Elizabeth Hollander papers

  • Creator Names Hollander, Elizabeth L., 1939-
  • Title Elizabeth Hollander papers [manuscript], 1983-1989.
  • Physical description 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, speeches, meeting agendas and notes, newspaper clippings, and other papers of Elizabeth Hollander, the first female commissioner of the City of Chicago Department of Planning. Materials pertain to Hollander's work with the Department of Planning. Includes one folder of materials related to the Chicago Works Together development plan (ca. 1984). Also present are texts of speeches given by Mayor Harold Washington (ca. 1984-1985).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Elizabeth Hollander (2010.0033).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, in the Mayor Harold Washington administration neighborhood and economic development policy papers include: Thom Clark papers, Robert Giloth papers, Robert Mier papers, Ken O'Hare papers, Judith Walker papers, Harold Washington collection of papers, Kenneth M. Reardon's dissertation on Local economic development in Chicago, and the Chicago Mayor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs records.
  • Names
    • Hollander, Elizabeth L., 1939- Archives.
    • Washington, Harold, 1922-1987.
    • Chicago (Ill.). Department of Planning.
    • Washington, Harold, 1922-1987.
    • Chicago (Ill.). Department of Planning.
  • Subjects
    • City planning Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Women city planners Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government 1951-
  • Genre
    • Agendas (administrative records) aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Newspaper clippings. aat
    • Speeches. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.