Corneal A. Davis papers

  • Creator Names Davis, Corneal A., 1900-1995.
  • Title Corneal A. Davis papers [manuscript], 1939-1968, bulk 1957-1967.
  • Physical description 3 linear ft. (6 boxes)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, financial materials, speeches, publications, newspaper clippings, newsletters, pamphlets, and other papers of Corneal A. Davis, an African American minister and community leader in Chicago, primarily relating to his work as chairman of the American Negro Emancipation Centennial Commission in Illinois and as a Democratic representative from the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago in the Illinois General Assembly.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Corneal A. Davis (M1968.0733).
  • Names
    • Davis, Corneal A., 1900-1995 Archives.
    • Democratic Party (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Illinois. American Negro Emancipation Centennial Commission.
    • Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives.
    • Illinois. American Negro Emancipation Centennial Commission.
    • Illinois. General Assembly.
  • Subjects
    • African American legislators Illinois 20th century.
    • African American clergy Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Exhibitions Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Legislators Illinois 20th century.
    • Slaves Emancipation United States Anniversaries, etc.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
    • Hyde Park (Chicago, Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Articles aat
    • Clippings. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Financial records. aat
    • Newsletters. aat
    • Speeches. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.