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Attendees at the Lilac Ball sponsored by Hull-House sitting on chairs while some couples dance. Director Charlotte Carr insisted that African Americans be invited to the Ball
1941
Other unidentified community activities, 1974 (Folder 609)
Description: Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to students in Chicago's schools and made them part of the Junior Citizen's Committee for a Cleaner Chicago.
1974
Valentine's Day event at City Hall
Four children at a Valentine's Day event at City Hall. Part of a giant valentine which was presented to Mayor Richard J. Daley is visible in the lower left corner.
1972
Award presented to Mattie Smith Colin at a "We Care" campaign event
William (Bill) Daley presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Mattie Smith Colin for her dedication to the "We Care" campaign, as a group standing behind them look on.
1971
William Daley shaking hands with a man at a "We Care" event
William Daley shaking hands with an African American man, observed by several others at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
Eleanor Daley on a stage with others at a "We Care" event
Eleanor "Sis" Daley standing on a stage by a podium with a group of others at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
Richard J. and Eleanor Daley with Roland Burris
Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley with Roland Burris.
1970
Mayor Daley's Physical Fitness Award event, Richard J. Daley and awardee Mamie Rallins
Mayor Richard J. Daley with awardee Mamie Rallins on the podium at a Mayor Richard J. Daley's Youth Foundation Physical Fitness Award event.
1966
Richard J. Daley meeting a group of African American people
Mayor Richard J. Daley meeting a group of African American people.
1963
Richard J. Daley swearing in an African American man
Mayor Richard J. Daley swearing in an African American man in Daley's City Hall office.
1963
Martin Luther King, Jr. at Chicago Freedom Movement Rally, Soldier Field (Freedom Sunday)
Martin Luther King, Jr. waves to a large crowd from an open car at the Chicago Freedom Movement Rally at Soldier Field. Bill Berry is seated on his left.
1966
Ribbon cutting at the new Chicago Urban League headquarters
Ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the new Chicago Urban League Headquarters at 4510 S. Michigan Avenue. This new headquarters opened in 1984.
1984
Women's Division 1953
Group photo of the West Side Women's Division. Whitney M. Young is the man standing at the back center.
1953
Join Your Urban League
View inside a room with people waiting and filling out forms. A sign hanging above the entrance to the room bears the message "Join Your Urban League".
1954
Fashions
Group of fashionable women.
1953
H. B. Law speaks at a Board meeting, 1963
H. B. Law (standing at right) speaks during a Board meeting held in the home of Mrs. Kathryn Dickerson. Also visible seated, left to right, are: A. W. Williams, Frank Cassell,and James Worthy.
1963
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. greeting people from the back of a truck, ca. 1966.
1966
Lead contamination inspection and testing, 1611 S. Ridgeway
Two men testing the interior of a home at 1611 S. Ridgeway Avenue for lead poison contaminants.
1971
Paul Simon speaking with a couple at a "We Care" campaign event
Illinois politician Paul Simon speaking with an African American couple seated at a table at a "We Care" campaign event. The men are shaking hands.
1970
Raymond W. Ewell
Portrait of Raymond W. Ewell.
1964
Friendship Banquet photo album, head table guests
View of guests seated at the head table at the Friendship Banquet.
1963
Otto Kerner, Richard J. Daley, and an African American man in an open car
Illinois governor Otto Kerner, Mayor Richard J. Daley, and an unidentified African American man riding in an open car.
1963
Boys eating in camp dining hall
Two African American boys eating in a dining hall, likely at summer camp. Other children and a man are visible behind them.
1960
Richard J. Daley swearing in Joseph Bertrand as Treasurer of the City of Chicago
Mayor Richard J. Daley swearing in Joseph Bertrand as Treasurer of the City of Chicago, during Daley's sixth mayoral inauguration ceremonies. Bertrand was the first African American elected to a major local office in the City of Chicago. Eleanor "Sis" Daley is seated at the left.
1975
Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking
Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking outside at a podium.
1966
Thelma Hill
Thelma Hill (center) clasps hands with two unidentified men. A poster on the wall behind her reads "Support Your Urban League - 1971 Membership Campaign".
1971
Richard Linyard greets Essie Rowell and Kermit Lee
Richard Linyard (left), chairman of the Chicago Urban League's 1975 Membership Campaign, greets Kermit Lee, vice president and director of Urban Affairs, Continental Bank, and Essie Rowell, past president, Urban League's Women's Division, during a planning meeting for Urban League volunteers involved in the Membership Campaign.
1975
Bill Berry at a conference table with others
Seated at a conference table are, left to right: Dr. Frank McAllister, Director of the Labor Education Division of Roosevelt University; Etta Moten Barnett; Tom Mboya; Ralph D. Robinson, Assistant Director of United Auto Workers; Fletcher Martin, Chicago Sun-Times; and Bill Berry, Executive Director of the Chicago Urban League.
