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African American Police League (Chicago, Ill.) records

In 1968, five Black Chicago police officers founded the Afro-American Patrolmen's League (AAPL; renamed the Afro-American Police League in 1979 and later, the African American Police League), with the stated purpose of establishing a greater degree of professionalism in law enforcement, to elevate the image of the African American police person in the African American community, and to eliminate police

Dates: 1961-1988,   |   Extent: 213.75 linear ft. (332 boxes processed).; 1 oversize folder.; 1 sound cassette. (Original).; Film reels. (Original).
Archives: Chicago History Museum

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago records

Office files of the central office of the YMCA of metropolitan Chicago (Ill.) primarily concerning administration, fund raising and building campaigns, program development, and coordination of activities of YMCA departments in Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs. Includes minutes of the board of trustees (1868-1975), the board of managers (1858-1975), the General Secretary's cabinet (1913-1962), and boards of directors of the branches,

Dates: 1853-1980   |   Extent: about 95 linear feet (197 boxes & 151 unboxed v.); 2 sound cassettes.; 66 sound recordings.
Archives: Chicago History Museum