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University of Chicago. Office of the President. Beadle Administration. Records
This collection contains records of the University of Chicago Office of the President, covering the administration of George W. Beadle, who served as President from 1961-1968. Included are administrative records such as correspondence, reports, publications, budgets and personnel material.
Northwestern University Archives Subject Files
The Northwestern University Archives Subject Files reflect significant events, groups and issues that have occurred at Northwestern University.
Felix Vallé letter
Letter by Felix Vallé, St. Genevieve, Missouri, to Pierre Menard. Discusses the sale of an enslaved person by G. Beauvais to Auguste Chouteau.
David Lambert deed of sale for enslaved girl, Jemima
Milford, Newhaven County. Deed of sale for an enslaved Black girl named Jemima sold to Amos Botsford. Attached seal. Signature: David Lambard. Text: Lambert.
Woodlawn Community Collection
The Woodlawn neighborhood is 8 miles south of the Loop. The neighborhood runs roughly from 60th Street south to 67th Street and from the Lake west to King Drive and in places to South Chicago Avenue. The area was annexed into Chicago in 1889. Woodlawn is number 42 of the 77 official communities that make up Chicago. Includes correspondence, biographical
Wendell Reid papers
From 2000-2004, Wendell Reid was co-chair of the National Association of Black and White Men Together, a gay, multiracial, multicultural organization committed to overcoming racism, sexism, homophobia, HIV/AIDS discrimination and other inequities through educational, political, and social activities.
Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, Chicago Chapter records
Correspondence, programs, and newsclippings concerning a proposed commemorative service for Carter G. Woodson (founder of the ASALH) and efforts to establish a Chicago Public Library branch in his honor. Also present are additional materials on ASALH history, African American history observances, and the U.S. Bicentennial Celebration.
Cook County Circuit Court Judges oral histories
The Cook County Circuit Court Judges Oral History Project was conducted by graduate students in Loyola University's Public History program. Working in teams of three, students conducted research on interview subjects, developed questions, and conducted oral history interviews with retired Cook County Circuit Court Judges.
Antoine Roy manumission of enslaved woman, Catherine
St. Louis; Manumission of enslaved woman named Catherine, by her enslaver, Antoine Roy; document signed also by M.P. Leduc, Mozzell and Amos Stoddard.
Black History collection
This collection was assembled from various small manuscript items donated to the UIC Library Special Collections department starting in 1968.
Al Browne papers
Al Browne was a circus clown and circus manager.
Jazz Serial Publications. Collection
The Jazz Serial Publications contains magazines, newspapers, journals, newsletters, and other publications of music, jazz, blues, and Chicago. Publications are primarily from the United States but also Australia and Japan.
Better Government Association records
Candidates' statements, topically-arranged investigation files, newsclippings, press releases, minutes, and correspondence of the BGA, a Chicago non-profit, investigative organization founded in 1923 that has focused media attention on waste and corruption in city, state, and federal government. Topics are primarily Chicago area cases, including the Alderman Thomas Keane case; investigations of government agencies, policies, and contracts, especially in health care,
Prexy Nesbitt papers
Prexy Nesbitt was a leader in organizing Chicago’s support for southern African liberation and against apartheid. He wrote extensively on southern Africa and collected materials on liberation movements there.
MoMing Dance and Arts Center Records
MoMing was a center in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood for dance training and avant-garde performance as well as an art gallery. It was formed in 1974 by Jackie Radis, Jim Self, Susan Kimmelman, Eric Trules, Kasia Mintch, Tem Horowitz, and Sally Banes. Along with local artists, it hosted many guest dancers and artists of renown, including Trisha Brown, Bill T. Jones,
Robert C. Weaver collection
Robert Clifton Weaver (1907-1997) was a noted economist who was educated (B.S., 1929; M.A., 1931' and Ph.D., 1934) at Harvard University. The collection consists of one letter from Weaver to Russell Ward Ballard and two letters from Weaver to U.S. Representative Barratt O'Hara. It also contains four articles addressing civil rights issues that were written by Weaver.
John M. Ragland collection of visual materials
Items relating to John Ragland, his family and his career, ca. 1917 to 1970's, working for the betterment of African Americans, economically and socially, in Ohio, in Chicago, in the U.S. Army during World War II; and as executive director of the South Central Association (Chicago). Also includes materials relating to his son, Albert Ragland while serving as executive director
Central Area, The Links, Inc. archives
The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of 12,000 professional women of color in 270 chapters located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring
Prince Hall Freemasonry archives
Prince Hall Freemasons are a branch of US Freemasonry which separated from the US Freemasons about two centuries ago and decided to become independent. Prince Hall Freemasonry has been deemed regular by the United Grand Lodge of England. Prince Hall Freemasons were originally all African-American, although today’s Prince Hall Freemasons have slightly more varied Lodges and welcome other races as
Samuel Smith papers
Letter, from Baltimore, to Mr. Cox. Order for fifer's suit for bearer (1777 April 19, Autograph letter signed, 1 page); Indenture between William Hannah, Baltimore and Samuel Smith, of the same County, Merchant, for one enslaved Black girl named Clem (1782 November, Document signed, 1 page).
Charles W. Pierce collection, 1904-2009
Charles Warner Pierce, 1876-1947 is believed to be the first African American to be awarded a B. S. in chemical engineering in the U.S. He received the degree from Armour Institute of Technology (Chicago) in 1901. Armour Institute is a predecessor school of Illinois Institute of Technology.
Mahalia Jackson photographs
Black-and-white photographic prints related to the career of gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, including portraits of Jackson and images of her performing and receiving awards. Also included are an audience with Pope Paul VI, a photograph with Princess Grace of Monaco (signed), views of church revival services, and Jackson's concerts and public appearances during tours of Europe, India, and Japan. Several
Lawrence Laird Sutherland papers
Audits and other financial records, annual meeting material, and tenant correspondence pertaining to Sutherland's ownership and management of the Rowan Trees Hotel (500 W. Englewood, Chicago) for over fifty years. Also includes some personal materials of Sutherland, including greeting cards and correspondence received from relatives and some narrative family history material.
William B. Lloyd Jr. papers
William Bross Lloyd, Jr. has written extensively on decolonization, nuclear disarmament, international cooperation, and Third World development. He is the founder and editor of "Toward Freedom," a monthly newsletter which has been published under his guidance since 1953. Initially, "Toward Freedom" focused on the Decolonization movement, especially in Africa. In recent years Lloyd has widened the scope of this publication
Irene Britton Smith papers
Irene Britton Smith (1907–1999) was born and educated in Chicago, where she attended Wendell Phillips High School and the Chicago Normal School. Music and music composition were her avocation. Professionally, she taught reading in the Chicago Public schools for forty years. During her summer vacations she studied music in Chicago, receiving a BM from the American Conservatory in 1946, and