Chicago Teachers Union visual materials

Images depicting three decades of strike action including a 1959 protest walk, 100 Days of Crisis (1979-1980), protesting in Springfield, IL (1981) and Solidarity Day (1981). Rallies and picketing during 1983-1984 is widely covered.

Images depicting the rally for jobs by the American Federation of Teachers Black Caucus (undated), Oh No Leroy Day (1984), strike coordination meeting (1984), executive board meeting (1984), rally in Springfield, IL (1985), rally against the Chicago Tribune (1986), the 1987 strike and the Truant Officers rally (1992-1993).

Images depicting strike activities including Solidarity Day (1981), the 1984 and 1987 strikes, marching at the Board of Education (1991) the Truant Officers rally (1992) and school closings protests (circa 2001-2002).

Images from the Labor Solidarity march (2001-2002).

Negatives from the 1983 strike and undated negatives from various strikes.

VHS tapes titled “CTU Fights School Closings” (May 2002) and Bunche School closing (undated).

Undated picket signs, possibly from the 2012 strike.

Images documenting CTU leadership visiting schools and meeting with teachers throughout Chicago.

Images documenting CTU leadership visiting schools and meeting with teachers throughout Chicago (1991-1996). Other materials include images of Harold Washington visiting schools (1986), international visitors (1990), a fundraiser for Harold Washington (1986), the Vaughn/Rice Testimonial Dinner, and undated images (circa 1930s-1950s) of various entertainment activities including a production by the Federation of Women High School Teachers.

Images depicting a variety of Union activities including the “Focus On” series (1970s-1991) documenting topics of concern in Chicago's schools including overcrowding, heating, neglect/disrepair and textbooks; Operation Push (undated and 1982); a 1960 election float; contract signing (1974); CTU elections and referendums (circa early 1980s-1984); the Quest Center (1995); and Vocational Education exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry (undated). Also included are images from the 50th anniversary of the CTU (1987) and other historical images spanning the first 50 years of the CTU along with the program from the 25th anniversary.

Images documenting the CTU leadership visiting schools and meeting with teachers throughout Chicago (1986-1995), international guests visiting CTU, elections (1990, 1995), and overcrowding in Chicago schools.

Negatives depicting activities including an undated Christmas party, the Quest Center (1995) and the LEAD Dinner (2001).

Slide set regarding CTU activities and rationale, including views of the 1933 demonstration against “payless paydays.”

Includes “Video Bulletin 2” (February 1992) and Marilyn Stewart on “Community in Focus” with Ed McElroy (February 2005).

Images of the First Annual Card Party and Dance (1938), “Sweethearts” CTU Glee Club (1939), Card Party and Style Show (1950, 1951), Men's Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner (1956, 1958, 1960), Credit Union Luncheon (1954) and Delegates and Representatives dinner (1954).

A 1999 Women's History Month spread featuring women within the CTU.

Images documenting meetings by the Political Action Committee (1975-1996), House of Delegates (1988-1990) and Executive Board (1988-1989, 1992-1993). Also included are images from delegate workshops (1977 and 1984) and Mayoral forums (1987 and 1989).

Images documenting CTU membership meetings (1985-1986 and 1988) and meetings in Springfield, IL (1977, 1981 and 1983).

Images documenting various meetings from the 1930s-1950s including open houses, education conferences, membership meetings, American Federation of Teachers conventions, the Illinois State Federation of Labor Convention (1945 and 1949) meeting with a Japanese labor delegation (1950). Also included are images of meetings relating to Lobby Day (1978, 1984 and 1984), the Professional Problems Committee (1987-1989, 1994 and undated), education reform (1988-1991), negotiations (1990-1995) and Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel [PSRP] (1983, 1985, 1988-1992 and undated).

Images documenting various meetings relating to professional development (1981), vocational education and PAVE committee (circa 1980s), local schools council (1989) and pension board (1989).

Color images of various meetings including Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel (1988), House of Delegates (1989), Pension Board (1989), Lobby Day (1989, 1999), Negotiations (1989-1995), Committee meetings (1990), Political Action Committee (1992-1993 and undated), Professional Problems Committee (1994), and the LEAD Dinner (2001). Negatives depicting a Professional Problems Subcommittee meeting (1994) and various other unidentified meetings (undated).

BETA video tape titled House of Delegates – Contract (1992-1993).

Images of various meetings including the Representative meeting (1948) and the 12th Annual Education Conference (1952).

Images depicting groups within the CTU including the Executive Board (1970s, 1987 and 1990), homebound teachers, legislators (1992-1998), Pension Trustees (1982), playground teachers (1977 and undated) and vocational education (1970s and 1994). Also included is one folder of portraits of CTU leadership (circa 1930s-1950s).

Images of groups including the Executive Board (1990) legislators (1993, 1996-1998), past presidents, Pension Board and school nurses. Also included are images from a photo album of CTU Field Representative Eugene Borucki. Individuals are listed in folder descriptions.

Includes images of Horace N. Herrick and Lydia Trowbridge.