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Carrying schoolbooks
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A girl and a boy carry reading materials for school.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Mary Peter Clover, Robert Thomas, and Mel Hosch at a dining event
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Seated at a dining event are, in the foreground, left to right: Mary Peter Clover, Robert Thomas, and Mel Hosch.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Three people modeling fashions at a "We Care" event
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Two African American women and a man modeling fashions at a "We Care" campaign event.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Mayor Daley's Physical Fitness Award event, group of award winners
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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.
Date:
1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 65th Annual Banquet
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Scene from Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 65th Annual Banquet.
Date:
March 17, 1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Richard J. Daley with Bill Berry and others
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Mayor Richard J. Daley (center) with Bill Berry (second from right) and others at the Palmer House Hotel.
Date:
1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Richard J. Daley and others in a parade car
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Mayor Richard J. Daley riding in an open car with a Loyola coach and another man.
Date:
April 1, 1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Richard J. Daley with William Dawson and others
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Mayor Richard J. Daley seated on a stage at a campaign event with supporters including William Dawson (left).
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Congressman William Dawson, Senator Paul Douglas, Richard J. Daley and others
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Mayor Richard J. Daley walking outside with a group including Congressman William Dawson (right foreground), Senator Paul Douglas, and others.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Congressman Mitchell and Judge Will at an event
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Pictured from left to right are: Illinois Congressman Arthur Mitchell, federal Judge Hubert Will, Michael Igoe, and others at an unidentified event.
Date:
circa 1940s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Richard J. Daley and an African American woman at a banquet
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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.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Richard J. Daley with an African-American group
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Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking with two unidentified African American women as two men look on.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Community activities, 1973 (Folder 606)
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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
Date:
1973
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
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Public access
Imagery of Chicago public and private schools, 1975 (Folder 611)
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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)
Date:
1975
Collection:
James S. Parker Collection
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Public access
Rene Simpson and two others
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Rene Simpson (center) with two unidentified others.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Delores Johnson welcomes new members to The Leaguers
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Mrs. Delores Johnson (left) president of The Leaguers, an official auxiliary of the Chicago Urban League, welcomes new members to the group as they kick off their 13th Annual Benefit for the agency. New members of The Leaguers are Mrs. Iris Jamerson (center) and Mrs. Patricia Matthews (right).
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Dressing room
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Group of young women and a man in a dressing room.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Group in a kitchen
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Group of people in a kitchen.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Marion Henley
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Marion Henley of the Chicago Urban League.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Stateway Mothers Society annual banquet
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View of a crowd seated at tables at the Stateway Mothers Society annual banquet.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
The Reverend Jesse W. Cotton and others
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The Reverend Jesse W. Cotton (left) seated at a table with others.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Warner Saunders and Edwin M. Schroeder
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Warner Saunders (left) and Edwin Schroeder (right) at an event.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Crowd at Soldier Field at night
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Date:
1971
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Children on a bus
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Group of children aboard a school bus.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Children at an event
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Group of children assembled for an event.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Here's What You Do
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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.
Date:
1973-03-07 00:00:00
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
James Compton speaking with a woman
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James W. Compton (right) speaks with an unidentified woman. Two others are seated behind them.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
James Compton with beer company employees
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James W. Compton (standing, third from right) with Old Milwaukee Beer and Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company employees. One of the seated men holds a poster that reads "Change Urban Life - Join the Chicago Urban League".
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Group of women at a banquet
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A group of women pose behind a banquet table. From left to right they are: Mabel Wilson, Minor Fells Townsend, Milfred Allen, Ida O. Williams, Jewel Wren, Ruth Wilson, Jimmye Calm, Edith Readus, Elena Moore, Bertha Rigsby, Essie Rowell, Josie Foster, Julia Fairfax, Fannie Woodley, and Rachel Ridley.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Reenlistment ceremony for Sargeant Irby Shears
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Reenlistment ceremony with the U.S. Army Recruiting Division for Sargeant Irby Shears, held at the Chicago Urban League. Pictured left to right are: Major John D. Spells (U.S. Army Recruiting Division), Mr. James Taylor and Mr. Willie Gainer of the Chicago Urban League, and Sargeant Irby Shears.
Date:
1975-08-06 00:00:00
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
James Compton with two others
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James W. Compton (center) with two other men.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Diahann Carroll and James Compton
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James W. Compton with singer and actress Diahann Carroll.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
James Compton, Richard Linyard, Dr. James Buckner, and others
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Group gathered at a meeting. Seated at a table in the foreground are James W. Compton (left), Richard Linyard (center), and Dr. James Buckner (right). The group standing behind them includes Ernest Collins (second from left),Darryl Grisham (third from right), and Barbara Proctor (second from right).
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Bud Billiken Parade
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A parade queen waves from atop a Chicago Urban League van in the Bud Billiken Parade.
