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Black History Collection

This collection offers a variety of materials pertaining to African American experiences, mostly from 20th century black freedom movement groups, including the Civil Rights Movement, Black Panthers, SNCC, black cultural figures, and other Chicago-based activists. Materials include periodicals, audio reels, letters, transcripts, brochures, and clippings.

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Anthony Platt - report, 1968 (Folder 15)
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Report discussing aspects of the administration of justice in Chicago in the wake of civil disorder following the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date:
Jun-68
Collection:
Black History Collection
Access:
Public access
Blackstone Rangers, ca. 1970 (Folder 4)
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Report discussing the history of the Blackstone Rangers and the involvement of the First Presbyterian Church, including future projections.
Date:
circa 1970
Collection:
Black History Collection
Access:
Public access
Harold Washington - speech, 1983 (Folder 18)
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Transcript of a speech delivered to The Commercial Club of Chicago by Chicago mayor Harold Washington.
Date:
27-Sep-83
Collection:
Black History 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
African American History
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