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Richard J. Daley collection

The Richard J. Daley Collection documents the public offices, political career, and personal life of Daley and contains documents, publications, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and photographs dating from 1870-2010. The bulk of the collection dates from Richard J. Daley’s six terms as mayor of the city of Chicago, and as Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee.

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Adlai Stevenson II standing at a podium

Adlai Stevenson II stands at a podium at a Palmer House event. Political commentator Len O'Connor stands to his right.

1960

Adlai Stevenson and Richard J. Daley at a luncheon

Richard J. Daley speaking at a businessmen's luncheon at the Bismarck Hotel with Governor Adlai Stevenson II (at right) and another unidentified man listening.

1950

Adlai Stevenson and Richard J. Daley at a luncheon

An unidentified speaker stands at a businessmen's luncheon at the Bismarck Hotel. At the right: Richard J. Daley and Governor Adlai Stevenson II. At the left: an unidentified man.

1950

Adlai Stevenson delivering a speech

Adlai Stevenson II speaking into a microphone at the Sherman House Hotel.

1950

Adlai Stevenson speaking at a businessmen's luncheon

Governor Adlai Stevenson II stands at a banquet table to speak during a businessmen's luncheon the Bismarck Hotel. Richard J. Daley is seated at left and George Schaller is at the right.

1950

Apollo 13 astronaut John Swigert Jr. speaking to students at Youth event

Astronaut John Swigert Jr. addresses a crowd of students from behind a podium at Orchestra Hall. Other members of the Apollo 13 team are seated nearby on the stage.

1970

Astronaut Grissom addressing Chicago City Council

Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom addressing attendees in the Chicago City Council chambers after receiving an award from Mayor Richard J. Daley.

1965

Astronaut Young addressing Chicago City Council

Astronaut John Young addressing attendees in the Chicago City Council chambers after receiving an award from Mayor Richard J. Daley.

1965

Astronaut Young addressing Chicago City Council

Close up of astronaut John Young speaking in Chicago City Council chambers. An unidentified woman is at the left.

1965

Astronauts Young and Grissom outside the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel

Astronauts John Young and Virgil "Gus" Grissom exiting the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel, where a luncheon was held in their honor.

1965

Banquet for German President Walter Scheel

President of the Federal Republic of Germany Walter Scheel speaking at a podium in the Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hilton Hotel during a banquet in his honor. Mayor Richard J. Daley sits at left; Eleanor "Sis" Daley sits at right.

1975

Banquet for German President Walter Scheel

Mayor Richard J. Daley giving a speech during a banquet in the Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hilton Hotel. West German President Walter Scheel and Eleanor "Sis" Daley are seated on the dais at right.

1975

Banquet for German President Walter Scheel

Mayor Richard J. Daley and an unidentified woman (at left) and Eleanor "Sis" Daley (at right) listen to a speech by West German President Walter Scheel during a banquet held in the Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hilton Hotel.

1975

Banquet to honor Emperor Hirohito

Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, giving a speech from a podium at the head banquet table. Mayor Richard J. Daley sits next to him, listening intently.

1975

Banquet welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato

Mayor Richard J. Daley addressing guests during a banquet for Prime Minister Eisaku Sato of Japan, held at the Bismarck Hotel.

1967

Banquet welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato

Prime Minister Eisaku Sato of Japan addressing guests at a banquet held in his honor at the Bismarck Hotel.

1967

Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry banquet

Mayor Richard J. Daley (seated next to the podium) and others listen to a speaker at a Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry banquet, held at the Palmer House Hotel.

1960

Chicago City Council memorial service for John F. Kennedy

Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking at a podium beneath a large photo of John F. Kennedy at the Chicago City Council memorial service for President John F. Kennedy.

1963

Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 13 of 97

Richard J. Daley (second from left), seated at the head table at a banquet at the Palmer House Hotel, listens to an unidentified speaker. A model of a Douglas DC 8 airplane sits on the table next to the podium.

