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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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9 Miles - Courtesy of City of Chicago banner at City Hall
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A banner with an image of the moon and the text "9 Miles - Courtesy of City of Chicago", is displayed in the lobby of City Hall, flanked by Chicago Police and military officers during an event.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II standing at a podium
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Adlai Stevenson II stands at a podium at a Palmer House event. Political commentator Len O'Connor stands to his right.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson III, Jimmy Carter, and Richard J. Daley in a torchlight parade
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Adlai Stevenson III, Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter, and Mayor Richard J. Daley ride in an open car during a night time campaign parade.
Date:
September 1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson III, Jimmy Carter, and Richard J. Daley in a torchlight parade
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Adlai Stevenson III, Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter, and Mayor Richard J. Daley ride in an open car during a night time campaign parade.
Date:
September 1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson III, Jimmy Carter, and Richard J. Daley in a torchlight parade
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Adlai Stevenson III, Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter, and Mayor Richard J. Daley ride in an open car during a night time campaign parade.
Date:
September 1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson III, Jimmy Carter, and Richard J. Daley in a torchlight parade
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Adlai Stevenson III, Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter, and Mayor Richard J. Daley ride in an open car during a night time campaign parade.
Date:
1976-09-01
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson and Richard J. Daley at a luncheon
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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.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson and Richard J. Daley at a luncheon
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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.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson delivering a speech
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Adlai Stevenson II speaking into a microphone at the Sherman House Hotel.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson speaking at a businessmen's luncheon
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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.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson with Richard J. Daley
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Adlai Stevenson II and Mayor Richard J. Daley at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.
Date:
November 15, 1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Adlai Stevenson with Richard J. Daley and George Schaller
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Governor Adlai Stevenson II stands at a banquet table with Richard J. Daley seated on the left and George Schaller at the right. The businessmen's luncheon was held at the Bismarck Hotel.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Admiral Albert M. Sackett (Great Lakes) shaking hands with Richard J. Daley
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Admiral Albert M. Sackett (Great Lakes) shaking hands with Mayor Richard J. Daley in Daley's City Hall office.
Date:
1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Alfred Rattray (Ambassador to Jamaica) and Richard J. Daley
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Alfred Rattray (Ambassador to Jamaica) and Mayor Richard J. Daley in the Mayor's City Hall office. Daley is holding a book about Jamaican politics.
Date:
1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Ambassador Takeshi Yasukawa shaking hands with Richard J. Daley
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Japanese Ambassador Takeshi Yasukawa shaking hands with Mayor Richard J. Daley in his City Hall office.
Date:
1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Aon Center Plaza
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Architectural rendering of the Aon Center Plaza showing a square pool with fountains and flags of the fifty states.
Date:
circa 1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Aon Center Plaza with Harry Bertoia sculpture
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Architectural rendering of the Aon Center Plaza on Randolph Street, showing the work "Sounding Sculpture" by Harry Bertoia with cascades of water around the ventilating elements.
Date:
circa 1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at Chicago City Hall
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Mayor Richard J. Daley standing in a crowd with Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford inside City Hall. Eleanor "Sis" Daley (second from right) is also in attendance.
Date:
June 30, 1969
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at Chicago City Hall
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Astronaut Eugene Cernan with his wife and daughter entering Chicago City Hall. Astronaut Stafford and family follow behind. Signs welcoming them are posted on the wall and a crowd has gathered in the halls to greet the astronauts.
Date:
June 30, 1969
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at Chicago City Hall
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Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan (left) and Thomas Stafford (right), along with their families, are greeted by a crowd gathered inside Chicago City Hall.
Date:
June 30, 1969
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at Chicago City Hall
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Apollo 10 astronaut Eugene Cernan (right) presents Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley with a framed montage. The gift contains an American flag, an Illinois flag, and an Apollo 10 patch.
Date:
June 30, 1969
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at Chicago City Hall
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Mayor Richard J. Daley presents silver bowls to the Apollo 10 astronauts Thomas Stafford (left) and Eugene Cernan (right). The astronauts' wives are sitting on the podium next to their husbands. Eleanor "Sis" Daley is also on the podium, standing and applauding with members of the audience.
Date:
June 30, 1969
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at Chicago City Hall
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Mayor Richard J. Daley accepts a framed montage from Apollo 10 astronauts Thomas Stafford (left) and Eugene Cernan (right) during a special city council meeting held in the astronauts' honor.
Date:
June 30, 1969
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford visit Chicago
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Apollo 10 astronauts Thomas Stafford (left) and Eugene Cernan (right) talking to an unidentified boy at a reception. Mayor Richard J. Daley is standing nearby.
