Fred W. Blaisdell papers
- Creator Names Blaisdell, Fred W., 1911-1977.
- Title Fred W. Blaisdell papers [manuscript], 1917-1969.
- Physical description 2.5 linear ft. (6 boxes)
- Collection summary Correspondence, speeches, and other papers relative to Fred W. Blaisdell's work as executive director of the Better Government Association (ca. 1945-1957), as a member of the Union League Club of Chicago and of the Crusaders, an anti-prohibition group, and other aspects of Blaisdell's life. Topics include local, state, and national elections.
- Acquisition information Gift (M1972.0047).
- Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include a small collection of Blaisdell photographs (1972.0335) and the Better Government Association records.
- Names
- Blaisdell, Fred W., 1911-1977 Archives.
- Better Government Association (Ill.)
- Crusaders, Inc.
- Union League Club of Chicago.
- War Camp Community Service (U.S.)
- Better Government Association (Ill.)
- Crusaders, Inc.
- Union League Club of Chicago.
- War Camp Community Service (U.S.)
- Subjects
- Civil service ethics Illinois 20th century.
- Civil service ethics Illinois Chicago 20th century.
- Clubs Illinois Chicago 20th century.
- Conflict of interests Illinois 20th century.
- Conflict of interests Illinois Chicago 20th century.
- Political corruption Illinois 20th century.
- Political corruption Illinois Chicago 20th century.
- Political corruption United States 20th century.
- Political ethics Illinois 20th century.
- Political ethics Illinois Chicago 20th century.
- Prohibition Illinois Chicago 20th century.
- World War, 1914-1918 Middle West.
- Geographic coverage
- Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
- Illinois Politics and government 20th century.
- United States Politics and government 20th century.
- Genre
- Correspondence. aat
- Speeches. aat
- Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.