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Community activities, 1967 (Folder 598)
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. 1967 community activities at: Avalon Park, Hookway and Sbarbaro schools; Cameron School; Dvorak, O'Keefe and Parkside schools; All Saints, Holy Rosary and Alfred Kohn Schools; Howland and Lawson schools; Mason School; Our Lady of Guadalupe School; Our Lady of Perpetual Help School; Saint Ailbe, Saint Felicitas schools; Saint Francis Cabrini School; Saints Peter and Paul School; Harriet Beecher Stow School and Off the Street Club; Ward School; other unidentified community activities
1967
Other community activities, 1975 (Folder 613)
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
Girls and woman dressed for a Hallowe'en party
Group outside Howell House. They are dressed for a Hallowe'en party, wearing domino masks and costume dresses. An African American woman is dressed as a crossing guard. A sign on the door of the building behind them reads "Halloween Party - This Saturday Night - Here".
1965
Boy examining a camera
Young African American boy sitting and looking down at a camera in his lap with furrowed brow.
1965
Meeting in the White House Cabinet Room
President Lyndon B. Johnson listening in a meeting with primarily African American members of the National Bar Association in the Cabinet Room of the White House.
1966
Fifth mayoral inauguration, Richard J. Daley applauds Joseph Bertrand
Mayor Richard J. Daley applauds new city Treasurer Joseph G. Bertrand during his inauguration, part of Daley's fifth mayoral inauguration ceremonies.
1971
Fifth mayoral inauguration, Richard J. Daley shaking hands with Joseph Bertrand
Mayor Richard J. Daley reaches across from the podium to shake hands with the new City Treasurer Joseph G. Bertrand, during Daley's fifth mayoral inauguration.
1971
Fifth mayoral inauguration, Richard J. Daley swearing in Joseph Bertrand
Mayor Richard J. Daley swearing in Joseph G. Bertrand (at far left) as City Treasurer during Daley's fifth mayoral inauguration. Bertrand was the first African American man to hold a major elective office in Chicago.
1971
William Daley with a group of women at a "We Care" event
William Daley with a group of African American women at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
Group of African Americans with Daley "We Care" support kites
A group of African American people posing outside with two "We Care …So Does Mayor Daley" supporter kites.
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 people, mostly African American, at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
Richard J. Daley in front of a "We Care" campaign office
Mayor Richard J. Daley standing amongst a group of people, mostly African American, in front of a "We Care" campaign office.
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
Scene from banquet at Sherman House Hotel with Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley with African American clergy and politicians at a banquet at the Sherman House Hotel.
1967
Richard J. Daley with Police Superintendent O.W. Wilson and others
An unidentified man shakes hands with Superintendent of Police O. W. Wilson (second from left). Mayor Richard J. Daley (center) and others look on.
1963
Richard J. Daley with Little Miss Woodlawn
Mayor Richard J. Daley with Little Miss Woodlawn.
1961
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).
1960
Richard J. Daley with a member of the Sanitary District, a city council member, and others
Richard J. Daley with a member of the Sanitary District, a city council member and others at a political event.
1959
Chicago Urban League Annual Meeting, 1948
Bill Veeck speaks at a podium during the Chicago Urban League's Annual meeting, held at the Sherman Hotel. 350 people were present at the event. A banner behind the head table reads: "American Teamwork Works! - Chicago Urban League".
1948
Annual Meeting, 1962
Pictured at the Chicago Urban League Annual Meeting are, left to right: H. B. "Bob" Law, President, CUL; Kathryn Dickerson; and Benjamin Scrutchions, Superintendent of School District 169, East Chicago Heights, Illinois.
1962
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
Speaker at a Democratic Party banquet
Mayor Richard J. Daley and President Lyndon B. Johnson applaud an unidentified African American speaker at a Democratic Party banquet.
1966
Man speaking at a microphone at a "We Care" event
An African American man speaking at a microphone surrounded by a group of others including William Daley at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
Eleanor Daley shaking hands with a man during the "We Care" campaign
Eleanor "Sis" Daley shaking hands with an African American man. They are observed by another man standing on the left and by William Daley who is walking behind Eleanor. A "We Care" campaign poster is posted on a tree on the left.
1970
Man speaking at a "We Care" campaign event
An African American man speaks at a podium at a "We Care" campaign event.
1970
We Care Daley re-election campaign event
Mayor Richard J. Daley standing outside on a street with a large group people at a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Richard J. Daley.
1971
We Care Daley re-election campaign event
William Daley and Alderman Tyrone Kenner in conversation with others at a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Mayor RIchard J. Daley.
1971
We Care Daley re-election campaign event
An unidentified woman pins a badge on a man at a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Mayor RIchard J. Daley. She stands behind a desk displaying "We Care" brochures.
1971
Congressman Dowdy, Richard J. Daley, Archibald Carey and Senator Davis
Congressman Dowdy, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Archibald Carey and Senator Davis at a banquet.
1964
Richard J. Daley views "Bal Masque Night" proclamation
Members of Theta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa sorority (AKA) present a scroll proclaiming "Bal Masque Night" to Mayor Richard J. Daley. Left to right, the women are: Mrs. Maxine Kirkwood, president of the chapter; Mrs. Celeste Sawyer, and Mrs. Lauretta Naylor, chairman of the event. Sixth ward Alderman Robert Miller looks on at the right. The event was held as a benefit for the NAACP, Chicago Urban League, and Defender Charities.
1963
Richard J. Daley with an African American man
Mayor Richard J. Daley with an unidentified African American man.
1960
Norah Hamilton drawing "'Canaries' in a Picric-Acid Plant," from Alice Hamilton's book "Exploring the Dangerous Trades"
"'Canaries' in a Picric-Acid Plant," drawing of four African American workers at a World War I-era picric acid plant by Norah Hamilton, Hull-House director of children's art; the plant was on the Canary Islands in the Passaic River in New Jersey
1940
Summer staff of Bethlehem Center
The summer staff at the Bethlehem Center sitting on stairs leading up to building doors, presumably the center's back door.
1963
Joseph Bertrand, Mayor Richard J. Daley, and John Marcin
Mayor Richard J. Daley clasps hands with City Treasurer Joseph Bertrand (left) and City Clerk John Marcin (right) in City Hall after election victory.
1972

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