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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

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

Woman and man selling circus tickets
Woman and man selling circus tickets to a woman.
1960

Senior woman arranging evergreens in vase
Senior woman arranging small evergreen branches in a vase as others look on.
1960

Women helping young girls with crafts project
Two women help two young girls working on crafts projects.
1964

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

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

Toddlers playing in a wheeled cart
Toddler boy climbing into a wheeled cart to play with two others.
1959

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

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

Young girl playing number board game
Young girl playing with number board game.
1969

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

Children doing an arts and crafts project with balloons
Children doing an arts and crafts project with balloons at a Carnival event.
1965

Teenage boys in the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club waiting room
Five teenage boys in the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) waiting room.
1960

Teenagers playing basketball in a gymnasium
Four African American teenagers play basketball in a gymnasium as coaches and teammates look on.
1960

Boys riding toy cars and trucks
Four boys riding metal toy cars and trucks, including a miniature steam roller, ambulance, and fire truck.
1960

Young boy reading a book
Young African American boy sitting at a table and reading a picture book.
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

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

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

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

Boys and an adult playing baseball
Group of eight boys and an adult playing a game of baseball in a neighborhood play lot.
1950

Teenagers dancing in a gymnasium
Three teenagers dancing in a gymnasium.
1955

Young boys riding in toy cars
Two young boys ride in metal toy cars at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) indoor tot lot.
1959

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

Teenagers singing with maestro
Large group of teenagers singing in a room, led by a maestro.
1960

Woman making macrame wall hangings
Woman making macrame wall hangings.
1970

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

Boy with spool
Boy sitting on the curb in front of an unknown building with a spool slung over his shoulder.
1955

John T. Ramey in his office
John T. Ramey, Executive Director of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, sitting in his office.
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

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

Girls at a chalkboard at Kenwood Study Center
Two girls working at a chalkboard in Kenwood Study Center while an instructor looks on.
1960

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

Teenage couples dancing in a gymnasium
Three teenage couples dancing in a gymnasium.
1955

Young woman stirring a pot on a stove
A young woman standing in front of a stove, stirring a pot with a wooden spoon.
1960

Young children playing in a large sandbox
Six young children playing in a large sandbox outdoors.
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

Young Asian girl reading a book
Young Asian girl sitting on the floor while reading a picture book.
1960

Young boy with toy guided into a building
Young boy with a pull-toy is guided into a building by a woman holding the door open.
1960

Boys working on an arts and crafts project
Two boys seated at a table working on an arts and crafts project.
1960

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

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

Young people in front of Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building
Group of young people gathered in front of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building at night.
1960

Young boy playing Pin-The-Tail-On-The-Donkey
Young boy wearing a blindfold playing Pin-The-Tail-On-The-Donkey.
1960

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building
Exterior view of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club building, located at 5480 South Kenwood Avenue.
1960

Children painting as a craft activity
Two young children painting outdoors as a craft activity.
1964

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

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