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Christopher School; Jones Commercial Evening School; Morgan Park, Esmond, Clissold schools; St. Cajetan School; St. Leo, St. Sabina schools; Garden Show; Sentry Food Mart; other unidentified community activities (1969) (Folder 600)
Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Christopher School; Jones Commercial Evening School; Morgan Park, Esmond, Clissold schools; St. Cajetan School; St. Leo, St. Sabina schools; Garden Show; Sentry Food Mart; other unidentified community activities (1969).
1969
Community activities, 1971 (Folder 602)
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. 1971 community activities at: Bradwell, Faulkner, O'Keefe and Parkside schools; Bradwell and Horace Mann schools; Bryn Mawr and St. Philip Neri schools; Our Lady of Peace and St. Michael schools; South Side S. Wed Club; other unidentified community activities
1971
Other unidentified community activities, 1973 (Folder 607)
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.
1973
Other community activities, 1975 (Folder 612)
Description: Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Mayor Richard J. Daley's campaign for a cleaner Chicago reached out to community groups, businesses, and students in Chicago's schools.
1975
Poverty speech by Marion Henley
Marion Henley (left), director of the Community Services Dept., speaks at the 28th Biennial convention of the National Council of Jewish Women at the Park-Congress Hotel.
1969
Robert T. Strube receives a Beautiful People Award
Robert T. Strube (center) receives the Chicago Urban League's Beautiful People Award. James W. Compton is at the left. Dr. James Buckner (right) speaks at a podium.
1975
Distributing Membership Campaign workers' kits to volunteers
Chicago Urban League volunteer Glenn Harston (right) distributes membership drive kits to fellow volunteers at the First National Bank. Pictured from left are: Rev. Lucretia Smith, Third Vice President of the Council of Religious Leaders; Veronica Fickling; Willie Pittman; William O. Stewart, and Maude Tancil.
1974
The Reverend Joseph Evans
Among other distinctions, The Reverend Joseph H. Evans served as President of the Chicago Urban League.
1960
Head table guests, Chicago Urban League Annual Luncheon
Among the head table guests at the Chicago Urban League's Annual Luncheon are, from the left: Edwin C. Berry, former League director; Robert M. Drevs, chairman, Peoples Gas Company; and H. B. Law, League Board Member.
1976
Walter Strickland points out target areas for League program
Chicago Urban League Communications Committee volunteer members listen intently as Walter Strickland, CUL Development Department Specialist, points out target areas for League program. Members include (l. to r.): H. B. Law, chairman of CUL executive committee; CUL Board Member, Philip B. Haff, Committee chairman and manager of Chicago area public relations, Western Electric Co.; and Harold Gulley, manager for public relations at Leo Burnett Co.
1973
Membership Campaign Drive April, 1963
Group of people holding donation tins for the Membership Campaign Drive.
1963
Celious Henderson and Dr. James Buckner, new Board members
New board members as of February 1968: Dr. James Buckner (left) and Celious Henderson (right).
1968
Richard J. Daley speaking at a microphone at a "We Care" event
Major Richard J. Daley speaking at a microphone surrounded by a group of people, mostly African American, at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
Richard J. Daley with group of African Americans at a "We Care" event
Mayor Richard J. Daley standing in the center of a group of African American people at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Civic Center Plaza
Unidentified man giving a speech at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Civic Center Plaza. Mayor Richard J. Daley and Colonel Jack Riley are behind him.
1970
Richard J. Daley, City Treasurer Bertrand and Michael Bilandic
Mayor Richard J. Daley (center) standing behind a bank of microphones with City Treasurer Joseph Bertrand (left) and Michael Bilandic (right).
1970
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago, 1966, Robert R. Taylor Homes Cadettes
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago in 1966, Robert R. Taylor Homes Cadettes marching on State Street at Wacker.
1966
Mayor Daley's Physical Fitness Award event, Richard J. Daley and awardee Willye Whyte
Mayor Richard J. Daley shakes hands with awardee Willye Whyte on the podium at a Mayor Richard J. Daley's Youth Foundation Physical Fitness Award event.
1966
Community activities, 1968 (Folder 599)
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. 1968 community activities at: Dante, Amelia Earhart and Thomas Hoyne schools; Saint Francis de Paula School; Gallistel, St. George, St. Patrick schools; other unidentified community activities
1968
Unidentified Community Activities, 1979 (Folder 616)
Description: Community Activities bring the city's government into the neighborhood. Chicago mayors Bilandic and Byrne's campaigns for a cleaner Chicago reached out to community groups, businesses, and students in Chicago's schools.
1979
James Bevel speaking
James Bevel speaking at a podium at the 1966 Soldier Field Rally.
