Publicity photographs of Mayor Harold Washington of Chicago
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Publicity photographs of Mayor Harold Washington of Chicago
- Identifier
- BMRC.CHM.HW_PHOTOS
- Repository
- Chicago History Museum
- Language
- English
- Size
- 3.3 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1985-1987
Scope and Contents note
Includes portraits and informal scenes of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington during his tenure as the first African American mayor of the city. Views include public events (such as parades, ribbon-cuttings, award ceremonies, community and church meetings, galas, fundraisers, press conferences, city council meetings, campaign-related events) and informal meetings with Chicago citizens entertainers, athletes, foreign officials, politicians, and religious leaders. Also present in the collection are 4 folders of related press releases.
Custodial History note
Gift of Chicago (Ill.) Mayor's Press Office (1988.0079).
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 October 19 by Andrew Steadham.