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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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Daley family outside a church
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Richard J. Daley shakes hands with a priest outside a church after Mass. Eleanor "Sis" Daley and four Daley children stand on the church steps.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Eleanor Daley straightens Richard M. Daley's tie
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Eleanor Daley straightens the tie of a young Richard M. Daley.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Michael, John, and William Daley showing sweaters to their mother
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Left to right: Michael Daley, John Daley, and William Daley showing sweaters to their mother Eleanor "Sis" Daley.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. and Eleanor Daley conversing with priest
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Richard J. and Eleanor Daley conversing with a priest outside a church. Four of their children are also present.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. and Eleanor Daley walking with two of their sons
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Left to right: Richard J. Daley, William Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, and John Daley
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access