Date:
June 30, 1969
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford visit Chicago
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Apollo 10 astronauts Eugene Cernan (left) and Thomas Stafford (right) riding an open car in the rain during a ticker tape parade in their honor.
Date:
June 30, 1969
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Apollo 13 NASA team Youth event
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View of an audience in Orchestra Hall, comprised primarily of students and school children attending an event with representatives from the Apollo 13 mission.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Apollo 13 NASA team Youth event
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View of an audience in Orchestra Hall, comprised primarily of students and school children attending an event with representatives from the Apollo 13 mission.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apollo 13 NASA team at Youth event
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Overhead view of the Apollo 13 team members sitting on stage behind a table at Orchestra Hall during a youth event. Part of the audience is visible at left.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apollo 13 NASA team at Youth event
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NASA personnel Lovell, Swigert, Sjoberg, Kranz, Griffin, Lunney, and Windler seated at a table on stage for an Apollo 13 youth event held in Orchestra Hall.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apollo 13 NASA team at Youth event
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Overhead view of the Apollo 13 team members sitting on stage behind a table at Orchestra Hall during a youth event, with some of the audience visible at right. A banner hangs along the side reading "The Youth of Chicago Welcomes Apollo XIII team".
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apollo 13 astronaut John Swigert Jr. at Youth event
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Astronaut John Swigert Jr. on stage at Orchestra Hall leaning over to accept a gift being presented to him by a student during a Youth event with representatives from the Apollo 13 mission.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apollo 13 astronaut John Swigert Jr. speaking to students at Youth event
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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.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apollo 17 astronauts Cernan, Evans, and Schmitt in Chicago parade
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Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans, and Harrison H. Schmitt ride in an open parade car down State Street, with Mayor Richard J. Daley sitting in the front seat.
Date:
March 17, 1973
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Apple Week in Chicago Proclamation
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Richard J. Daley (second from right) and an unidentified man hold an Apple Week in Chicago Proclamation, with two other men looking on.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut Grissom addressing Chicago City Council
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Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom addressing attendees in the Chicago City Council chambers after receiving an award from Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut Grissom receiving award from Richard J. Daley
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Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom accepting an award from Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley during a visit to the Chicago City Council.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Astronaut Grissom receiving award from Richard J. Daley
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Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom shaking hands and accepting an award from Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley during a visit to the Chicago City Council.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut Grissom receiving award from Richard J. Daley
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Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom accepting an award from Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley during a visit to the Chicago City Council.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut Grissom visiting Chicago City Council
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Close up of astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom in Chicago City Council chambers.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Astronaut Gus Grissom accepts an award from Richard J. Daley
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Astronaut Gus Grissom accepts an award from Mayor Richard J. Daley at a special City Council meeting in the astronauts' honor.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut John Young visiting Chicago City Council
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Close up of astronaut John Young in Chicago City Council chambers.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut Young addressing Chicago City Council
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Astronaut John Young addressing attendees in the Chicago City Council chambers after receiving an award from Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut Young addressing Chicago City Council
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Close up of astronaut John Young speaking in Chicago City Council chambers. An unidentified woman is at the left.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut Young receiving award from Richard J. Daley
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Astronaut John Young accepting an award from Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley during a visit to Chicago City Council.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut Young showing his award at Chicago City Council
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Astronaut John Young displaying his award in Chicago City Council chambers. Mayor Richard J. Daley stands behind the astronaut clapping.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut luncheon at Sherman House
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View of the scene at Sherman House during a luncheon honoring astronauts McDivitt and White.
Date:
June 14, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronaut luncheon, choir performs
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A choir performs at a luncheon held at Sherman House in honor of astronauts McDivitt and White.
Date:
June 14, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronauts James Lovell Jr. and John Swigert Jr. at Youth event
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Astronauts James Lovell Jr. and John Swigert Jr. seated on stage with space officials at an Apollo 13 youth event in Orchestra Hall. A banner hangs along the side reading "The Youth of Chicago Welcomes Apollo XIII team".
