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Katz, Marilyn Interview. June 9, 2018.
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Marilyn Katz is a communication strategist and founder of MK Communications. She advised Mayor Richard M. Daley on public relations during his tenure.
Date:
2018-06-09
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access


Mosena, David. Interview. October 27, 2017.
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David Mosena was Chicago's planning commissioner under Mayor Harold Washington and remained planning commissioner under Mayor Richard M. Daley. He then served as Mayor Daley's chief of staff (1991-1992), as aviation commissioner (1992-1996), president of the Chicago Transit Authority (1996-1997), chair of the Chicago Landmarks Commission (1999-2010) and president and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry (1997 – present). Interview includes discussion of the 1992 Chicago Loop flood.
Date:
2017-10-27
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access


Vallas, Paul. Interview. April 20, 2018.
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Paul Vallas served as Mayor Richard M. Daley's budget director (1990-1993) and as CEO of Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001).
Date:
2018-04-20
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access


Chico, Gery. Interview. November 1, 2017.
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Gery Chico served as Mayor Richard M. Daley’s chief of staff (1992-1993), president of the Chicago Board of Education (1995-2001), president of the Chicago Park District (2007-2010), and chair of the Board of the City Colleges of Chicago (2010). Interview includes discussion of the 1992 Chicago Loop flood and the 1994 World Cup.
Date:
2017-11-01
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J.Daley, Richard M. Daley and Michael Bilandic at a Fish Derby
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Mayor Richard J. Daley with Alderman Michael Bilandic (left) and Senator Richard M. Daley (center) on a boat on Lake Michigan during a Park District fishing derby.
Date:
circa 1972-1976
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access


Richard M. Daley after winning mayoral election
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Portrait of Mayor Richard M. Daley with a cigar, after winning mayoral election.
Date:
1989
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access


Richard M. Daley with his family and alone
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Portraits of Richard M. Daley with his family and alone.
Date:
circa 1989
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access


We Care Daley re-election campaign event
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Richard M. Daley (right) and Eleanor R. Daley (second from right) with three others at a "We Care" re-election campaign event for Richard J. Daley.
Date:
circa 1971
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard M. Daley and children with Clean Up posters
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Richard M. Daley (center) with two children displaying "clean up" posters. Two unidentified men stand behind the children.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley, Eleanor Daley, and Richard M. Daley at McKinley Park
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis"Daley, and State Senator Richard M. Daley walking at McKinley Park during a fish derby event.
Date:
circa 1972
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family on a railroad car
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Standing on the back of a railroad car are, left to right: an unidentified man, Richard J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Richard M. Daley, Michael Daley, an unidentified woman, William Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Mary Carol Daley, and Michael Daley. A flag of Chicago is displayed below the railing.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Opening of St. Lawrence Seaway, Richard J. Daley in airplane
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Opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway; Richard J. Daley with his sons Richard M. and Michael Daley look out an airplane window. Marty Hogan (WCFL) is in the background at the right.
Date:
1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family at mayoral inauguration
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Richard J. Daley poses with his family at his first inauguration as mayor of Chicago. The Superintendent of Police is on the far right.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley's swearing-in ceremony as Cook County Clerk
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Richard J. Daley speaks into a WCFL radio microphone at his swearing-in ceremony as County Clerk. Listening in the front row are John Daley, William Daley, Richard M. Daley, and Michael Daley. Behind them are Michael J. Daley, Mary Carol Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Eleanor R. Daley, and Alderman Stanley Nowakowski.
Date:
1954
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley and family on election night
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Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley seated on election night. Standing behind them are, left to right: Michael, Mary Carol, Michael J., Richard M., and Eleanor R. Daley.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley and family on election night
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Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley seated on election night. Their children standing behind them are, left to right: Michael, Mary Carol, Richard M., and Eleanor R. Daley.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley boys greet White Sox Pitcher Billy Pierce
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The four Daley boys welcome White Sox pitcher Billy Pierce back to Chicago. A man behind them holds a "Welcome Committee" sign. The boys' mother, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, is in the background at the right.
Date:
1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family at a mayoral campaign rally
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Daley family members hold signs and cheer as the Lou Breese Orchestra plays at a Daley mayoral election campaign rally. In attendance are Michael J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Michael, Richard M., Mary Carol, and Eleanor R. Daley.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


