folder holds three documents relating to the working relationship of Edward Arpee and Col. John (Jeff) Francis Regis Seitz. The first document is a letter sent from Arpee to Seitz on the plans for publication of Seitz's manuscript, "From Pearl Harbor to the Elbe." The second document is the first 2-page introduction of Seitz's manuscript written by Edward Arpee. The final item in this folder is a compiled set of factual information papers from 2011 on Col. Seitz. This set of information is mainly provided to shed more light on the personal character of Mr. Seitz and by extension his connection to Edward Apree.

This folder holds a complete rough draft for the consideration of several publishers of Col. Seitz's personal story titled "From Pearl Harbor to the Elbe." He describes his war experiences from the time of December 7, 1941 to April 25, 1945. The text is 121 pages long (as seen in the contents section) and does have hand written notes by the author. A shorter introduction (see Folder 1) by Edward Apree also prefaces the main text.

This folder contains items discussing the Lake Forest Centennial and Edward Apree's early involvment as a committee Chairman. The first item is a letter of correspondence with Elliott Donnelley with suggestions on possible future members for the Historical committee. The second item (there are two exact copies given) is a formal list of all the committee members of Lake Forest Centennial. The 2-page list is broken into different groups divisions of Publicity, Reception, February 21st Celebration, Dinner, Speakers', Cultural Week Celebration May 8-13, Historical, and Anniversary Book Production Committee.

This folder contains the papers shared between Edward Apree and Jay G. Ridinger (agent/advisor) over the course of 1963. The first item is a folder of papers that contain a detailing letter from Mr. William F. Mooney (President of Lake Forest Rotary) to Apree on the Finance, Production, Management, and Marketing of the publication The History of Lake Forest. Hand-written notes to Apree on the deal given by Ridinger. The second item is the same set of papers from Mooney, but Ridinger includes more specific notes for Apree to consider. The third item is a letter between Jay Ridinger and Del Naggatz of North Shore Group Newspapers-Ridinger suggests to call on Apree as the speaker about Lake Forest History. The fourth item is a letter from Ridinger to Apree discussing the first authorization to finance his book's publication. The fifth item is a letter between Ridinger and Naggatz accepting Apree as a speaker on History of Lake Forest. The sixth item is a letter between William Mooney and Jay Ridinger pushing forward the issue of distribution and cementing the publication of Apree's book. The final item is a letter by Ridinger to Apree saying that the deal to publish the book has "borne fruit" and will go forward.

This folder contains all papers relating to the discussion and reviews of the published works by Edward Apree- From Frigates to Flat-Tops (1953) and Lake Forest Illinois 1861-1961: History and Reminiscences (1963). The first item is a brochure announcing the Publication of From Frigates to Flat-Tops and provides quotes from a number of different reviewers especially Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr., U.S.N. The second item is a cut out newspaper clipping of a review on From Frigates to Flat-Tops by Lucy Key Miller of the Chicago Tribune 1956. The third item is a newspaper article titled "Lake Forest's History Unfolds In New Book," and provides a summary on Apree and his work, but also his association with the Rotary Club to produce his latest book. Features large B&W images. The fourth item is small caption labeled "A History of Lake Forest" describing the book in the First Presbyterian Reporter. The fifth item is an article in the Lake Forest Academy student paper titled "Senior Master Publishes An Historical Documentray." It was published as Apree completed his 35th year on the faculty. The sixth item is Chicago Daily News article by Patricia Moore titled "The Lake Forest That Was and Is: A Diary of Events Big, Small." Several B&W pictures featured. The seventh item is a short bulletin cut-out of a newspaper stating that Apree will be signing books at the First National Bank of Lake Forest. The last item are two cut-out copies of Chicago Tribune article by Robert Cromie titled "Booksellers Gather for 64th Convention." A special congratulations is extended to the Lake Forest Rotary Club and Apree on the book and its publication.