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom in a parade in their honor
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Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd outside the Roosevelt Theater during a downtown parade in their honor. They are accompanied by Mayor Richard J. Daley and Governor Otto Kerner.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom in parade in their honor
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Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd along State Street during a parade in their honor. They are accompanied by Mayor Richard J. Daley and Governor Otto Kerner.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access

Collection Details

Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Politics & Civic Life
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978 Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976 206 Daley, Eleanor, 1907-2003 74 Young, John, 1930-2018 72 Grissom, Virgil I. 53 Daley family (Chicago, Ill.) 46 Marovitz, Abraham Lincoln, 1905-2001 45 Kerner, Otto, 1908-1976 30 Stritch, Samuel Alphonsus, 1887-1958 28 Briscoe, Robert, 1894-1969 24 Daley, John P., 1946- 23 Daley, William M., 1948- 22 Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978 21 Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 21 Sheen, Fulton J. (Fulton John), 1895-1979 17 Daley, Richard M. (Richard Michael), 1942- 14 Cody, John Patrick 13 Cernan, Eugene 12 Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 12 Stafford, Thomas P. 12 Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965 11 Aldrin, Buzz 11 Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012 11 Collins, Michael, 1930- 11 Democratic National Convention (1968 : Chicago, Ill.) 10 Marcin, John C. 10 Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998 8 Barrett, Edward J., 1900-1977 7 Carter, Jimmy, 1924- 7 Scheel, Walter 6 Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901-1989 6 Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark, 1940- 5 Hamburg Athletic Association (Chicago, Ill.) 4 Carter, Rosalynn 4 Downey, Morton, 1901-1985 4 Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926- 4 Howlett, Michael J., 1914-1992 4 Stevenson, Adlai E., III (Adlai Ewing), 1930- 4 Swigert, John L. (John Leonard), 1931-1982 4 Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 3 Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016 3 Arvey, Jacob M. (Jacob Meyer), 1895-1977 3 Hussein, King of Jordan, 1935-1999 3 Irwin, James B. (James Benson) 3 Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968 3 Worden, Al, 1932- 2 Hartigan, Neil F., 1938- 2 Hope, Bob, 1903-2003 2 Kennelly, Martin H., 1887-1961 2 Lovell, Jim 2 Rabin, Yitzhak, 1922-1995 2 Sadat, Anwar, 1918-1981 2 Simon, Paul, 1928-2003 2 Walker, Daniel, 1922-2015 1 Berry, Edwin C., 1910-1987 1 Daley, Richard J., 1902-1977 1 De La Salle Institute (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Democratic Party (Cook County, Ill.) 1 Kennedy, Edward M. (Edward Moore), 1932-2009 1 Kissinger, Henry, 1923- 1 Lopez, Trini 1 McGovern, George S. (George Stanley), 1922-2012 1 Ogilvie, Richard B.  1 Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962 1 Rostenkowski, Dan 1 Stratton, William G 1 Stratton, William G. 1 Wayne, John, 1907-1979 1 Yasukawa, Takeshi, 1914-

296 Oscar and Associates, Inc. 212 Mart Studios 176 Murphy, R. E. 62 Pics Chicago 60 Chicago (Ill.). Fire Department 39 Kondor, László, 1940- 25 Sorich 16 Photo Ideas 13 Color Photo Studio 11 Barrios, Adalberto; Estudio Azteca 11 Moy Got Studios 10 Murphy, R. E.; Mart Studios 9 Chicago Tribune (Firm) 6 Weber, Allan 5 A-Accurate Photo 5 Schreiner, L. J. 4 Bonner and Bonner 4 Casimer Studio 4 Folak, Chester 4 Rhoden's Photo and Press Service 3 Brandt and Associates 3 Capa, Cornell 3 Copelin Commercial Photographers 3 Metro News Photos 3 Romano, Tony 3 United States. Army 2 Adams and Frank Company 2 Alcock's 2 Alter, Irving 2 Associated Press 2 Bob Murphy Photography 2 Howard, Al 2 Howard, Bailey K. 2 Illinois Bell Telephone Company 2 Quinn, George; Chicago Tribune (Firm) 2 Stevens Portrait Studio 2 United States. White House Photographic Office 1 Allan Weber; Photography Unlimited 1 Associated Press/ Wide World Photos 1 Bertoia, Harry 1 Boots Photographer 1 Bostick, George 1 Chicago (Ill.). Police Department 1 Chicago Daily News 1 Chicago's American 1 Estudio Azteca; Barrios, Adalberto 1 Hedrich-Blessing (Firm) 1 Hillstrom, Raymond J. 1 Joe Casey Photography 1 Kelley, Robert; Life Magazine 1 Koehne Studio 1 Lou Bryk and Associates 1 Mart Studios; Murphy, R. E. 1 Martin, Joe; Vets Press 1 Miller, Ben 1 Norwood Park Photo 1 Norwood Park Photo; Day, J. E. 1 Rhoden, Herman S. 1 Rialto Service Company 1 Roosevelt University 1 Stewart, Jr., Charles; A.N.P. Photography 1 Terry's Photography 1 United Press Associations 1 United Press International