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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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Alderman Leon Despres
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Portrait of 5th Ward Democratic Alderman and civil rights activist Leon Despres.
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Chicago Urban League records
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Public access


Eugene Sawyer, Johnathan Rodgers, James Compton, and Larry Bloom
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Pictured on a on a television news set are, left to right: Eugene Sawyer, Johnathan Rodgers, James Compton, and Larry Bloom.
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Chicago Urban League records
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Public access


Governor Jim Edgar and others
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Illinois Governor Jim Edgar is in the middle.
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Chicago Urban League records
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Public access


Senator Paul H. Douglas speaking
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Senator Paul Douglas speaking at a podium outdoors.
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Chicago Urban League records
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Public access