This folder contains a variety of notes and letters for Edward Apree on the publication and reception of his book on the history of Lake Forest. Items #1-3 Letter from Mrs. Philip Roden (Jane), Letter to Katherine (Apree's wife) from Michael F. H., 2 copies of a large listing of book review quotes titled "About LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS History and Reminiscences." These items have no obvious date marks. Items #4-6 Letter from Mrs. Irving Telling (Louisa C.) to Mrs. Apree Jan. 1961. Letter to Apree concerning the Centennial Historical Celebration from McMicken Hanchett, MD Apr. 1961 Hard to read. Letter from Samuel Insull Jr. to Professor Forrest McDonald on the Insull references made in History of Lake Forest by Apree. Apree agrees to send a small part of his source material to aid this line of research. May 1963 Items #7-12 Letter and "The Waukegan News-Sun" Newspaper Clipping-(by Bernice Just) sent to Apree from Gordon Ward Thomas February 1964 Postcard to Apree from John S. Broeksnuit (?) Concord, Mass April 1964 Letter to Apree from James (Jim) R. Getz April 1964 Postcard to Mr. Apree from Hoyt S. May 1964 Letter (still in Envelope) to Apree from Mrs. Marshall Brooks Englewood, Colorado May 1964 Letter ro Apree from RBP (Pride?) May 1964 Items #13-18 Letter to Apree from Merle N. Alderman Long Beach, Calif. May 1964 Letter to Apree from Ernest (Ernie) C. Roessler Chicago, IL May 1964 Letter to Apree from Elizabeth (Betty) H. Webster Tryon, NC June 1964 Letter to Apree from A. Watson Armour III Chicago, IL June 1964 Letter to Apree from Logan T. McMenemy Santa Barbara, Calif. June 1964 Letter to Apree from Merle Norton Alderman Long Beach, Calif. June 1964

This folder contains papers that deal with the sale and distrubution of the limited edition copies of Edward Apree's "Lake Forest, Illinois: History and Reminiscences 1861-1961." Items #1-5 A letter to General Mailing List to all "Fellow Lake Foresters" from Lake Forest Rotary Club Direct Order Form and Return Envelope to First National Bank of Lake Forest/Rotary Club Escrow Follow-up Letter to General Mailing List-Titled Letter to Those Who Responded to Earlier Letter Document on Advertisement and Publicity Priorities-Hand Written Note on the back about money given to Apree for rights to the book Document stating "We have gone to press" with limited edition of "Lake Forest, Illinois" by Edward Apree Item #6-11 List of Out-of-Town Purchases of Lake Forest, Illinois states 70 copies are needed and both typed and hand written Selected Facts/Lines from the Book to put forward for the interest of Chicago Tribune readers-8 total Captions for Pictures within the Book-15 total Formal Paper agreement between Edward Arpee and The Rotary Club of Lake Forest to purchase 1000 copies for resale and Apree maintains all other book rights-Not signed/Copy Announcement of the Publication of Limited Edition of "Lake Forest, Illinois" by Edward Apree-Some written corrections present Memo Re: Sale, Distribution and delivery of 1000 copies of the Book "Lake Forest" by Edward Apree Document (2 copies available)

This folder holds all correspondence between author Edward Apree and City of Lake Forest Mayor Michael Cudahy. Items #1-3 Letter to Apree from Cudahy that states that Apree's manuscript is fully in his possession and to not make any mention that it was originally commissioned at the request of the city and the Centennial Committee. **It was the Rotary Club that later aided in the publication of the book. Letter by Apree in Response to Cudahy's earlier request-he states that he agrees the book should have not affiliation with the Committee and agrees to the City's terms. (2 copies of the same letter) Final Letter from Cudahy to Apree releasing all rights to the "This History of Lake Forest" and to restate that the book now has no connection to the city of Lake Forest Centennial Committee. (3 copies of the same letter)

This folder holds all business and legal documents collected both by Apree and others surrounding publication of "Lake Forest, Illinois: History and Reminiscenes 1861-1961." Items #1-6 Hand written math calculations of Book Price by Edward Apree Hand Written receipt of Book Expenses by Edward Apree List of Books sold by Ed. Apree totaling 29 books and $208.55 City of Lake Forest Purchase Form of Apree's book at $3,000.00 charged to Centennial Committee Letter from William B. Douglas to Edward Apree detailing Expenses for research/collecting materials for the Book Fornal Legal Agreement between Edward Apree and Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Signed and handled by Law Firm Hollobow, Warren and Taslitz Chicago, IL Item #7-15 Letter from Philip L.Speidel to Apree alerting to legal standstill as both parties discuss the current contract Letter to Apree from Speidel discussing plans of future sale and book price as settled between them and Rotary Club A Rotary Committee Report signed off by Philip L. Speidel on book mailing procedures Packet of papers specifically Concerning the Sale of Apree's book between Speidel, Jay G. Ridinger and Members of the Rotary Club-Lots of handwritten notes and number of duplicate signatures from all parties involved 2 Checking Account Deposit Slips from Rotary Club Escrow Account fro Book Sales to Individuals 1964 Letter to Apree from Speidel on receiving unsold books as a gift and to convey forward the thanks of the Rotary Club 2 Checking Account Deposit Slips to Edward Arpee to buy 1 copy of the Book-Same date 11/17/1964 Letter to Apree from Speidel detailing all expenses had been collected and paid to the overall sale of the Book. Also included is clear Report of the Committee on Sale of 1,000 Copies creating a total profit of $1,243.36 dollars.

This folder contains all the paperwork that details the book making process and the company of The Lakeside Press-RR Donnelley & Sons Company. A letter to Edward Arpee giving a full quotation and description on the steps that will be taken to produce his book. Includes business card of David M. Saxman and number prices on the work described. Book Proposal that lists again all the expenses of the process-Signed by both Apree and David M. Saxman on Nov. 12, 1963 Documents on a change in payment between Apree and Press-Terms changed and agreed by Saxman Letter and Attached Documents discussing early design concepts for the book to Apree from Dave Saxman 3 Invoices-Sold to Edward Apree Book, History of Lake Forest Layout Letter Dec. 6, 1963 Book, History of Lake Forest Revised Layout Letter January 9,1964 Alterations Slip Documents February 4, 1964 Manufacturing Division Book, History of Lake Forest Revised Layout Letter March 4, 1964 Letter of Shipping Delay March 20, 1964 Original Freight-Truck Line Bill Receipt Letter telling of receiving Sample Copy of the Book-End of the Business between Apree and Lakeside Press with this Book 2 Credit Memorandums between Lakeside Press and Apree-Shows all accounts and money expenditures overall Final Letter sent by Apree thanking Mr. Saxman for a job well done and final approval of the physical book Dec. 16, 1964

The collection contains the papers of Edward Arpee and is arranged in two series. The first series consists of two folders pertaining to the working relationship and manuscript of the World War II memoirs of then Col. John Francis Regis Seitz (d. 1978). The other series contains a diverse array of personal papers such as correspondence, clippings, and contracts, relating to Arpee's authorship (for centennial committee, City of Lake Forest), printing (R. R. Donnelley & Sons, Lakeside Press), and publication (Rotary Club of Lake Forest) of his 1964 released "Lake Forest: History and Reminiscences."

In the first series, Edward Arpee's presence is shown as a helping hand to fellow author and friend Col. J. F. R. Seitz. Mainly, the first folder shows a one-page single-spaced typed letter (carbon copy) to "Jeff," dated January 21, 1948 with a two-page introduction.The letter suggests that this is a revised manuscript after having heard from publishers (not encouraging), with several questions for the author. No reply is in the file. Arpee appears to be the editor or ghost-writer of  Mr. Seitz's own memoir, "From Pearl Harbor to the Elbe: A Field Commander's View of  the War in Europe December 7, 1941 -- April 25, 1945." Seitz, a 1929 West Point graduate, went on to a further military career in Korea until he retired with disability in 1966. These factual details are confirmed within the included background information on Colonel Seitz within folder one as well. Such information greatly helps when one examines the 121-page double-spaced typescript (carbon copy), with an eight-page index, with a one-page introduction.  The manuscript encompasses many different topics of interest and is the single largest portion of the collection.

The second file series relates to author Arpee's 1964 released "Lake Forest, Illinois: History and Reminiscences of Lake Forest, 1861-1961." It was originally undertaken for the City's centennial committee, but was not ultimately published by them. Rather, the the local Rotary Club of Lake Forest helped Arpee publish this important book.  There is correspondence with Mayor Michael Cudahy, local resident Elliott Donnelley of the Donnelley Chicago printing firm, First National Bank President Philip Speidel (Lake Forest College '19), Rotarian Gilbert Curren (Lake Forest College '40), Merle Norton Alderman (Lake Forest Academy alum '08 and publisher of 1916 "Lake Forest Art and History.") There are authorship and printing contracts, press clippings following publication, and letters from readers of the published history.