Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Biographical/Historical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Processing Information note
- Indexed Terms
Collection Access
9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628
Washington Heights Community Organization archives
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Washington Heights Community Organization archives
- Identifier
- BMRC.HARSH.WASH_HEIGHTS
- Repository
- Chicago Public Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Woodson Regional library
- Language
- English
- Size
- 2.0 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1968-1980
- Creator
- Washington Heights Community Organization (Chicago, Ill.).
Biographical/Historical note
Washington Heights Community Organization (WHCO), formed in 1967 for the upkeep and economic development and growth of the area, was initially composed of formal block clubs in the Washington Heights and Mt. Vernon communities. The organization also campaigned to name a neighborhood elementary school after Marcus Garvey.
Scope and Contents note
The archive includes correspondence, board minutes, agendas, newspaper clippings and organizational files.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 September 8 by Bergis Jules.