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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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"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
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Four adults and a boy holding balloons at a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
circa 1971
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
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Eleanor R. Daley (left) and Richard M. Daley (second from left) and with Neil Hartigan and Tom Hynes at a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Richard J. Daley.
Date:
circa 1971
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
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Audience and television cameramen at a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
circa 1971
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
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Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking at a microphone at a "We Care" Daley re-election campaign event.
Date:
circa 1971
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
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Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking with a young girl in a crowd outside a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Richard J. Daley. John Daley is behind his father.
Date:
circa 1971
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
"We Care" campaign bags
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Scene at a "We Care" Daley campaign event, with "We Care" campaign bags in the foreground and a group of people in the background.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
33rd Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Campaign signs displayed outside the 33rd Ward Democratic Party campaign office.
Date:
1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
36th Ward Regular Democratic Organization float in parade
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The 36th Ward Regular Democratic Organization float passing in front of the Morrison Hotel in a 1956 parade supporting Democratic party candidates.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
40th Ward Democratic Organization headquarters
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The exterior of the 40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization headquarters with "L.B.J. and O.K." campaign signage displayed. Posters with pictures of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Governor Otto Kerner, and an unidentified politician are prominently displayed on the storefront office.
Date:
1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
40th Ward Democratic Organization headquarters
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The exterior of the 40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization headquarters with "L.B.J. and O.K." campaign signage displayed. Posters with pictures of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Governor Otto Kerner, and an unidentified politician are prominently displayed on the storefront office.
Date:
1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
40th Ward Democratic Organization office with campaign sign
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View of the storefront office of the 40th Ward Democratic Organization. A campaign re-election sign installed on the upper part of the building's exterior reads, in part "Re-Elect Richard J, Daley Mayor".
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
40th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Exterior view of the 40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization campaign office at 2533 W. Peterson Avenue, with large signs endorsing Michael J. Howlett for Governor.
Date:
1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization Headquarters
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View of the exterior of the 40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization Headquarters. The sign above the window reads "Help the 40th Ward Score 26,000 Votes Or More for L.B.J. and O.K."
Date:
1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization Headquarters
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View of the exterior of the 40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization Headquarters, with signs reading "Retain Richard J. Daley Mayor of Chicago" and "Elect Nathan J. Kaplan Alderman 40th Ward".
Date:
1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization Headquarters
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View of the exterior of the 40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization Headquarters. The sign at top reads "Seasons Greetings To All Our Friends". The large sign in the storefront window reads "Retain Richard J. Daley Mayor of Chicago".
Date:
1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
47th Ward Democratic Organization float in parade
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The 47th Ward Democratic Organization float in a 1956 parade supporting Democratic party candidates.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Robert S. Wilinski (right) and an unidentified man sitting inside the 7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office next to a sign endorsing Howlett for governor.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Exterior of the 7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office with campaign signs for Michael J. Howlett, Richard J. Daley and Robert S. Wilinski displayed.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Robert S. Wilinski sitting at a desk talking on the phone inside the 7th Ward Democratic campaign office.
Date:
1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Robert S. Wilinski (sitting) with a group of unidentified men outside the 7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office, under a sign endorsing Howlett for governor.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Robert S. Wilinski (second from left) and three unidentified men sitting inside the 7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office. A sign endorsing Howlett for governor is visible.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Exterior of the 7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office with campaign signs displayed.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Robert S. Wilinski leaning on a car next to campaign signs displayed at the 7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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A group of men standing with Robert S. Wilinski (second from left) under campaign signs displayed outside the 7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Rear of the 7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office with campaign signs for Wilinski and Howlett displayed.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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Exterior of the 7th Ward Democratic Party campaign office with campaign signs displayed.
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II and Richard J. Daley in Democratic party campaign parade
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An open top car with a standing Adlai Stevenson II and Richard J. Daley moves along the route of a parade held in support of Democratic candidates. Neon signs for Wimpy's restaurant and Borden's milk can be seen behind the car.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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A view of the crowd at the Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium. Stevenson is standing at the podium on stage.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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A view of the crowd at the Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium. Stevenson is standing at the podium on stage.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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Adlai Stevenson standing at a podium at a Democratic campaign rally for Stevenson.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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A smiling Adlai Stevenson standing at a podium at a Democratic campaign rally for Stevenson.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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A smiling Adlai Stevenson standing at a podium at a Democratic campaign rally for Stevenson.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II in Democratic party campaign parade
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Adlai Stevenson II smiles from an open top car moving along the parade route, in a parade held in support of Democratic candidates.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II in Democratic party campaign parade
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Adlai Stevenson reaches out of an open top car to shake hands with an African American man, at a parade held in support of Democratic candidates.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson II in Democratic party campaign parade
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Adlai Stevenson shakes hands from an open top car moving along the parade route, in a parade held in support of Democratic candidates. Richard J. Daley and others are perched along the back seat of the car.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
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
Access:
Public access
Adlai Stevenson and others standing at a podium
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Adlai Stevenson and two young men standing at the podium at a Democratic campaign rally for Stevenson.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Audience members at rally for Adlai Stevenson
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Audience members at a Democratic campaign rally for Adlai Stevenson.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Award presented to Mattie Smith Colin at a "We Care" campaign event
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William (Bill) Daley presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Mattie Smith Colin for her dedication to the "We Care" campaign, as a group standing behind them look on.
Date:
1971
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Bagpipe band and students parading in support of Lyndon Johnson
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Night time parade with a bagpipe band marching ahead of a group carrying signs reading "Students For Johnson" and "University of Illinois".
Date:
1964-1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Band performing at a "We Care" campaign event
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Three members of a band perform on stage at a "We Care" campaign event; a wall of "We Care" posters is behind them.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Bank officer donating to the Democratic Party at bank display
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Bank officer Pat LeNoble makes a donation to the Democratic Party at a "Contribute To Your Party" display at the Chicago City Bank and Trust.
Date:
1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Bill Lee shaking hands with Richard J. Daley
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William "Bill" A. Lee (left) shakes hands with Richard J. Daley during election for State Representative.
Date:
circa 1938
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Billboard sign sample
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Billboard sign sample. The billboard, advertising Holleb's canned corn, is painted directly on a brick wall.
Date:
circa 1946
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Billboard sign sample, two billboards
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Billboard sign sample, view of two billboards on a wall.
Date:
circa 1946
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Cameramen and audience at a City of Chicago "We Care" announcement
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Back view of cameramen and the audience attending a City of Chicago announcement given by a man at a podium at a "We Care" campaign event.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Campaign billboard for Richard J. Daley
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Campaign billboard for Mayor Richard J. Daley reading "Good For Chicago - Daley - Vote Democratic - Mayor ".
Date:
1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Campaign rally for Richard J. Daley in Pilsen
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Mayor Richard J. Daley with two young girls and Father Korper at a Daley campaign rally in Pilsen.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Campaign rally for Richard J. Daley in Pilsen
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, at a microphone, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in Pilsen.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Campaign rally for Richard J. Daley in Pilsen
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Richard M. Daley, Father Koper, and Mayor Richard J. Daley seated in chairs during a campaign rally for the elder Daley in Pilsen.
Date:
circa 1960s
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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