Phyllis Kelley

Phyllis Kelley, official DeKalb County historian since 1989, directs a dedicated volunteer staff at the Joiner History Room, a county archives and historical-genealogical research center now located at Sycamore Public Library. In 2006, Kelley's work in historical preservation and education was recognized with the Illinois Humanities Council's Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award.

Phyllis Kelley, official DeKalb County historian since 1989, directs a dedicated volunteer staff at the Joiner History Room, a county archives and historical-genealogical research center now located at Sycamore Public Library. In 2006, Kelley's work in historical preservation and education was recognized with the Illinois Humanities Council's Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award. See less