Bertha Palmer and Palmer family research collection

  • Creator Names Palmer, Bertha Honoré, 1849-1918.
  • Title Bertha Palmer and Palmer family research collection [manuscript], 1891-1974, bulk 1930-1974.
  • Physical description 1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
  • Collection summary Research notes, correspondence, newspaper clippings, postcards, and magazine articles relating to Bertha H. Palmer and the Palmer family, arranged alphabetically by subject. Most materials are newspaper clippings and research notes compiled by James Guth in the 1970s. Topics include Potter Palmer; real estate investment in Chicago and Florida; family activities; Mrs. Palmer's many philanthropies; the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition; the 1933 Chicago World's Fair; Mrs. Palmer's estate in Sarasota County, Florida, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Family members represented are Michel Cantacuzene, Jr.; Ida Honore; J.H. O'Neil, Jr.; Bertha Honore Palmer; Gordon Palmer; Honore Palmer, Sr.; Honore Palmer, Jr.; Potter Palmer I; Potter Palmer II; Potter Palmer III; Potter Palmer IV; Potter D'Orsay Palmer; Marjorie Merriweather Post; Bertha Palmer Thorne; and Arthur Wood.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Bertha H. Palmer and family photo collection (X.3419.2009.2). Also additional manuscript materials by Mrs. Palmer in the "Potter Palmer and Palmer estate papers"; in the "Bertha Honore Palmer (Mrs. Potter Palmer) papers"; and in the World's Columbian Exposition, Board of Lady Managers records.
  • Names
    • Palmer, Bertha Honoré, 1849-1918 Archives.
    • Palmer, Bertha Honoré, 1849-1918 Homes and haunts Illinois Chicago.
    • Palmer, Bertha Honoré, 1849-1918 Homes and haunts Florida Sarasota County.
    • Palmer, Potter, 1826-1902 Homes and haunts Illinois Chicago.
    • Honoré, Bertha.
    • Palmer, Honore, 1874-
    • Palmer, Potter, 1875-1943.
    • Cantacuzene, Michel.
    • Palmer family.
    • Thorne family.
    • Wood, Arthur.
    • Honoré, Henry Hamilton, Jr.
    • Post, Marjorie Merriweather.
    • 1350 North Lake Shore Drive (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Art Institute of Chicago.
    • Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
    • World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
    • Guth, James, compiler.
  • Subjects
    • Dwellings Illinois Chicago.
    • Dwellings Florida Sarasota County 20th century.
    • Families Illinois Chicago.
    • Women Illinois Chicago.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Near North Side (Chicago, Ill.) 1880-1929.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc.
    • Sarasota (Fla.) Buildings, structures, etc.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs.
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Newspaper clippings. aat
    • Research notes. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.