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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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Bob Lestinsky wearing a sombrero and embroidered jacket and pants
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Bob Lestinsky wearing a sombrero and embroidered jacket and pants, standing next to a Mexican Patriotic Club of South Chicago parade float.
Date:
1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Cover to the scrapbook "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth visits Chicago"
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The cover to the scrapbook "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth visits Chicago".
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Eleanor Daley and Shirley Stratton riding in a motorcade
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Shirley Stratton (on the left) and Eleanor "Sis" Daley ride together in a motorcade during the Queen's visit to Chicago.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Eunice Kennedy Shriver with Richard J. Daley and John F. Kennedy
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver is standing at a microphone between Mayor Richard J. Daley and Senator John F. Kennedy
Date:
1960
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Formal banquet held during Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Chicago
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A formal banquet held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Chicago.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Formal banquet held during Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Chicago
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A formal banquet held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Chicago.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Formal reception for Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen Elizabeth II arriving at a formal reception in her honor.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Letter to Richard J. Daley from Kathy Leuschner
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Letter to Mayor Richard J. Daley from Kathy Leuschner, offering her services as a volunteer to work on Daley's fourth term re-election campaign. The letter is accompanied by a photo of the sender.
Date:
December 30, 1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Paul Powell shaking hands with Richard J. Daley
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Paul Powell shaking hands with Mayor Richard J. Daley. The Seal of the City of Chicago hangs in the background.
Date:
1960
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
People displaying a Captive Nations Week brochure
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Unidentified woman and two men outdoors displaying a Captive Nations Week brochure from the Captive Nations Committee.
Date:
1960
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Navy Pier
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Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, ride aboard electric carts at the Chicago International Trade Fair at Navy Pier.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in an open top car
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Queen Elizabeth II seated in an open top car with a crowd behind her.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tour the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tour the Chicago International Trade Fair on a motorized cart.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II and Richard J. Daley
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Queen Elizabeth II being escorted by Mayor Richard J. Daley to a formal reception being held in her honor.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Chicago
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Queen Elizabeth II visits Chicago. She is pictured here (back-facing, third from left) being welcomed by Illinois Governor Stratton's wife, Shirley, after disembarking from the Royal Yacht Britannia onto Navy Pier. To the left of Mrs. Stratton stands Mayor Richard J. Daley and his wife, Eleanor "Sis" Daley. On the Queen's right (with hat in hand) stands her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Chicago
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Queen Elizabeth walks along Navy Pier while British Navy officers stand at attention. Mayor Richard J. Daley and Governor Stratton walk behind the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Chicago
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Queen Elizabeth II visits Chicago. She is accepting a bouquet of flowers from Mayor Richard J. Daley after disembarking from the Royal Yacht Britannia onto Navy Pier. Eleanor "Sis" Daley is standing behind the Queen. To the Queen's right (with hat in hand) stands her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II at the Chicago International Trade Fair
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A group visiting the Chicago International Trade Fair held at Navy Pier. Pictured from left to right: Queen Elizabeth II, Governor William Stratton, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Governor Stratton's wife, Shirley, and Prince Philip.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II at the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Queen Elizabeth II stands next to Governor William Stratton at the Chicago International Trade Fair held at Navy Pier. Mayor Richard J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, and Prince Philip are in conversation at the right.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II at the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Navy Pier to tour the Chicago International Trade Fair, and shakes hands with invited guests who have formed a receiving line to greet her. Governor Stratton follows her along the receiving line.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II at the Chicago International Trade Fair
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Queen Elizabeth shakes hands with dignitaries at the Chicago International Trade Fair held at Navy Pier.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II in a motorcade
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Queen Elizabeth II rides along Michigan Avenue in a motorcade of open cars. Well-wishers line the street and office workers can be seen at the windows.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II looking at a model of Chicago
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Queen Elizabeth II looking at a model of Chicago.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II looking at an exhibit
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Queen Elizabeth II looking at an exhibit; she is holding a phone that provides information about the exhibit.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II meets dignitaries
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Queen Elizabeth II steps out of a limousine to be greeted by some dignitaries. Governor William Stratton and Mayor Richard J. Daley follow her out of the automobile.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II standing in a receiving line
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Queen Elizabeth II visits Chicago. She is standing in a receiving line (third from left) meeting guests invited to a reception in her honor. To her immediate left in the receiving line stands Mayor Richard J. Daley. On her right stands her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Eleanor "Sis" Daley.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by well-wishers
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Queen Elizabeth II standing outside surrounded by a crowd of well-wishers, including Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II visiting an exhibit
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Queen Elizabeth II looking down at a museum exhibit.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II visiting an exhibit
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Queen Elizabeth II visiting an exhibit.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II walks with William Stratton and Richard J. Daley
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Queen Elizabeth II strolls along Navy Pier accompanied by Governor William Stratton and Mayor Richard J. Daley upon her arrival in Chicago.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II with two men during her visit to Chicago
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Queen Elizabeth II with two men during her visit to Chicago.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Richard J. Daley at Navy Pier
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip ride together in an electric cart at the Chicago International Trade Fair held at Navy Pier.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Richard J. Daley at Navy Pier
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Queen Elizabeth II rides in an electric cart at the Chicago International Trade Fair held at Navy Pier. Mayor Richard J. Daley sits on her left and her husband, Prince Philip, sits on her right.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Richard J. Daley at Navy Pier
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Queen Elizabeth II rides in an electric cart at the Chicago International Trade Fair held at Navy Pier. Mayor Richard J. Daley sits on her left and her husband, Prince Philip, sits on her right.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Richard J. Daley at Navy Pier
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Queen Elizabeth II seated in an electric cart at the Chicago International Trade Fair Navy Pier. Mayor Richard J. Daley sits on her left and her husband, Prince Philip, sits on her right. Additional members of the entourage are seated behind the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Queen Elizabeth standing in a receiving line
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Queen Elizabeth II visits Chicago. She is standing in a receiving line (third from left) meeting guests invited to a reception in her honor. To her immediate left in the receiving line stands Mayor Richard J. Daley. On her right stands her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley (face hidden) standing in a receiving line for the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II (face hidden), Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley standing in a receiving line for the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip, standing in a receiving line.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen Elizabeth II welcoming guests while standing in a receiving line.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley in a receiving line.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley standing in a receiving line for the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley standing in a receiving line for the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley (face hidden) standing in a receiving line for the Queen. Canadian Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker is at the right.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley (face hidden), Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley standing in a receiving line for the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley standing in a receiving line for the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley (face hidden) stand in a receiving line for the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley (face hidden) standing in a receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley standing in a receiving line for the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Receiving line for Queen Elizabeth II
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley standing in a receiving line for the Queen.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access

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Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Politics & Civic Life
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