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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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Adlai Stevenson II
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Portrait of Adlai Stevenson II wearing a dark suit and patterned tie.
Date:
August 1, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II and Richard J. Daley
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Adlai Stevenson II with his arm around Richard J. Daley. Stevenson wears a Daley button on his lapel.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II and Richard J. Daley in Democratic party campaign parade
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An open top car with a standing Adlai Stevenson II and Richard J. Daley moves along the route of a parade held in support of Democratic candidates. Neon signs for Wimpy's restaurant and Borden's milk can be seen behind the car.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II at the Democratic National Convention
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Adlai Stevenson II waves to the crowd from a podium at the Democratic National Convention. Richard J. Daley stands beside him to the right.
Date:
1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II dining with fellow Democrats
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Group of men at a banquet table including Al Horan (top left), Paul Powell (top, 2nd from right), Benjamin Adamowski (top right), Jacob Arvey (bottom row, second from left), Adlai Stevenson II (bottom center), and Richard J. Daley (bottom, second from right).
Date:
circa 1940s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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A view of the crowd at the Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium. Stevenson is standing at the podium on stage.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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A view of the crowd at the Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium. Stevenson is standing at the podium on stage.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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Adlai Stevenson standing at a podium at a Democratic campaign rally for Stevenson.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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A smiling Adlai Stevenson standing at a podium at a Democratic campaign rally for Stevenson.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II for President rally at Chicago Stadium
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A smiling Adlai Stevenson standing at a podium at a Democratic campaign rally for Stevenson.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II in Democratic party campaign parade
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Adlai Stevenson II smiles from an open top car moving along the parade route, in a parade held in support of Democratic candidates.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II in Democratic party campaign parade
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Adlai Stevenson reaches out of an open top car to shake hands with an African American man, at a parade held in support of Democratic candidates.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II in Democratic party campaign parade
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Adlai Stevenson shakes hands from an open top car moving along the parade route, in a parade held in support of Democratic candidates. Richard J. Daley and others are perched along the back seat of the car.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II speaks at the installation of Cook County officials
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Adlai Stevenson II speaks at a WCFL microphone during the installation of Cook County officials. Richard J. Daley stands near him, listening.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II standing at a podium
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Adlai Stevenson II stands at a podium at a Palmer House event. Political commentator Len O'Connor stands to his right.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II waving from a rail car
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The Adlai Stevenson Special: Adlai Stevenson II stands on the back platform of a train with Joseph Gill, Mayor Martin Kennelly, Jacob Arvey, and an unidentified man.
Date:
circa 1940s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson II, Mrs. Edward Barrett, Richard J. Daley, Edward Barrett
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Adlai Stevenson II, Mrs. Edward Barrett, Richard J. Daley, and Edward Barrett posing together at a formal dinner event.
Date:
September 28, 1953
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson and Richard J. Daley at a luncheon
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Richard J. Daley speaking at a businessmen's luncheon at the Bismarck Hotel with Governor Adlai Stevenson II (at right) and another unidentified man listening.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson and Richard J. Daley at a luncheon
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An unidentified speaker stands at a businessmen's luncheon at the Bismarck Hotel. At the right: Richard J. Daley and Governor Adlai Stevenson II. At the left: an unidentified man.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson and others standing at a podium
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Adlai Stevenson and two young men standing at the podium at a Democratic campaign rally for Stevenson.
Date:
November 3, 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson delivering a speech
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Adlai Stevenson II speaking into a microphone at the Sherman House Hotel.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson speaking at a businessmen's luncheon
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Governor Adlai Stevenson II stands at a banquet table to speak during a businessmen's luncheon the Bismarck Hotel. Richard J. Daley is seated at left and George Schaller is at the right.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson talking to Eleanor Daley and Richard J. Daley
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Adlai Stevenson talking to Eleanor "Sis" Daley and Mayor Richard J. Daley as they are seated in an audience.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson with Illinois politicians
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Group portrait of Illinois and Chicago politicians. Pictured from the left are: Paul Douglas, Al Horan, Martin Kennelly, Joseph Gill, John Boyle, Jacob Arvey, and Adlai Stevenson II.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson with Richard J. Daley
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Adlai Stevenson II and Mayor Richard J. Daley at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.
Date:
November 15, 1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson with Richard J. Daley and George Schaller
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Governor Adlai Stevenson II stands at a banquet table with Richard J. Daley seated on the left and George Schaller at the right. The businessmen's luncheon was held at the Bismarck Hotel.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson with Richard J. and Eleanor Daley and others
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Adlai Stevenson with Mayor Richard J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, and two others.
Date:
1964-1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Adlai Stevenson, John F. Kennedy, Richard J. Daley, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver
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Adlai Stevenson, President John F. Kennedy, Mayor Richard J. Daley, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver chatting at a formal dining event.
