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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
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"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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"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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11th Ward Christmas party at Trianon Ballroom
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11th Ward Christmas party at the Trianon Ballroom, with William McFetridge, Richard J. Daley, Bill Lee, labor union officials' wives, Michael J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Lillian Daley, Josephine (Jo) and Russell O'Brien.
Date:
December 3, 1941
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Christmas party at Trianon Ballroom
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11th Ward Christmas party at the Trianon Ballroom including (l-r, front): Michael J. Daley, Joseph O'Connor, Richard J. Daley, Hugh "Babe" Connelly, and (l-r, back): Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Lillian Daley, Josephine O'Brien, and Russell O'Brien.
Date:
December 3, 1941
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Cleanup parade float
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A group of smiling children and adults representing the 11th Ward Regular Democratic Organization riding on a parade float. The theme of the float is "11th Ward Cleanup", with everyone holding brooms.
Date:
circa 1955-1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Democrats
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Group of 11th Ward Democrats, including Richard J. Daley (far left). A poster pinned to the front of the desk promotes the 1936 Annual Christmas Charity Ball at the Trianon Ballroom.
Date:
1936
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Dinner, Richard J. Daley and others
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Richard J. Daley (foreground) with others at an 11th Ward Dinner at the Trianon Ballroom, including: James Mitchell, Alderman Hugh B. Connelly, Maurice McDonough, Mary McDonough, Elizabeth Kilroy, Mrs. Joseph McDonough, Genevieve Lynn, and Ellen McDonough.
Date:
December 6, 1938
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Dan Ryan Jr. and Richard J. Daley
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Dan Ryan Jr. shakes the hands of two of Richard J. Daley's sons at an 11th Ward Picnic. Pictured left to right: Michael Daley, Richard J. Daley, Dan Ryan Jr., and Richard M. Daley.
Date:
1952
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Door prizes
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Picnic attendees view the display of door prizes to be awarded at an 11th Ward Democratic family picnic.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Door prizes
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Richard J. Daley and others pose behind a long table displaying door prizes to be awarded at an 11th Ward Democratic family picnic. A large sign behind the prize table gives the drawing time, and notification that the door prizes are compliments of County Clerk Richard J. Daley.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly
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Richard J. Daley (left) shakes hands with an unidentified man, with Martin Kennelly (center) looking on, at an 11th Ward Picnic at Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly on a carousel
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Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly on a carousel with a group of children and women, at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly on a carousel
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Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly standing on a carousel in the midst of a crowd at an 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and William A. Lee
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Richard J. Daley shakes hands with William A. Lee, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, at an 11th Ward Picnic.
Date:
1952
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and a man
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Richard J. Daley poses with an unidentified man at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley at prize table
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Richard J. Daley poses with three unidentified men in front of the prize display at an 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 16, 1953
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley shaking hands
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Richard J. Daley (right) extends his hand across the top of a television to shake hands with an unidentified man at an 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access


11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley speaking
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Richard J. Daley speaks from a raised stage at an 11th Ward Picnic.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley speaking
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Richard J. Daley speaks to a crowd from a raised stage at an 11th Ward Picnic.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley speaking
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Richard J. Daley speaks from a raised stage at the 11th Ward Picnic. Also present are Matthew Danaher, Ed Nihill, Michael Daley, Mary Carol Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, and Bud Finley.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with a group
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Richard J. Daley shakes hands with an unidentified man surrounded by a group of men, at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
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Richard J. Daley (center) poses with two women and two men at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
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Group of five men (including Richard J. Daley top row, center) and five boys at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
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Richard J. Daley stands at the center of a group of unidentified individuals at an 11th Ward Picnic at Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
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Richard J. Daley (standing, center) poses with a group of people at an 11th Ward Picnic at Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
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Richard J. Daley stands next to an unidentified man who is shaking hands with an unidentified woman, at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
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Richard J. Daley (third from left) shakes hands with William A. Lee (Chicago Federation of Labor) at an 11th Ward picnic. Bill Burns and other friends are also pictured.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
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Richard J. Daley (standing back row, center) among a group of people at an 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
Date:
August 21, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward dinner at Trianon Ballroom
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Pictured at an 11th Ward dinner at Trianon Ballroom are: Anne Novak, LaVerne Blaeser, Josephine O'Brien, Lillian Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Margaret Connelly, Tess Gorman, Michael J. Daley, Sr., Lorraine Doucet (?), and Richard J. Daley.
Date:
December 6, 1938
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic circus, Richard J. and Eleanor Daley
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Eleanor "Sis" Daley and Mayor Richard J. Daley seated in the front row of a crowd watching a performance at an 11th Ward picnic circus. An unidentified man is seated between them.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic, Morgan Finley, Richard M. Daley and others
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Richard M. Daley (right foreground) with Morgan Finley and others at an 11th Ward picnic.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic, P.J. Cullerton speaks
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P.J. Cullerton speaks at an 11th Ward Picnic. Richard J. Daley stands at the left.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley and a man
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Richard J. Daley with an unidentified man at the 11th Ward picnic.
Date:
1952
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley and a man
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Richard J. Daley stands next to an unidentified man at the 11th Ward picnic.
Date:
1952
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley at raffle drawing
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Richard J. Daley holds a raffle ticket he has pulled from the drum at the 11th Ward picnic, as others look on.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley with Democratic candidates
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Richard J. Daley with a group of Illinois Democratic candidates at an 11th Ward picnic. Candidates include Scott Lucas and Judge John Gutknecht (seated at right).
Date:
circa 1948
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley with Democratic candidates
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Richard J. Daley with a group of Illinois State Democratic candidates at an 11th Ward picnic. Candidates include Scott Lucas, and Judge John Gutknecht (seated in front row, right).
Date:
circa 1948
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley with a group of people
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Richard J. Daley (center, in white shirt and tie) with a large group of people at an 11th Ward picnic.
Date:
1947
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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1968 Democratic National Convention
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View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Date:
1968
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access


1968 Democratic National Convention
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View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Date:
1968
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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1968 Democratic National Convention
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View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Date:
1968
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


1968 Democratic National Convention
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View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Date:
1968
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


1968 Democratic National Convention
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View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Date:
1968
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


1968 Democratic National Convention
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View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Date:
1968
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
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20th Ward residents welcome Daleys home
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Residents of the 20th Ward welcome home Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley. Alderman K.E. Campbell is on the far right.
Date:
circa 1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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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