1966
Congressman Ralph H. Metcalfe and the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson in conversation
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, president, Operation PUSH and Congressman Ralph H. Metcalfe in conversation during the Chicago Urban League's Annual Luncheon at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.
1976
Bill Berry receives a plaque from the Chicago Urban League
Bill Berry (second from right) receives a plaque from the Chicago Urban League at a testimonial dinner. Pictured left to right are: Ed Holmgren, Kathryn Dickerson, Berry, and Carey B. Preston.
1970
Annual Installation Tea of Joanna Snowden Model Community Council
At the Annual Installation Tea of Joanna Snowden Model Community Council, are, left to right: Frayser T. Lane, Director, Community Organization Department, Chicago Urban League; Installing officers: Roy Woods, President; Leroy Simpson, Vice President; Harold Wymbs, Recording Secretary; (Mrs.) Adele B. Wells, Corresponding Secretary; (Mrs.) Hermia Delaney, Treasurer; and (Mrs.) Lula Mullen, Assistant Treasurer.
1948
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
Three people modeling fashions at a "We Care" event
Two African American women and a man modeling fashions at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
Mayor Daley's Physical Fitness Award event, group of award winners
Group of Mayor Daley's Youth Foundation award winners at a Mayor Richard J. Daley's Youth Foundation Physical Fitness Award event. In the front row, kneeling and holding plaques are Willye Whyte (left) and Mamie Rallins (right). Another awardee, Steve Combs stands at the back right. Mayor Richard J. Daley is in the back row, holding a trophy.
1966
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 65th Annual Banquet
Scene from Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 65th Annual Banquet.
1966
Richard J. Daley with Bill Berry and others
Mayor Richard J. Daley (center) with Bill Berry (second from right) and others at the Palmer House Hotel.
1965
Richard J. Daley and others in a parade car
Mayor Richard J. Daley riding in an open car with a Loyola coach and another man.
1963
Richard J. Daley with William Dawson and others
Mayor Richard J. Daley seated on a stage at a campaign event with supporters including William Dawson (left).
1960
Congressman William Dawson, Senator Paul Douglas, Richard J. Daley and others
Mayor Richard J. Daley walking outside with a group including Congressman William Dawson (right foreground), Senator Paul Douglas, and others.
1960
Congressman Mitchell and Judge Will at an event
Pictured from left to right are: Illinois Congressman Arthur Mitchell, federal Judge Hubert Will, Michael Igoe, and others at an unidentified event.
1940
Richard J. Daley and an African American woman at a banquet
Mayor Richard J. Daley seated next to an unidentified African American woman at a banquet. Daley is being served a dish in a glass bowl.
1960
Richard J. Daley with an African-American group
Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking with two unidentified African American women as two men look on.
1960
Community activities, 1973 (Folder 606)
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. 1973 community activities at: George F. Cassell, John J. Duffy, Mount Greenwood; St. Cajetan; and St. Christina schools; John F. Eberhart, Mary Star of the Sea, Nativity BVM, and St. Adrian schools; Adams Apple Distributing Co., Aetna State Bank, Bea Leau Realty, Consolidated Liquors, Lawndale Unban Progress Center, Lincoln Park Conservatory Assn., Northwest national Bank, Portage and Belmont Library, Rogers Park Community Council, and Scandinavian Furniture Store; other unidentified community activities
1973
Imagery of Chicago public and private schools, 1975 (Folder 611)
Brian Piccolo School; Brian Piccolo and St. Julian schools; Myra Bradwell, Horace Mann, Our Lady of Peace, Parkside and St. Philip Neri schools; Bryn Mawr, Faulkner, Isabelle O'Keefe, and St. Nicholas schools; Chicago Vocational high School and Alfred D. Kohn schools; Columbus School; John F. Eberhart, Queen of the Universe, St. Mary Star of the Sea, and St. Turibus schools; Garvey, Hurley, Queen of the Universe, St. Mary Star of the Sea, and St. Turibus schools; Goethe School; Goethe and St. Gabriel schools; Thomas A. Hendricks School; King School; Mount Greenwood School; St. Bartholomew School; St. Charles Lwango School; St. Elizabeth School; St. Francis of Assisi School; St. Hilary School; St. Hyacinth and Scammon schools; St. Martin School; St. Thecla School; St. Timothy School; Ole A. Thorp School; Van Vlissingen School (1975)
1975
Crowd at Soldier Field at night
1971
Here's What You Do
Young men interested in entering the building and construction trade unions listen intently to Nelson Brown (left), placement coordinator for the New Chicago Plan. Getting information are (left to right) Charles Crenshaw, Johnny Green, and Jerome Reese.
1973
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