Ronald Bluemer Mailing Address: 134 Cleveland Granville, IL 61326 County:Cook Phone: 815-339-6947 e-mail: rbluemer@hotmail.com Genre: Non-fiction history

 

Periodical Publications:

Book Publications:

• Fate of the Phoenix 1999 - History of USS Phoenix in WWII and Falklands War
• Black Diamond Mines 2001 - History coal mining in Illinois River Valley
  Rails Across the Heartland 2002- History of railroads in the Illinois River Valley 1850's to 2003
• Speakeasy 2003 - History of breweries and legal and illegal alcohol manufacturing and sales in LaSalle, Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam counties. 1919-2003
• Casino 2004- History of illegal gambling and entertainment in Bureau and laSalle counties 1940's-1953.
  (All books self-Published Grand village Press, 134 Cleveland Granville, IL 61326)

Recent Readings, Performances and Productions:

• Peru Library
  Oglesby Library
  Starved Rock Visitors Center

Recent Workshops:

• Creative Writing

Present Employment:

• History instructor Illinois Valley Community College

Preferred Audience:

• Adult

Willing to travel:

• Yes, Within 60 miles radius of LaSalle, IL