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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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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
Access:
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
Access:
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 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 NASA team visits Chicago
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Five Apollo 13 team members, including astronauts John Swigert, Jr. and James Lovell, Jr., and flight operations specialists stand on a stage behind a microphone during a dining event in their honor.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Apollo 13 NASA team visits Chicago
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Four members of the Apollo 13 mission team standing on a stage during a dining event in their honor. Director of Flight Operations Sigurd A. Sjoberg, is behind a microphone preparing to speak. Astronauts John Swigert, Jr. and James Lovell, Jr. stand on either side of Sjoberg.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Apollo 13 NASA team visits Chicago
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Mayor Richard J. Daley accepts a gift from members of the Apollo 13 team during a dining event in their honor.
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


Apollo 8 Earth View
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View of Planet Earth taken from Apollo 8 and autographed by the mission's astronauts, Jim Lovell, Frank Borman, and William Anders.
Date:
1968
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


Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and Richard J. Daley at a banquet
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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen seated with Mayor Richard J. Daley at a banquet.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Archer-Ashland Overpass sign
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View of a large sign on wheels at the opening ceremonies for the Archer-Ashland overpass. The text on the sign reads "Archer-Ashland Overpass - Another 'First' for Chicago - Richard J. Daley Mayor".
Date:
1958
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Army chaplain and soldiers in Vietnam
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An army chaplain prays with two soldiers serving in Vietnam. The back of the vest of the soldier at the right says "CHICAGO ILL. The best place is HOME."
Date:
circa 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Arrival of Queen Elizabeth II in Chicago
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The arrival of Queen Elizabeth II in Chicago in July, 1959.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Arthur L. Berman (11th District) in front of his legislative service office
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Arthur L. Berman (11th District) standing in front of his legislative service office.
Date:
1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronaut Edward H. White II
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Portrait of astronaut Edward H. White II.
Date:
June 14, 1965
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
Access:
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
Access:
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 James A. McDivitt
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Portrait of astronaut James A. McDivitt.
Date:
June 14, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronaut John Swigert Jr. giving a speech
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Astronaut John Swigert Jr. giving a speech at a dining event honoring the Apollo 13 crew members. Astronaut Lowell stands behind him.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronaut John Swigert Jr. giving a speech
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Astronaut John Swigert Jr. standing behind a microphone addressing the attendees at dining event given in honor of the Apollo 13 team. A large banner behind him reads "Chicago Welcomes Apollo XIII Crew & Mission Control".
Date:
May 1, 1970
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 Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford welcomed to Bellwood
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Mayor Richard J. Daley and others welcome astronauts Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford to the Village of Bellwood.
Date:
1966
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


Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom in parade with Otto Kerner and Richard J. Daley
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Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd outside the Chicago Theater during a downtown parade in their honor. They are accompanied by Governor Otto Kerner and Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom in parade with Otto Kerner and Richard J. Daley
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Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd outside the Chicago Theater during a downtown parade in their honor. They are accompanied by Governor Otto Kerner and Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd during a parade in their honor
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Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd during a Loop parade honoring their recent space flight.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd during a parade in their honor
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Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd in from an open car during a downtown parade in their honor.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd during a parade in their honor
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Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd in from an open car during a downtown parade in their honor.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd during a parade in their honor
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Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom wave to the crowd along State Street during a downtown parade in their honor.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronauts Young and Grissom outside the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel
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Astronauts John Young and Virgil "Gus" Grissom exiting the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel, where a luncheon was held in their honor.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Astronauts Young and Grissom waving to the crowd during a parade
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NASA Gemini astronauts Young and Grissom waving from an open top limousine in a parade honoring their achievements.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access