Date:
circa 1984-1985
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Trio of men at a function
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Three unidentified men at a function.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Rosie Lee Grace, Willie Grace and William A. Brown
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Pictured together are, left to right: Rosie Lee Grace, Willie Grace, and police officer William A. Brown.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Dr. Percy Julian
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Portrait of Dr. Percy Julian.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Willie Pittman
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Willie Pittman standing outside a building.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Group of people at an event
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Two men and two women conversing at an event.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Bill Berry, James Forman, and the Reverend Arthur M. Brazier
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Pictured during a conference at the Palmer House (c. 1956-1967) are, left to right: James Forman, Bill Berry, and the Reverend Arthur M. Brazier.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Two men looking at documents
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Two men seated at a desk reviewing documents.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Jr Craftsmen (Masons) Annual Banquet
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Group at the Jr Craftsmen (Masons) Annual Banquet. Pictured left to right are: Vernon B. Williams, H. D. Smith, Henry Fort, James Lemon, William Veeck, Obed E. Vanderburg, Alvin J. "Al" Prejean, Dick "Night train" Lane, Paul Turner, Walter Worrill, Edwin C. Berry, and Mr. Gleason. Bill Veeck was the speaker at the event.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Dizzy Gillespie with a group of young people
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Report Meet Dizzy Gillespie Guest (Gillespie is seated at the right.)
Date:
1961-04-03 00:00:00
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Chicago Urban League headquarters (back view)
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View of the Chicago Urban League headquarters at 4500 S. Michigan Avenue.
Collection:
Chicago Urban League records
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Public access
Harry S. Truman, John H. Sengstacke, and Richard J. Daley in the Bud Billiken Parade
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Former President Harry S. Truman, John H. Sengstacke (Chicago Defender), and Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley ride in an open top car in the Bud Billiken Parade.
Date:
1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Three people modeling fashions at a "We Care" event
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Two African American men and a woman modeling fashions at a "We Care" campaign event.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Three men with Richard M. Daley at a "We Care" event
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Three African American men standing in a group which includes Richard M. Daley (second from left) at a "We Care" campaign event.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Civic Center Plaza
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Unidentified man giving a speech at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Civic Center Plaza. Mayor Richard J. Daley is behind him.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Scene from banquet at Sherman House Hotel with Richard J. Daley
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Richard J. Daley (center) with a group of African American clergy and politicians and others, at a banquet at the Sherman House Hotel.
Date:
circa 1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Friendship Banquet photo album, head table guests
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A group of people stand at the head table at the Friendship Banquet. Mayor Richard J. Daley is at the far right, applauding.
Date:
July 24, 1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access

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272 Chicago (Ill.) 24 Loop (Chicago, Ill.) 8 North Lawndale (Chicago, Ill.) 6 South Shore (Chicago, Ill.) 5 Chicago Lawn (Chicago, Ill.) 5 Lower West Side (Chicago, Ill.) 5 Mount Greenwood (Chicago, Ill.) 5 Pilsen (Chicago, Ill.) 5 South Chicago (Chicago, Ill.) 4 West Lawn (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Auburn Gresham (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Avalon Park (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Bridgeport (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Calumet Heights (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Douglas (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Humbolt Park (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Irving Park (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Morgan Park (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Norwood Park (Chicago, Ill.) 3 Uptown (Chicago, Ill.) 3 West Elsdon (Chicago, Ill.) 3 West Loop Gate (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Armour Square (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Beverly (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Clearing (Chicago, Ill.) 2 East Side (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Edgewater (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Englewood (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Fuller Park (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Gage Park (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Galewood (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Garfield Park (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Garfield Ridge (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Gary (Ind.) 2 Grand Boulevard (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Grand Crossing (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Hyde Park (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Little Village (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Near South Side (Chicago, Ill.) 2 New City (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Portage Park (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Roseland (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Andersonville (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Archer Heights (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Avondale (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Beverly Hills (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Bronzeville (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Chatham (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Dunning (Chicago, Ill.) 1 East Garfield Park (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Hegewisch (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Lake View (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Little Italy (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Logan Square (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Near West Side (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Printers Row (Chicago, Ill.) 1 River North (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Rogers Park (Chicago, Ill.) 1 South Deering (Chicago, Ill.) 1 South Loop (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Washington (D.C.) 1 Washington Heights (Chicago, Ill.) 1 West Loop (Chicago, Ill.) 1 West Ridge (Chicago, Ill.) 1 West Town (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Wicker Park (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Woodlawn (Chicago, Ill.)