County Clerk Induction Ceremony
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Richard J. Daley with his wife Eleanor "Sis" Daley, their seven children and his father (Michael J. Daley) at his induction ceremony as County Clerk. An unidentified woman and Father Murray are also pictured.
Date:
December 7, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


County Clerk Induction Ceremony
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Richard J. Daley with his wife Eleanor "Sis" Daley and their seven children, and his father (Michael J. Daley) at his induction ceremony as County Clerk. Father Murray, an unidentified man, Martin Kennelly, and Abraham Lincoln Marovitz are also pictured.
Date:
December 7, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


County Clerk Installation, Richard J. Daley with family and others
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Richard J. Daley and others at his installation as County Clerk. Posing behind a desk are, back row, left to right: Sadie Sullivan (aunt of Richard J. Daley), Richard J. Daley, Kitty Smith (aunt of Richard J. Daley), May M. Ballenger (family friend), Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Josephine Dunkle (sister of Lillian Daley), Patricia Daley. Front row: Richard M., Mary Carol, Michael J., Michael, and Eleanor R. Daley.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Looking at Democratic primary ballot
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Looking at the Democratic primary ballot. On left: Richard J. Daley. On right: Adlai Stevenson II, Michael, Richard M., and Mary Carol Daley in center.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley being sworn in as Cook County Clerk
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Richard J. Daley being sworn in as Cook County Clerk. Left to right are: Judge Jarecki, Richard J. Daley, Adlai Stevenson II, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Patricia Daley and unidentified man. In front: Michael, Richard M., Mary Carol and Eleanor R. Daley.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Group of Daley family members
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Left to right: Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Richard M. Daley, Eleanor R. Daley, Michael Daley, and Michael J. Daley posing in a group.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley and family on election night
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Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley seated, holding hands, on election night.. They are surrounded by their children Michael Daley, Mary Carol Daley, Patricia Daley, and Richard M. Daley.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Bush, George W. Interview. February 28, 2018.
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George W. Bush was governor of Texas (1995-2000) and president of the United States (2001-2009). Interview includes discussion of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Date:
2018-04-19
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley's children
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Collage of portraits of the children of Eleanor "Sis" and Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley: Mary Carol Daley, Patricia Daley, Richard M. Daley, Michael Daley, Eleanor R. Daley, William Daley, and John Daley.
Date:
1949
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Eleanor Daley and Richard M. Daley at an event in support of Richard J. Daley
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Eleanor "Sis" Daley and her son Richard M. Daley with supporters of Richard J. Daley at an event.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family outside
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Standing together outside are, left to right: Richard M. Daley, Michael Daley, Richard J. Daley, and Michael J. Daley. Michael and Richard J. Daley are wearing swimming trunks.
Date:
1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family outside after an event
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Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Michael Daley, John Daley, Richard J. Daley, Mary Carol Daley, and Richard M. Daley standing outside near a building. Eleanor "Sis" Daley holds a diploma in a cover with a logo on it.
Date:
1963
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family at mayoral inauguration
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Members of the Daley family in attendance at Richard J. Daley's first inauguration as mayor of Chicago. In the foreground are, left to right: Richard M. Daley, John Daley, and Mary Carol Daley. Their grandfather, Michael J. Daley is in the row behind them.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family at mayoral Inauguration
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Richard J. Daley with his wife Eleanor and their children and his father Michael J. Daley on Inauguration day, posing behind a podium with the seal of the City of Chicago on the front.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley boys at mayoral inauguration
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The four sons of Richard J. and Eleanor "Sis" Daley wave at their father's first inauguration ceremony as mayor of Chicago. Mary Carol Daley is partly visible at the right.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family on election night
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Daley family members outside a building [69 West Washington?] on election night. Pictured left to right are: Mary Carol, Eleanor R., Eleanor "Sis", Michael J., Richard M., and Michael Daley.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family at a mayoral campaign rally
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Michael J. Daley (Richard J. Daley's father), wife Eleanor, and children applaud from the front row at a mayoral election campaign rally. Orchestra leader Lou Breese is in the foreground at the right.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley and family on election night
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Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley seated on election night. Standing behind them are, left to right: Michael, Mary Carol, Michael J., Richard M., and Eleanor R. Daley.
Date:
circa 1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley family at a mayoral campaign rally
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Seated at the front of an audience during a mayoral election campaign event are, left to right: Michael J. Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Michael Daley, Richard M. Daley, Mary Carol Daley, and Eleanor R. Daley.
Date:
circa 1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley and family on election night
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Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley seated on election night. Standing behind them are, left to right: Michael, Mary Carol, Michael J. (his father), Richard M., and Eleanor R. Daley.
Date:
1955
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Daley boys greet White Sox Pitcher Billy Pierce
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The four Daley boys welcome White Sox pitcher Billy Pierce back to Chicago. A crowd stands behind them, some holding signs.
Date:
1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard J. Daley being sworn in as Cook County Clerk
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Richard J. Daley being sworn in as Cook County Clerk. Left to right are: Sidney Olsen, Judge Jarecki, Michael J. Daley, Richard J. Daley, Adlai Stevenson II, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Patricia Daley and unidentified man. In front: Michael, Richard M., Mary Carol and Eleanor R. Daley.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Baseball with Dad, Richard J. Daley and his sons
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Richard J. Daley plays baseball with three of his sons. Pictured left to right are: William (Bill), Richard. M., Richard J., and Michael Daley.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Higginbottom, Elzie Interview. May 21, 2018.
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Elzie Higginbottom is a Chicago real estate developer and has endorsed Richard M. Daley in all of his mayoral campaigns since 1983.
Date:
2018-05-21
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access


