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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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President Kennedy rides in a motorcade during 1961 Chicago visit
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Aerial view of the motorcade escorting President Kennedy during his visit to Chicago in 1961. The streets are lined with people and banners greeting the President; shredded paper flies through the air.
Date:
April 28, 1961
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley with his family at his installation as Director of Revenue
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Richard J. Daley (Director of Revenue) accepts a flower from his daughter Mary Carol after his installation as Director of Revenue as his wife Eleanor and other children look on.
Date:
January 17, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access