The Palm Tavern visual materials

  • Collection ID 2006.0002
  • Creator Names Oliver, Gerri, 1920-
  • Title The Palm Tavern visual materials approximately 1960s-2000s [graphic].
  • Physical description 7 linear feet, including 33 images (3 folders)
  • Access and usage restrictions Six mounted photographs are currently in the conservation lab and are temporarily unavailable for public use.
  • Collection summary Black-and-white photographic prints (18) and printed posters (15) collected by proprietor Gerri Oliver for display at The Palm Tavern, a bar located at 446 E. 47th Street in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago that often featured jazz and blues performances. Several photographs depict Oliver with musicians and patrons, including Dizzy Gillespie, Josephine Baker, and Juanita Passmore. Also included are photos of Joe Lewis and Lynne Carter (autographed) and printed material related to performances and events, local business advertisements, Louis Farrakhan, Malcolm X, and Jesse Jackson.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit artist(s). Some restrictions may apply.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Gerri Oliver papers, 1956-2001 [manuscript].
  • Biographical or Historical Note The Palm Tavern, a Bronzeville community gathering place, was opened in 1933 by James Knight, considered the first mayor of Bronzeville. Knight later sold the establishment to Geraldine "Gerri" Oliver in 1956, who operated The Palm Tavern until it was closed by the city of Chicago in 2001.The building has since been demolished.
  • Names
    • Oliver, Gerri, 1920- Archives.
    • Palm Tavern (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • African American business enterprises Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African American women Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Bars (Drinking establishments) Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Blues musicians Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Jazz musicians Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • 446 East 47th Street (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
    • Grand Boulevard (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Photographic prints. gmgpc
    • Posters. gmgpc