Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Processing Information note
- Processing Information note
- Biographical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Indexed Terms
Collection Access
Arthur L. Berman papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Arthur L. Berman papers
- Identifier
- BMRC.LOYOLA.BERMAN
- Repository
- Loyola University Chicago, University Archives and Special Collections
- Language
- English
- Size
- 17.0 Linear feet
- Predominant Dates
- Bulk, 1990-2002
- Dates
- 1977-2003
- Creator
- Berman, Arthur L., 1935-
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2011 February 28 by Lisa Calahan.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2009 November 9 by Lisa Calahan, Andrew Steadham, and Lauren Kalal.
Biographical note
Arthur L. Berman represented the Rogers Park neighborhood in the Illinois House from 1966 to 1976 and the Illinois Senate (9th District) from 1977 to 2000. During his time in the Illinois House and Senate he was well known for championing educational issues and tackled such issues as funding, parks, playgrounds, teachers, unions, crime, illiteracy, and special education. His interest and advocacy in these areas culminated in the passage of several school reforms into law and earned Berman the nickname of “The Education Senator.
Scope and Contents note
The Arthur L. Berman Papers include publicity, campaign materials, correspondence, press releases, photographs, awards, and biographical information.