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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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Actors preparing for a performance
Costumed actors prepare for a performance in a basement-like area filled with graffiti. A man applies makeup to a girl dressed as a cat while a woman assists a teen with her costume.
1950
Adult pottery class
Men and women seated at a long table work on pottery while teacher leans over to help.
1965
Boy giving presentation at Summer Club final program event
Boy giving presentation on barometers to other children as part of Summer Club final program event.
1966
Boy in woodworking class, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Young African American boy painting a piece of wood in a woodworking class at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC).
1955
Boy using hand sander
African American teenage boy using a hand sander on the edge of a table with another man looking on as part of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club's (HPNC) vocational training program.
1955
Boy with spool
Boy sitting on the curb in front of an unknown building with a spool slung over his shoulder.
1955
Boys and a man at the lakefront in Hyde Park
Four boys and a man at the lakefront in Hyde Park. The Hotel Del Prado is visible in the distance at the top center.
1960
Boys and an adult playing baseball
Group of eight boys and an adult playing a game of baseball in a neighborhood play lot.
1950
Boys feeding hay to an elephant
Four boys feed hay to an elephant in a circus truck.
1960
Boys playing Texas checkers in a playground
Group of children playing outdoors in a fenced play are. Two boys in the foreground play a game of oversized "Texas checkers", with a third boy watching.
1960
Boys playing a game on a streetside parkway
A group of eight boys kneeling and sitting in the grass on a streetside parkway while playing a game of marbles.
1960
Boys playing ball game in gymnasium
Boys playing a ball game in a gymnasium as part of a Fall Teen Program.
1965
Boys playing on a slide, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Two young boys playing on a small slide at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, as a woman watches them.
1960
Boys playing on a small crib on wheels, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Three boys playing on a small crib on wheels at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) indoor tot lot.
1959
Boys riding toy cars and trucks
Four boys riding metal toy cars and trucks, including a miniature steam roller, ambulance, and fire truck.
1960
Boys with a toy truck, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Two boys playing with a toy truck at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) indoor tot lot.
1960
Boys with musical instruments in front of a crowd
Four boys dressed in suits and holding musical instruments pose in front of a crowd of youth and adults.
1965
Boys working on an arts and crafts project
Two boys seated at a table working on an arts and crafts project.
1960
Boys wrestling in a gymnasium
Two boys face off in a circular wrestling ring in a gymnasium with an adult and other children watching.
1955
Business and Professional Women's Auxiliary booth, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Open House
Man and woman staffing the "Business and Professional Women's Auxiliary" booth at a Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Open House. Another booth is visible at the right.
1960
Campers making bamboo fishing poles
Campers and camp counselor making bamboo fishing poles.
1962
Children at an assembly
Children gathered for an assembly, with some sitting on the floor and others on wooden benches.
1965
Children climbing a set of monkey bars
Two children playing on a set of monkey bars at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) indoor tot lot. Other children are playing in the background.
1960
Children doing an arts and crafts project with balloons
Children doing an arts and crafts project with balloons at a Carnival event.
1965
Children getting refreshments at Christmas party, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Children lined up for refreshments at the 1962 Christmas Party for the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club's after-school program.
1962
Children on gymnastic equipment
Young boy hangs by his knees from gymnastic equipment as a man steadies his legs and a young girl watches.
1950
Children painting as a craft activity
Two young children painting outdoors as a craft activity.
1964
Children performing at Summer Club
Children perform a song and dance routine as part of the final program of the Summer Club, while parents and a teacher look on.
1966
Children playing in a "rocking boat" with a woman watching
Woman assisting one of two young children playing in a "rocking boat" toy.
1960
Children playing on a see-saw with women watching
Three women watching over five children inside a gymnasium, some of whom are playing on a see-saw.
1960
Children playing on a slide with a woman assisting
Young children playing on a slide in an outdoor playground as a woman assists them.
1960
Children playing with a bucket
Two young children playing with a bucket. One child reaches into the bucket while a second child watches.
1960
Children seated on the floor with their craft projects
Large group of children seated on the floor holding their craft projects.
1962
Chinese Painting demonstration
Asian man demonstrates painting Chinese characters and bamboo on an easel in front of an audience. A woman dressed in a kimono stands at left.
1965
Dancing couple at Frontier Pow-Wow
Man and woman dressed in country attire square dancing arm-in-arm at Frontier Pow-Wow.
1965
Dick Gregory with musicians wearing dashikis
Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory (top center) with four musicians wearing dashikis and holding musical instruments.
1960
Distributing hats at Hyde Park Neighborhood Club booth
A man and woman at an outdoor booth from Hyde Park Neighborhood Club hand out 'san pan' hats to children and adults gathering nearby.
1958
Fun Night party at Ray School
Crowd of girls dancing at a "Fun Night" party at Ray School held by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, Chicago.
1965
Girl riding a toy truck, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Girl riding on a metal toy truck labeled "Dumont TV" as two other children play on a slide behind her at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club indoor tot lot.
1960
Girls at a chalkboard at Kenwood Study Center
Two girls working at a chalkboard in Kenwood Study Center while an instructor looks on.
1960
Group of adults selling circus tickets
Group of five men and women seated at table selling circus tickets. From left to right: John H. Ramey (Executive Director of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club), Mrs. Arthur H. Jaffey, Tom Teraji, Mrs. Alton A Luiford, and John L. Bions.
1960
Group of boys playing marbles
Group of boys crouched on the grass on a roadside parkway, perhaps playing marbles.
1965
Group of children learning woodworking from an instructor
Group of children gathered around a craftmobile table learning woodworking from an adult instructor.
1964
Group of teenagers outside the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club office
A large group of teenagers standing in front of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club headquarters after dark.
1960
Hyde Park Neighborhood Center building
Exterior view of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Center building at 5480 S. Kenwood Avenue, which hosts many HPNC activities.
1960
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Building
Exterior view of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Building, located at 5480 South Kenwood Avenue.
1955
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building
Exterior view of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building, located at 5480 South Kenwood Avenue.
1960
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club staff seated at tables
Staff of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club sitting around tables eating. Executive Director John T. Ramey is third from the left.
1962
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club volunteer Mike Donner with a fundraising tag
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) volunteer Mike Donner standing near an overpass, displaying a fundraising tag.
1964
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
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University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
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Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Social Services & Settlement Houses
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Hyde Park (Chicago, Ill.)
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University Village (Chicago, Ill.)
Subject--Name
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Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (Chicago, Ill.)
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Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976
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Gregory, Dick
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Campbell Hays, Nancy
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Hardy, Van
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Weil, F. Peter
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Newton, Herta
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Stessmann, Allen I.
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Corona Studios
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Fischer, Vories
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Staszewski, Virginia
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