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Chicago Daily News negatives collection

Collection of black and white photographic negatives created by staff photographers of the Chicago Daily News. Primarily contains images of events, people, and activities in the Chicago area as well as national events that held a local interest. Topics include civic ceremonies, public demonstrations, court cases, festivals, ethnic celebrations, and persons in the news, especially politicians, local celebrities, and criminals.

Dates: ca. 1901-1973   |   Extent: ca. 243 negatives : glass ; 8 x 10 in.; ca. 17,731 negatives : glass ; 5 x 7 in.; ca. 65,000 negatives : glass ; 4 x 5 in.; 7,767 negatives : nitrate ; 8 x 10 in. and smaller.; 1 negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.; ca. 200,000 negatives : b&w ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller.; ca. 10,500 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm.
Archives: Chicago History Museum