216 Chicago Urban League 57 Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976 33 Berry, Edwin C., 1910-1987 26 Compton, James, 1938- 8 Dawson, William L. (William Levi), 1899-1990 7 Jackson, Jesse, 1941- 7 King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 6 Daley, William M., 1948- 6 Young, Whitney M. 5 Daley, Eleanor, 1907-2003 4 Wyatt, Addie L., 1924-2012 3 Brazier, Arthur M. 3 Jarrett, Vernon, 1921-2004 3 Veeck, Bill 2 Bertrand, Joseph 2 Bilandic, Michael A. (Michael Anthony), 1923-2002 2 Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993 2 Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 2 Jordan, Vernon E. (Vernon Eulion), 1935- 2 Julian, Percy Lavon, 1899-1975 2 Kelly, Edward J. (Edward Joseph), 1876-1950 2 Metcalfe, Ralph H. 1 AFL-CIO 1 Arvey, Jacob M. (Jacob Meyer), 1895-1977 1 Barnett, Etta Moten, 1901-2004 1 Barrett, Edward J., 1900-1977 1 Bevel, James L. (James Luther), 1936-2008 1 Black Panther Party 1 Boy Scouts of America 1 Burris, Roland W. 1 Carroll, Diahann 1 Chicago Sun-Times 1 Clark, Kenneth Bancroft, 1914-2005 1 Cobbs, Clarence H. 1 Daylie, Daddio 1 Dickerson, Earl B., 1891-1986 1 Edgar, Jim 1 Egan, Edward M., 1932-2015 1 Elijah Muhammad, 1897-1975 1 Evans, Joseph H. B. (Joseph Henry B.), 1915- 1 Forman, James, 1928-2005 1 Hamilton, Alice, 1869-1970 1 Hamilton, Norah 1 Hampton, Fred, 1948-1969 1 Hull-House (Chicago, Ill.) 1 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1 International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (CIO) 1 Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972 1 Jewish Labor Committee (U.S.) 1 Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. 1 Kennelly, Martin H., 1887-1961 1 Kerner, Otto, 1908-1976 1 Kim Sisters (Musical group) 1 King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006 1 Kitt, Eartha 1 Lane, Frayser T. (Frayser Titus), b. 1892 1 Lane, Richard, 1928- 1 Marcin, John C. 1 Mboya, Tom 1 McCormick, Brooks, 1917-2006 1 McNair, Barbara 1 Mitchell, Arthur Wergs, 1883-1968 1 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 1 National Council of Jewish Women 1 Operation PUSH (U.S.) 1 Payne, Freda 1 Proctor, Barbara 1 Robinson, Renault 1 Roosevelt University 1 Ross, Diana, 1944- 1 Rustin, Bayard, 1912-1987 1 Sampson, Edith S. (Edith Spurlock), 1901?-1979 1 Saunders, Warner 1 Sawyer, Eugene 1 Simon, Paul, 1928-2003 1 Smith, Abby 1 Smith, Kenneth B. 1 Strayhorn, Earl 1 Supremes (Musical group) 1 Tilmon, Jim 1 Travis, Dempsey J. (Dempsey Jerome), 1920-2009 1 Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 1 Vivian, C. T. 1 Washington, Harold, 1922-1987 1 Western Electric Company 1 Wick, John W., 1935- 1 Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

91 Politicians 89 Politics and government 84 Civil rights workers 53 Mayors 27 Political campaigns 26 Speeches, addresses, etc. 20 Youth 18 African American children 18 Award presentations 17 Citizen participation 17 Community development 17 Litter (Trash)--Prevention 17 Teens 16 School children 15 Political participation 13 Dinners and dining 13 Posters 12 Parades 10 Children 8 Clergy 8 Gardens 8 Public schools 7 Dwellings 7 Gardening 6 Awards 6 Catholic schools 6 Inauguration 6 Parks 5 African American singers 5 Parade floats 5 Portraits 4 Wreckers (Vehicles) 3 Adults 3 City council members 3 Police 3 Presidents 3 Roads--Design and construction 3 Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.) 2 Art 2 Christmas 2 Costume 2 Judges 2 Labor unions 2 Lawyers 2 Musicians 2 Parties 2 Refuse collection vehicles 2 Saint Patrick's Day 2 School libraries 1 African American musicians 1 African Americans--Education 1 Asian Americans 1 Bethlehem Center (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Billboards 1 Birthday parties 1 Black power--United States 1 Buildings 1 Camps 1 Carnivals 1 Cheerleaders 1 Comiskey Park (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Community development, Urban 1 Dance 1 Employees 1 Entertainers 1 Exhibitions 1 Food 1 Girl Scouts 1 Governors 1 Historic buildings 1 Holidays 1 Howell House (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Irish Americans 1 Laborers 1 Mexicans 1 Public libraries 1 Religion 1 Roads--Maintenance and repair 1 Signs and signboards 1 Singers 1 Sports 1 Students 1 Teenagers 1 United States. Army 1 Volunteers 1 Voter registration