1959

Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 86 of 97

Richard J. Daley speaks in front of a nativity scene installed in the Chicago City Hall lobby. William A. Lee and Dan Ryan Jr. are among those standing at the right.

1959

Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 91 of 97

Richard J. Daley (seated third from right) at the head table of a banquet at the Palmer House Hotel, listens to an unidentified speaker. A representative from the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry is seated at Daley's left.

1959

Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Civic Center Plaza

Mayor Richard J. Daley giving a speech at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Civic Center Plaza.

1970

Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Civic Center Plaza

Mayor Richard J. Daley giving a speech at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Civic Center Plaza. Colonel Jack Riley is at the far right.

1970

Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Civic Center Plaza

Unidentified man giving a speech at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Civic Center Plaza. Mayor Richard J. Daley and Colonel Jack Riley are behind him.

1970

Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Civic Center Plaza

Unidentified man giving a speech at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Civic Center Plaza. Mayor Richard J. Daley is behind him.

1970

Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Civic Center Plaza

Unidentified man giving a speech at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Civic Center Plaza. Eleanor "Sis" Daley and Mayor Richard J. Daley are behind him.

1970

Daley family at second mayoral inauguration

Daley family at Richard J. Daley's inauguration for a second term as Mayor of Chicago. Richard J. Daley is at the podium at the right.

1959

Daley family at second mayoral inauguration

Daley family at Richard J. Daley's inauguration for a second term as Mayor of Chicago. An unidentified speaker is at the podium.

1959

Daley's second mayoral inauguration

Richard J. Daley gives a speech at a podium in Council Chambers during his inauguration for a second term as mayor of Chicago.

1959

Daley's second mayoral inauguration

Richard J. Daley at speaks at a podium in Council Chambers during his inauguration for a second term as mayor of Chicago. Eleanor "Sis" Daley and two of his daughters are at the left.

1959

Daley's second mayoral inauguration

Richard J. Daley gives a speech at a podium in Council Chambers during his inauguration for a second term as Mayor of Chicago. His father Michael J. Daley and his wife Eleanor "Sis" Daley are at the left.

1959

Daley's second mayoral inauguration

Richard J. Daley speaks at a podium in Council Chambers during his inauguration for a second term as mayor of Chicago. Those present include Mary Carol Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Michael Daley, John McGuane, Joseph L. "Joe" Gill, Sidney Deutsch, Henry C (?), Pat Cunningham (?), and Matthew Marciniak.

1959

Daley's second mayoral inauguration

Richard J. Daley speaks at a podium in Council Chambers during his inauguration for a second term as mayor of Chicago. His father Michael J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley and Mary Carol Daley are seated at the left.

1959

Dan Rostenkowski speaking at the Sherman House Hotel

Dan Rostenkowski speaking from a podium at the Sherman House Hotel during a political event. Mayor Richard J. Daley is seated at left.

1964

De La Salle Institute alumni banquet, Richard J. Daley applauding

Mayor Richard J. Daley (left) applauds a speaker at a De La Salle Institute alumni banquet, held at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.

1956

Dr. Hugh Dryden addresses the Chicago City Council

Dr. Hugh Dryden, NASA Deputy Administrator, addressing the Chicago City Council during the visit of astronauts Young and Grissom.

1965

Election night press conference

Richard J. Daley speaks to a crowd of reporters at Democratic headquarters at Sherman House Hotel on the night of his election as Mayor of Chicago.

1955

Fifth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, John Marcin speaking

John Marcin speaking in City Council Chambers during Richard J. Daley's fifth mayoral inauguration, flanked by Eleanor "Sis" Daley and Mayor Richard J. Daley (both seated). Father Alex Kasper (Pastor of St. Pius V church) is at the far right behind the mayor.

1971

Fifth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Judge Marovitz speaking

Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz speaking from the podium during the fifth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley. Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Mayor Richard J. Daley and Michael Howlett are seated at the left. Eleanor R. Daley is at the right.

1971

Fifth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Judge Marovitz speaking

Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz speaking at Richard J. Daley's fifth mayoral inauguration. Mayor Daley is seated at the far left.

1971