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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
Four adults and a boy holding balloons at a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Mayor Richard J. Daley.
1971

"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
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.
1971

"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
Audience and television cameramen at a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Mayor Richard J. Daley.
1971

"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking at a microphone at a "We Care" Daley re-election campaign event.
1971

"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
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.
1971

"We Care" campaign bags
Scene at a "We Care" Daley campaign event, with "We Care" campaign bags in the foreground and a group of people in the background.
1970

11th Ward Christmas party at Trianon Ballroom
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.
1941

11th Ward Christmas party at Trianon Ballroom
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.
1941

11th Ward Democrats
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.
1936

11th Ward Dinner, Richard J. Daley and others
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.
1938

11th Ward Picnic, Dan Ryan Jr. and Richard J. Daley
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.
1952

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly
Richard J. Daley (left) shakes hands with an unidentified man, with Martin Kennelly (center) looking on, at an 11th Ward Picnic at Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly on a carousel
Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly on a carousel with a group of children and women, at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly on a carousel
Richard J. Daley and Martin Kennelly standing on a carousel in the midst of a crowd at an 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and William A. Lee
Richard J. Daley shakes hands with William A. Lee, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, at an 11th Ward Picnic.
1952

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley and a man
Richard J. Daley poses with an unidentified man at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley at prize table
Richard J. Daley poses with three unidentified men in front of the prize display at an 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
1953

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley shaking hands
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.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with a group
Richard J. Daley shakes hands with an unidentified man surrounded by a group of men, at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
Richard J. Daley (center) poses with two women and two men at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
Group of five men (including Richard J. Daley top row, center) and five boys at the 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
Richard J. Daley stands at the center of a group of unidentified individuals at an 11th Ward Picnic at Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
Richard J. Daley (standing, center) poses with a group of people at an 11th Ward Picnic at Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
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.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
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.
1949

11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley with group
Richard J. Daley (standing back row, center) among a group of people at an 11th Ward Picnic in Pilsen Park.
1949

11th Ward dinner at Trianon Ballroom
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.
1938

11th Ward picnic circus, Richard J. and Eleanor Daley
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.
1960

11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley and a man
Richard J. Daley with an unidentified man at the 11th Ward picnic.
1952

11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley and a man
Richard J. Daley stands next to an unidentified man at the 11th Ward picnic.
1952

11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley with Democratic candidates
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).
1948

11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley with Democratic candidates
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).
1948

11th Ward picnic, Richard J. Daley with a group of people
Richard J. Daley (center, in white shirt and tie) with a large group of people at an 11th Ward picnic.
1947

1968 Democratic National Convention
View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
1968

1968 Democratic National Convention
View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
1968

1968 Democratic National Convention
View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
1968

1968 Democratic National Convention
View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
1968

1968 Democratic National Convention
View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
1968

1968 Democratic National Convention
View inside the International Amphitheatre during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
1968

20th Ward residents welcome Daleys home
Residents of the 20th Ward welcome home Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley. Alderman K.E. Campbell is on the far right.
1955

33rd Ward Democratic Party campaign office
Campaign signs displayed outside the 33rd Ward Democratic Party campaign office.
1976

36th Ward Regular Democratic Organization float in parade
The 36th Ward Regular Democratic Organization float passing in front of the Morrison Hotel in a 1956 parade supporting Democratic party candidates.
1956

40th Ward Democratic Organization headquarters
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.
1964

40th Ward Democratic Organization headquarters
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.
1964

40th Ward Democratic Party campaign office
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.
1976

40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization Headquarters
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."
1964

40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization Headquarters
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".
1963

40th Ward Regular Democratic Organization Headquarters
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".
1963

47th Ward Democratic Organization float in parade
The 47th Ward Democratic Organization float in a 1956 parade supporting Democratic party candidates.
1956

47th Ward parade in Andersonville, Richard J. Daley and others
Michael Danaher, Sid Olsen, Mayor Richard J. Daley, and Edward Hanrahan ride in an open car during the 47th Ward parade in Andersonville.
1960