1959
Earl Strayhorn and Judge Sidney Jones, Jr.
Judge Sidney Jones, Jr. (left) and U.S. Civil Service Commissioner, Earl Strayhorn, co-chairmen of the Lawyers Division of the Chicago Urban League 1962 membership campaign, review membership information.
1962
Richard J. Daley discussing civil rights
Mayor Richard J. Daley seated with a group of African American ministers discussing civil rights.
1968
Lead contamination inspection and testing, 1611 S. Ridgeway
Three inspecting the interior of a home at 1611 S. Ridgeway Avenue with lead poison contaminants. One of the men is holding an electric saw.
1971
Lead contamination inspection and testing, 1611 S. Ridgeway
Two men reviewing a report in the kitchen of a home at 1611 S. Ridgeway Avenue with lead poison contaminants.
1971
Woman modeling a paisley dress at a "We Care" event
An African American woman models a long paisley dress at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
Eleanor Daley shaking hands with a man at a "We Care" event
Eleanor "Sis" Daley shaking hands with a man inside a room at a "We Care" campaign event. There is a group of people standing around them, including her son William Daley.
1970
Group of African Americans wearing Daley '71 campaign buttons
A group of African American people standing outside. Most of them are wearing buttons in support of Mayor Richard J. Daley's 1971 "We Care" campaign.
1970
Richard J. Daley with young girl, signs document
A young girl (wearing a name tag identifying her as Jay Johnson) stands beside Mayor Richard J. Daley as he signs a document at his desk in City Hall. Behind them, a group of unidentified people look on.
1970
Scene from banquet at Sherman House Hotel with Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley (third from left) with a group of African American clergy and politicians and others, at a banquet at the Sherman House Hotel.
1967
Richard J. Daley with two supporters at a campaign event
Mayor Richard J. Daley clasps hands with two supporters behind a podium at a campaign event.
1963
Richard J. Daley greets Attorney Lucia Theodosia Thomas and a young girl
Mayor Richard J. Daley shaking hands with a little girl holding a flower standing with Attorney Lucia Theodosia Thomas. Eleanor "Sis" Daley looks on. William Daley, Richard M. Daley, and Michael Daley are in the background.
1963
Richard J. Daley with African American supporters
Mayor Richard J. Daley shaking hands with an unidentified supporter in a group of African American supporters.
1960
Richard J. Daley with an African American man
Mayor Richard J. Daley shaking hands with an unidentified African American man.
1960
20th Ward residents welcome Daleys home
Residents of the 20th Ward welcome home Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley. Alderman K.E. Campbell is on the far right.
1955
Other unidentified community activities, 1972 (Folder 604)
Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to students in Chicago's schools and made them part of the Junior Citizen's Committee for a Cleaner Chicago.
1972
Other unidentified community activities, 1972 (Folder 605)
Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to students in Chicago's schools and made them part of the Junior Citizen's Committee for a Cleaner Chicago.
1972
Community activities, 1974 (Folder 608)
Description: Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to students in Chicago's schools and made them part of the Junior Citizen's Committee for a Cleaner Chicago.
1974
Imagery of Chicago public and private schools, 1976 (Folder 614)
Bateman School; Blessed Sacrament School; Douglas School; Gray and Wicker Park schools; Irving Park School; Norwood Park School; Our Lady of Victory School; Brian Piccolo School; St. Daniel the Prophet School St. Rene School; Spaulding School
1976
Imagery of Chicago public and private schools, 1977 (Folder 615)
Blair, St. Rene Goupil and St. Symphorosa schools; Myra Bradwell, Bryn Mawr, Horace Mann, Isabelle O'Keefe, Our Lady of Peace, and Parkside schools; George F. Cassell, John J. Duffy, Mount Greenwood and St. Christina schools; Grimes and St. Symphorosa schools; Edward N. Hurley, Louis Pasteur; Maria High School; St. Turibius School; St. Mary Star of the Sea, and St. Nicholas of Tolentine schools; other unidentified schools
1977
African American politicians and clergy with Richard J. Daley
Mayor Richard J. Daley at a podium with African American politicians and clergy giving the victory sign.
1972
Al Raby at the Raby Dinner
At the head table at the Raby Testimonial Dinner at the Palmer House Hotel are, left to right: Mrs. Raby, Albert A. Raby, and Mrs. Jessie Houston. The dinner honored Raby for his leadership of the CCCO (Coordinating Council of Community Organizations).
1967
C. T. Vivian speaking
Civil rights leader and educator Reverend Dr. C. T. Vivian speaks at a microphone.
1970

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