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Hyde Park Neighborhood Club records

The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) was founded in 1909 as part of the settlement house movement, to serve neglected or abandoned youth in Chicago's south side neighborhood of Hyde Park. The digital collection includes photographs pertaining to the programs and administration of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club.

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Hyde Park Study Center pamphlet
The Hyde Park Study Center was founded in 1962 and was the first Chicago-area study center for grade school children. In addition to tutoring, the Study Center had a library and a bookshop. It also maintained the "Brotherhood Books" collection of children's books on African American themes and topics.
1960
John Ramey and staff outside the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Staff of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club in front of the club's building. Executive Director John Ramey is the third man standing on the left.
1955
John T. Ramey in his office
John T. Ramey, Executive Director of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, sitting in his office.
1960
Kenwood Community Study Center flyer
In 1962, the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club opened the first study center for grade school children in the city of Chicago. They opened this second location in 1963 at the First Baptist Church at 5039 S. Greenwood Avenue. It provided tutoring and homework help for neighborhood children.
1963
Louis T. Harris with award from the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Louis T. Harris holds an outstanding service award plaque given by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club.
1969
Man dancing in circle, teen folk dancing class
Man dancing in center of ring of older children in a teen folk dancing class.
1960
Man displays a work in a frame to a group outdoors
Man displays a work in a frame to a group outdoors in a playground.
1962
Man on sidewalk with household possessions
Man in overcoat standing on a sidewalk where furniture, a mattress, and other household possessions have been stacked on a snowbank. A sign for a liquor store is visible behind him.
1950
Man playing ping-pong at "Fun Nite" party
Man playing ping-pong in room with shelving at a "Fun Nite" party.
1965
Man pushing a child on a swing
Man pushing a child on a swing in a playground.
1966
Man speaking at a lunch event
A man speaks at a microphone from behind a banquet table at a lunch event. He and other attendees are smiling.
1964
Man wearing Native American headdress and woman in pioneer costume rehearsing for a performance
Man wearing a Native American headdress and holding a staff and a woman dressed in pioneer costume rehearse for a performance.
1965
Mayor Daley presenting Volunteer of the Year award to Mrs. H.C. Harlan
Mayor Richard J. Daley and Mrs. Beadle presenting the 1963 Volunteer of the Year award to Mrs. H.C. Harlan, who is holding a large bouquet of flowers.
1963
Mothers and children in a neighborhood play lot
Mothers and children playing on a slide and swing set in a neighborhood play lot.
1960
Officers' Wives Club members at donation event
Members of the Officers' Wives Club gathered at an event for a donation to welfare groups. From left to right, Daniel DeFalco, Florence McGuire, Sister Mary McGuire, Sister Mary William, Mrs. M. H. Mandelbaum, Mrs. J.H. Maurer,John MacBean, and Edna Satterfield.
1961
People outside the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Group of boys and a group of adults with a baby and stroller standing outside the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building.
1960
Projectionist adjusting film at "Fun Nite" party
Man adjusting film reel on film projector at "Fun Nite".
1965
Senior woman arranging evergreens in vase
Senior woman arranging small evergreen branches in a vase as others look on.
1960
Summer programming for Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Newsletter providing details of summer programs offered by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club.
1969
Teenage boys in the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club waiting room
Five teenage boys in the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) waiting room.
1960
Teenage boys looking at a long painted artwork
Three teenage boys and a man look at a long painted artwork, done as part of the CIT program.
1964
Teenage boys seated around a table listening to a man
Teenage boys seated around a table with a man talking to them.
1960
Teenage boys with a car
Two teenage boys next to a car. One is putting air in the tires, while the other leans against the car smoking a cigarette.
1960
Teenage couples dancing in a gymnasium
Three teenage couples dancing in a gymnasium.
1955
Teenage girl miming a frightened response to actor in bird costume
Teenage girl wearing a paper crown mimes a frightened response to another actor in a bird costume.
1950
Teenagers dancing in a gymnasium
Three teenagers dancing in a gymnasium.
1955
Teenagers doing yard work
Three teenagers doing yard work between two buildings. The boy at center is repairing a fence.
1960
Teenagers playing basketball in a gymnasium
Four African American teenagers play basketball in a gymnasium as coaches and teammates look on.
1960
Teenagers singing with maestro
Large group of teenagers singing in a room, led by a maestro.
1960
Teenagers working in a vacant lot with a man supervising
Group of teenagers working in a vacant lot with rakes, wheelbarrows and shovels, with an older man overlooking.
1955
Toddlers playing in a wheeled cart
Toddler boy climbing into a wheeled cart to play with two others.
1959
Two girls playing with toys with a woman watching
Two young girls playing with toys while a woman watches over them.
1960
Using card catalog in Kenwood Study Center
An African American woman helps an African American boy use a card catalog at HPNC's Kenwood Study Center.
1960
Woman and boy at the Kenwood Study Center
Woman writing on a clipboard at the final program of the Kenwood Study Center as a boy looks on.
1966
Woman and man hanging artwork for an exhibition
Woman and man hanging artwork for an exhibition.
1960
Woman and man selling circus tickets
Woman and man selling circus tickets to a woman.
1960
Woman looking at hand-made items at a craft fair
Woman looking at hand-made items displayed on a table at a craft fair. Other attendees are in the background
1970
Woman making macrame wall hangings
Woman making macrame wall hangings.
1970
Woman performing with drum
African American woman performs on a drum in front of an audience of children and others inside a Quonset hut building.
1960
Woman reading in chair at art exhibition
Woman at an art exhibition reading in a chair shaped like a human figure.
1962
Woman tutoring a boy
African American woman tutoring a young African American boy in reading and writing.
1960
Women and children outside the Hyde Park Neighborhood Center
Women and children standing outside the Hyde Park Neighborhood Center.
1960
Women dancing in a production of "Magic Horse"
Two women dancing in a production of "Magic Horse". One is dressed in a gown with a magic wand, and the other is dressed as a cowgirl.
1950
Women helping young girls with crafts project
Two women help two young girls working on crafts projects.
1964
Women making pancakes on a griddle
Two women stand behind a griddle flipping pancakes as a teenage boy watches.
1960
Women preparing snacks, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club kitchen
Six women preparing snacks in the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club kitchen (possibly a cooking class?).
1960
Women viewing paintings at an art exhibition
A man holds a painting for a woman's inspection at an art exhibition, while a second woman peruses other artworks.
1960
Workers and an elephant supporting a large tent
A man and three boys watch workers and an elephant support a large event tent.
1960
Young Asian girl reading a book
Young Asian girl sitting on the floor while reading a picture book.
1960
Young boy playing Pin-The-Tail-On-The-Donkey
Young boy wearing a blindfold playing Pin-The-Tail-On-The-Donkey.
1960

Collection Details

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
Social Services & Settlement Houses
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