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Chicago Urban League Records

Founded in 1910, the National Urban League is one of the oldest African American social service, research, and advocacy organizations in the United States. This collection primarily contains materials generated or collected by the Chicago Urban League. It documents the history, leadership, activities, social services provided by and the mission of the Chicago Urban League.
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Bill Berry and Bill Veeck with others
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Bill Berry (left) and Bill Veeck (second from left) with an unidentified couple.
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Chicago Urban League records
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Public access


Chicago Urban League Annual Meeting, 1948
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Bill Veeck speaks at a podium during the Chicago Urban League's Annual meeting, held at the Sherman Hotel. 350 people were present at the event. A banner behind the head table reads: "American Teamwork Works! - Chicago Urban League".
Date:
1948
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access


Jr Craftsmen (Masons) Annual Banquet
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Group at the Jr Craftsmen (Masons) Annual Banquet. Pictured left to right are: Vernon B. Williams, H. D. Smith, Henry Fort, James Lemon, William Veeck, Obed E. Vanderburg, Alvin J. "Al" Prejean, Dick "Night train" Lane, Paul Turner, Walter Worrill, Edwin C. Berry, and Mr. Gleason. Bill Veeck was the speaker at the event.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
Access:
Public access