Date:
circa 1960
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Alben Barkley shaking hands with Richard J. Daley
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Vice-President Alben Barkley shaking hands with Richard J. Daley while Governor Adlai Stevenson II stands to the side.
Date:
1August 6, 1951
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Cabinet members of Illinois governor Adlai Stevenson II
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Cabinet members of Illinois governor Adlai Stevenson II at the Illinois governor's mansion, including Senator Richard J. Daley (Director of Revenue, center), Judge Schafer, ? Mitchell, and Tom Mulroy.
Date:
circa 1948-1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Cabinet of Adlai Stevenson II, Governor of Illinois
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Group photo of Adlai Stevenson II, Governor of Illinois, with the members of his cabinet. Richard J. Daley, Director of Revenue, is seated at right, in the front row.
Date:
1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


County Clerk installation, Mayor Martin Kennelly speaking
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Mayor Martin Kennelly speaks at a microphone at Richard J. Daley's installation as County Clerk. Richard J. Daley, the Daley family, and Adlai Stevenson II listen.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


County Clerk installation, Richard J. Daley at microphone
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Richard J. Daley at a WCFL radio microphone during his installation as County Clerk. Left to right are: Sidney Olsen, Richard J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, the Daley children, and Adlai Stevenson II.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Democratic presidential campaign event, Otto Kerner, Richard J. Daley, Adlai E. Stevenson II and others review candidate lists
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Illinois Governor Otto Kerner, Adlai E. Stevenson II, Mayor Richard J. Daley and others review lists of Democratic party candidates at a Democratic presidential campaign event.
Date:
1960
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Democratic presidential campaign event, speech by Adlai E. Stevenson II
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Illinois Governor Otto Kerner (left) and Mayor Richard J. Daley listen to a speech by Adlai E. Stevenson II at a Democratic presidential campaign event. The podium displays a large photograph of Richard J. Daley with the caption "Our Great Mayor."
Date:
1960
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Governor Adlai Stevenson II and his cabinet
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Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson II and his cabinet. Richard J. Daley, Director of Revenue, is seated in the front row on the far right.
Date:
circa 1940s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Group handshake with Harry S. Truman
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President Harry S. Truman, Dan Ryan Jr., Richard J. Daley, and Governor Adlai Stevenson II participating in a group handshake.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Harry Truman with Chicago politicians
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A group portrait with President Truman. Pictured left to right are: Jacob Arvey, Governor Adlai Stevenson II, former Mayor Edward Kelly, President Harry Truman, an unidentified man, Mayor Martin Kennelly, another unidentified man, and State's Attorney John Boyle.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Illinois Day at the Chicago Railroad Fair
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Illinois Day at the Chicago Railroad Fair - A group portrait of individuals including Richard J. Daley and Adlai Stevenson II standing in the center.
Date:
August 8, 1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Judge Marovitz administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley
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Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz (left) administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley (right) with Adlai Stevenson II and Martin Kennelly looking on. Marty Hogan (WCFL) is at the right behind Richard J. Daley.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Judge Marovitz administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley
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Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz (left) administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley (right), with Adlai Stevenson II and Martin Kennelly observing. Marty Hogan (WCFL radio) is behind Richard J. Daley to the right.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Judge Marovitz administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley
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Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz (left) administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley (right), with Adlai Stevenson II, Martin Kennelly, and others observing.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Judge Marovitz administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley
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Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz (left) administers the oath of office to County Clerk Richard J. Daley (right) with Adlai Stevenson II and Martin Kennelly looking on. Marty Hogan (WCFL radio) is to the right behind Richard J. Daley.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Judge Marovitz administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley
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Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz (left) administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley (right), with Adlai Stevenson II and Martin Kennelly observing.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Judge Marovitz administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley
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Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz (left) administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley (right), with Adlai Stevenson II, Martin Kennelly, and others observing.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Judge Marovitz administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley
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Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz (left) administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley (right), with Adlai Stevenson II and Martin Kennelly observing.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Judge Marovitz administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley
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Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz (left) administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley (right) with Adlai Stevenson II and Martin Kennelly looking on. Marty Hogan (WCFL) is at the right behind Richard J. Daley.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Judge Marovitz administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley
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Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz (left) administers oath to County Clerk Richard J. Daley (right), with Adlai Stevenson II and Martin Kennelly looking on.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Looking at Democratic primary ballot
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Looking at the Democratic primary ballot. On left: Richard J. Daley. On right: Adlai Stevenson II, Michael, Richard M., and Mary Carol Daley in center.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Martin Kennelly congratulates Richard J. Daley at County Clerk installation
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Martin Kennelly shakes hands with Richard J. Daley while the Daley family looks on. Bill Milota and Adlai Stevenson II are on the right.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access