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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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Bess Truman shaking hands with Stephen A. Mitchell
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Bess Truman shaking hands with Stephen A. Mitchell at Chicago's Grand Central train station. Onlookers include Jacob Arvey, Richard J. Daley, President Harry S. Truman, and Margaret Truman.
Date:
September 12, 1953
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Harry S. Truman and family greeted by prominent Chicago Democrats
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President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Margaret Truman being greeted by Jacob Arvey (Illinois national committeeman), Richard J. Daley (Cook County Democratic Chairman) , Stephen A. Mitchell (Democratic national chairman), and James Ronan at Chicago's Grand Central train station.
Date:
September 12, 1953
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Harry S. Truman shaking hands with Richard J. Daley
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Richard J. Daley shaking hands with President Harry S. Truman at Chicago's Grand Central train station. Onlookers include Jacob Arvey, Stephen A. Mitchell, and an unidentified man.
Date:
September 12, 1953
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access