Jarrett, Valerie Interview. December 13, 2018
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Valerie Jarrett worked for Mayor Harold Washington, and later Mayor Richard M. Daley, as deputy corporation counsel for finance and development (1987-1991). In 1991, Mayor Daley named her deputy chief of staff, then, planning commissioner (1991-1995), and finally chair of the Chicago Transit Authority (1995-2003). When Barack Obama was elected president, she served as director of the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs (2009-2016).
Date:
2018-12-13
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access


O'Grady, Sheila. Interview. October 27, 2017.
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Sheila O'Grady was director of code enforcement for Chicago's zoning department (1993-1996), liaison for Mayor Richard M. Daley's Intergovernmental Affairs office (1996-2000), and chief of staff for the mayor (2000-2005). Interview includes discussion of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Date:
2017-10-27
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access


Schmidt, John. Interview. November 1, 2017.
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John Schmidt headed Mayor Richard M. Daley's transition team in 1989 and served as his first chief of staff for about 90 days. He then chaired the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (1989-1994) before working as associate attorney general in President Bill Clinton's administration (1994-1997). Interview includes discussion of Richard M. Daley’s time as Illinois State’s Attorney (1981-1989) and his time as Illinois State Senator (1973-1981), as well as the 1989 Chicago mayoral race.
Date:
2017-11-01
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access


Richard M. Daley and Michael Bilandic with others
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Richard M. Daley (center) and Alderman Michael A. Bilandic (left) outdoors with unidentified others.
Date:
circa 1972-1976
Collection:
László Kondor photograph collection
Access:
Public access


Richard M. Daley meets Lyndon B. Johnson
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Richard M. Daley, introduced by Eleanor "Sis" Daley, shakes hands with President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date:
circa 1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Reception with the Daley family, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Diefenbakers, and William Stratton
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A pre-dinner reception with Eleanor R. Daley, Richard M. Daley, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Michael Daley, Mary Carol Daley, Canadian Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker, Olive Diefenbaker, Governor William G. Stratton, John Daley, and William Daley.
Date:
July 6, 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard M., John, Richard J. and William Daley at a baseball game
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Richard M. Daley, John Daley, Mayor Richard J. Daley and William (Bill) Daley watch a baseball game.
Date:
circa 1955-1976
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access


Richard M. Daley speaking in front of a memorial poster of his father
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Richard M. Daley speaking in front of a large memorial poster of his father, Mayor Richard J. Daley. The Honorable Abraham Lincoln Marovitz is seated to the right.
Date:
1989
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access