Coalition to Save the South Shore Country Club archives

Descriptive Summary

Title: Coalition to Save the South Shore Country Club archives
Identifier: BMRC.HARSH.SOUTHSHORE_CLUB
Repository: Chicago Public Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Woodson Regional library
Language: English
Size: 14.0 Linear feet
Dates: 1978-1997

Historical note

South Shore Country Club, originally a private club which barred African Americans, was scheduled for demolition in 1977. A grassroots coalition of community organizations organized to save, preserve and restore the historic site for all citizens.

Scope and Contents note

Papers include programs, clippings, correspondence, church newsletters and photographs.

Related Archival Materials note

South Shore Community Records - Chicago Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center South Shore Newspaper Collection - Chicago Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center South Shore Commission Records - Chicago History Museum

Processing Information note

This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 July 26 by Lisa Calahan and Andrew Steadham.

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