Photographic prints made by staff of the Chicago Daily News, ca. 1932-1970.

  • Collection ID X.1998.1997
  • Creator Names Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer.
  • Title Photographic prints made by staff of the Chicago Daily News [graphic].
  • Dates ca. 1932-1970.
  • Physical description 636 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in. or smaller.
  • Collection summary
    • Photographic prints made by the Chicago Daily News staff, primarily showing people and events in Chicago (Ill.). Events include air and rail accidents, demonstrations, exhibitions, and political events. People include artists, entertainers, government employees, police, and politicians. Also includes children, African Americans, Chinese Americans, Korean Americans, and women. Most women appear to be at society gatherings or events. Some images relate to crimes, sports, and religion in Chicago. Some photographic prints have news clippings adhered to the verso. Many photographic prints show evidence of retouching by the photo technicians at the Chicago Daily News offices.
    • Arranged topically.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit the Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News collection, Chicago History Museum.
  • Finding Aids Note Container list available.
  • Subjects
    • Women Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Religion Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Politicians Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Police Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Korean Americans Illinois Chicago 1930-1969.
    • Government employees Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Artists 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Demonstrations Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Chinese Americans Illinois Chicago 1930-1969.
    • Children Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago 1930-1969.
    • Accidents Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Crimes Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Entertainment events Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Events Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • People Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Interpersonal relations 1930-1969. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 1930-1969.
  • Genre Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc