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ANNOUNCEMENT
Lavina Walton Is Studs Terkel Humanities Hero!
 Rushville Times, Wednesday, September 15, 1999
Lavina Walton Is Studs Terkel Humanities Hero!
The Illinois Humanities Council along with Rushville Mayor Lynn D. Smith are pleased to announce that Lavina
Walton is the recipient of the first Stud Terkel Humanities Service Award. This local humanities hero has
been recognized by the mayor and the City of Rushville for her outstanding efforts on behalf of the humanities
in the community.
Lavina Walton is honored for her efforts in raising awareness of local history. She was one of three
volunteers who saved the historic 1856 county jail; and she has continued to dedicate her efforts to fulfilling
her dream of creating the Schuyler County Jail Museum and Genealogical Center as one of the largest and best of
its kind in the state. Through her efforts and those of volunteers she recruited, two heritage rooms were
added to the original building and providing full genealogical services to any who want to research the people
who made Schuyler County.
At the age of 86, Mrs. Walton continues to research and record Schuyler County history so that others may
learn of the very rich and interesting past that is so special to our county.
This award will be presented to Mrs. Walton on Sept. 24 at 2 p. m. Central Park Gazebo during the Smiles
Day activities.
The Illinois Humanities Council is an educational organization dedicated to fostering a culture in which
humanities are a vital part of the lives of individuals and communities. Through its programs and services,
the IHC promotes greater understanding of, appreciation for, and involvement in the humanities by the citizens
of Illinois, regardless of their economic resources, cultural background, or geographic location.
Organized as a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in 1974, the IHC is now a private
nonprofit organization that is funded by contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations; by the
Illinois General Assembly and by the NEH.
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