2024
Bishop McNamara Catholic School: A One Hundred Year History
A two-volume history of faith, learning and community in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.
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Bishop McNamara Catholic School A One Hundred Year History
The story of Catholic education in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, researched across interviews, yearbooks and archival records.
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“A significant contribution to the history of the county,”Phil Angelo, retired Managing Editor of the Kankakee Daily Journal.
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Bishop McNamara Catholic School
1,095Pages
2,000+Photographs
A Two-volume, hardcover book
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KMC publishes local and institutional histories, including books for schools, churches, organizations and communities.
Yes. KMC’s institutional histories draw on interviews, archival records, photographs, yearbooks and other materials that help tell a complete story.
KMC publishes other independent authors at very little cost. Send us a proposal and we will help you publish your book. To be eligible, your book must be at least 75 pages. We also do image enhancement to make your old photos appear with better quality.