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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Democratic Party meeting
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Group of men at a Democratic Party meeting, including Jacob Arvey, Joseph L.Gill, Edward J. Barrett, and Frank Chesrow
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Democratic Party meeting
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Group of people at Democratic Party meeting, including Elizabeth Conkey, Jacob Arvey, Joseph L. Gill, Edward J. Barrett, and Frank Chesrow
Date:
circa 1950s
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
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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
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Public access
Dwight H. Green addresses the Illinois General Assembly
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Richard J. Daley in the Illinois State Assembly (right foreground) listens as Dwight H. Green speaks.
Date:
circa 1937
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Dwight H. Green addresses the Illinois State Assembly
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Richard J. Daley in the Illinois State Assembly (right foreground) listens as Dwight H. Green speaks.
Date:
circa 1937
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Eleanor Daley and Dan Ryan Jr. with a group of women
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Eleanor "Sis" Daley presents document tied with a ribbon to a woman, at an unidentified event. Dan Ryan Jr. looks on from the right.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Eleanor Daley, Cardinal Cody, Lady Bird Johnson and Otto Kerner at a Democratic Party banquet
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Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Cardinal John P. Cody, Lady Bird Johnson, and Governor Otto Kerner standing at attention at a Democratic Party banquet.
Date:
circa 1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Eleanor Daley, James Thompson and others at dining event
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Jay McMullen, an unidentified woman, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Mayor Jane Byrne (at microphone), and Governor James Thompson at a dining event.
Date:
circa 1980s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Eleanor Daley, Richard J. Daley and Otto Kerner exiting Chicago City Hall
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Eleanor "Sis" Daley and Mayor Richard J. Daley exit Chicago City Hall after an award ceremony for astronauts McDivitt and White, followed by Governor Otto Kerner and astronaut Edward H. White.
Date:
June 14, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Fourth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Eleanor Daley with Otto Kerner
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Eleanor "Sis" Daley with Illinois governor Otto Kerner at Mayor Richard J. Daley's fourth mayoral inauguration.
Date:
1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Fourth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Otto Kerner speaking
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner speaking during Richard J. Daley's fourth mayoral inauguration. Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley are seated on either side of him.
Date:
1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Fourth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Otto Kerner speaking
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner speaking at Mayor Richard J. Daley's fourth mayoral inauguration. Mary Carol, Patricia, and Richard J. Daley are seated at the left, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley is at the right.
Date:
1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
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Fourth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Otto Kerner speaking
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner speaking during Richard J. Daley's fourth mayoral inauguration. Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley are seated on either side of him.
Date:
1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Fourth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Otto Kerner speaking
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner speaking during Mayor Richard J. Daley's fourth mayoral inauguration. At the left are Patricia Daley and Mayor Richard J. Daley. Eleanor "Sis" Daley, William Clark and Cardinal John Cody are at the right.
Date:
1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Fourth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Otto Kerner speaking
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner speaking at Mayor Richard J. Daley's fourth mayoral inauguration. Mary Carol, Patricia, and Richard J. Daley are seated at the left, and Eleanor "Sis" Daley is at the right.
Date:
1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Fourth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Otto Kerner speaking
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner speaking during Richard J. Daley's fourth mayoral inauguration. Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley are seated on either side of him.
Date:
1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Fourth mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Otto Kerner speaking
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Illinois Governor Otto Kerner speaking during Mayor Richard J. Daley's fourth mayoral inauguration. Daley 's children are seated at the left. Eleanor "Sis" Daley, William Clark and Cardinal John Cody are at the right.
Date:
1967
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
Group photo with Michael Howlett, Richard J. Daley, and others
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Mike Howlett's Affair. Group of men including Richard J. Daley (at left), Donald O'Brien, Dan Ryan Jr., Abraham Marovitz, John Duffy, John C. Kluczynski, and Michael Howlett (at right).
Date:
circa 1940s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Group photo with Michael Howlett, Richard J. Daley, and others
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Mike Howlett's Affair. Group of men including Michael Howlett (seated at left), Richard J. Daley (seated second from left), Donald O'Brien, Dan Ryan Jr., Abraham Marovitz, John Duffy, and John C. Kluczynski.
Date:
circa 1940s
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
Hubert Humphrey and James McDivitt exiting Chicago City Hall
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Astronaut James McDivitt and Vice President Hubert Humphrey exit Chicago City Hall after an award ceremony for astronauts McDivitt and White.
Date:
June 14, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Hubert and Muriel Humphrey, Richard J. Daley, Otto Kerner and others with a Democratic donkey
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Muriel Humphrey, Hubert Humphrey, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner and others with a donkey wearing a sign reading "41st Ward Democratic Organization".
Date:
1964-1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green and legislative leaders
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Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green and legislative leaders at a banquet. The photograph is signed "To Senator Richard J. Daley, With sincere Regards, Dwight H. Green."
Date:
circa 1941
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green with a group of legislators
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Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green with a group of legislators including Illinois state senator Richard J. Daley (3rd row from top, 3rd from left). The photograph is inscribed "To Senator Richard J. Daley, with all good wishes, Dwight H. Green."
Date:
circa 1941
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green with a group of legislators
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Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green with a group of legislators including Illinois state senator Richard J. Daley (2nd row from top, 2nd from left). The photograph is inscribed "To my friend Senator Richard J. Daley, with all good wishes and Best Regards, Dwight H. Green."
Date:
circa 1941
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Inauguration of Richard J. Daley, Otto Kerner speaking
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner speaks at the podium during the Mayoral inauguration of Richard J. Daley. Mayor Richard J. Daley, P.J. Cullerton and Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz are on the left, and Eleanor R. Daley and Richard M. Daley are on the right.
Date:
1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner (right) in conversation with a man at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Saint Patrick's Day Banquet.
Date:
March 17, 1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet, Otto Kerner and Eleanor Daley
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner with Eleanor "Sis" Daley at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet.
Date:
March 17, 1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet, Otto Kerner and Richard J. Daley
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner in conversation with Mayor Richard J. Daley at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet. Edward J. Barrett is at the right.
Date:
March 17, 1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet, Otto Kerner and others
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner in conversation with Bishop Cletus O'Donnell and another man at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet.
Date:
March 17, 1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet, Otto Kerner with others
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner (left) with a group of men at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet.
Date:
March 17, 1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet, Otto Kerner with others
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner (at left) in conversation with others at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet.
Date:
March 17, 1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet, Otto Kerner with others
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Illinois governor Otto Kerner (right) in conversation with two other men at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 63rd Annual Banquet.
Date:
March 17, 1964
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access

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University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
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Richard J. Daley Library
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Politics & Civic Life
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