Alcock and Hoban families photograph collection, [approximately 1910-1940]

  • Collection ID 1987.0462 &1987.0458.1-3
  • Title Alcock and Hoban families photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates [approximately 1910-1940]
  • Physical description 2 linear feet, including approximately 45 images (1 box, 1 folder)
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage or negatives in cool storage; please email research@chicagohistory.org.
  • Collection summary Black-and-white photographs (approximately 40 items) and color photographic prints (2 items) related to the Alcock and Hoban families, as well as a memorial postcard in remembrance of Edward Hoban. Photographs depict mainly portraits of family members Thomas H. Alcock, Theresa Hoban Alcock, Edward F. Hoban, John H. Alcock, and Thomas Victor Scott. Archbishop Edward F. Hoban served as Bishop of Rockford (Ill.), 1928-1942. John Alcock served as acting Chicago police chief or commissioner three times (1918-1919; 1923, 1930-31). He was born in Ireland and came to Chicago in 1889. His first wife was Theresa Hoban Alcock, sister of Bishop Hoban. Photographers included Walinger Studio, Laveccha Studio, and probably family members.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include illuminated citations to John H. Alcock in the "Illuminated resolutions of appreciation collection."
  • Acquisition information Gift of Thomas H. Alcock (1987.0458.1-3) and Mrs. Thomas H. Alcock (1987.0462).
  • Names
    • Alcock, Theresa Hoban, 1878-1921 Portraits.
    • Alcock, Thomas H., 1907- Portraits.
    • Hoban, Edward F. (Edward Frances), 1878-1966 Portraits.
    • Alcock, John H. (John Henry), -1941 Portraits.
    • Scott, Thomas Victor Portraits.
    • Catholic Church Bishops Portraits.
    • Chicago (Ill.). Police Department. Officials and employees Portraits.
    • Alcock, Thomas H., 1907- donor.
    • Alcock, Thomas H., Mrs., donor.
  • Subjects
    • Catholics Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Families Illinois Chicago 1910-1939. lctgm
    • Police Illinois Chicago 1930-1939. lctgm
  • Genre
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints Color. gmgpc