Richard J. Daley Ephemera Collection, Bulk, 1955-1968

  • IdentificationMSRJDE68
  • TitleRichard J. Daley Ephemera Collection MSRJDE68
  • PublisherSpecial Collections
  • RepositorySpecial Collections
  • Physical Description10.0 Linear feet
  • Date
    • Bulk, 1955-1968
    • 1955-2003
  • AbstractRichard J. Daley (1902-1976) served as Mayor of Chicago from 1955 to 1976 and as chairman of the Democratic Party of Cook County from 1953 to 1976. This collection contains materials that relate to Daley's life and career and is meant to supplement the Richard J. Daley Collection. The materials include speeches, ephemera, and other memorabilia.
  • Origination
    • Chicago (Ill.). Mayor (1955-1976 : Daley).
    • Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976

Earl Bush Papers. Earl Bush was Daley's speechwriter for most of the Mayor's tenure.

László Kondor Photograph Collection. Kondor was Mayor Daley's official photographer from 1972 to 1976.

Main finding aid page for our extensive holdings from Richard J. Daley.

Richard J. Daley Oral History Collection.

Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) was a six-term mayor of the city of Chicago (1955-1976) and the influential chair of the Cook County Democratic Party from 1953 until his death in 1976. Daley served as an Illinois State representative and Senator (1936-1946), State Director of Revenue (1948–50), and Cook County Clerk (1950–55) before being elected mayor. As mayor, Daley focused on municipal services, the development of the city center, and the fiscal health of the city. As Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee, he wielded local and national political power.

Read a more complete biography of Mayor Daley.

Richard J. Daley Ephemera Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Illinois at Chicago

UIC Special Collections and University Archives may not have the equipment available for patrons to view or listen to the "other media" items listed in Series IV. Patrons should call before their visit for more information.

UIC Special Collections and University Archives may not have the equipment available for patrons to view or listen to some audio-visual items. Patrons should call before their visit for more information.

For some items, especially some audio-visual materials and photographs, reproductions may not be made because of copyright restrictions. Please ask an archivist for details.

The materials in this collection were donated by various individuals to supplement the Richard J. Daley Collection.

This collection contains materials that relate to Daley's life and career and is meant to supplement the Richard J. Daley Collection. The materials include speeches, ephemera, and other memorabilia.

Series I: Speeches, 1954-1965

Series II: Correspondence, 1953-2009 (bulk 1953-1975)

Series III: Photographs, 1968-1975

Series IV: Audiovisual Media, 1995

Series V: Ephemera, 1954-1962

An item-level list is available. Please contact an archivist for more information.

  • NamesDaley, Richard J., 1902-1976
  • Geographic Coverage
    • Illinois--Chicago.
    • Illinois--Cook County.
  • Subject
    • Politicians.
    • Politics and government.
    • Speeches, addresses, etc.