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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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Daley family at the Torchlight Parade
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Richard J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley and their children march at the front of a crowd on Halsted Street at the Daley mayoral campaign kick-off parade (torchlight parade). Behind them, supporters carry Daley signs and banners. The parade started from 35th and Halsted Streets.
Date:
January 18, 1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Election night
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Election night. Left to right, Robert E. Merriam, Alderman Benjamin Adamowski, Illinois governor William Stratton, and Richard J. Daley.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Election night gathering
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Richard J. Daley is near the center of the photo, facing the crowd. P.J. Cullerton is near the upper left; Jacob Arvey stands beside him.
Date:
February 3, 1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Election night gathering
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Election night gathering. P.J. Cullerton is visible near the upper left, facing the crowd. Jacob Arvey stands beside him.
Date:
February 3, 1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley at a mayoral election event
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Richard J. Daley speaks at a podium during a mayoral election event.
Date:
February 8, 1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley at election gathering
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Richard J. Daley (top center) in a crowd gathered during the 1955 mayoral election. Eleanor "Sis" Daley is visible behind him.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley at election gathering
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Richard J. Daley stands in a crowd gathered during the 1955 mayoral election.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access