Clayton Mark papers

  • Creator Names Mark, Clayton, 1858-1936.
  • Title Clayton Mark papers [manuscript], 1902-1942.
  • Physical description 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, condolence letters, memorials, clippings, and a ledger of Clayton Mark. Mr. Mark was a Chicago manufacturer of wrought steel pipe and water well supplies, who served as president of the Chicago Board of Education 1902-1905 and of the Civic Federation 1907-1925. Correspondence (1919-1936) is mainly between Mr. Mark and his son Clarence regarding family affairs and management of family finances. Also present are condolence letters and memorials upon Clayton Mark's death in 1936. The collection also contains a disbound scrapbook of news clippings about the Chicago Public Schools, July 1902-February 1903; and a cash receipts and disbursements ledger maintained by the estate of Clayton Mark, August 14, 1936-December 15, 1942.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Gordon Mark (1996.0239; 1997.0082).
  • Names
    • Mark, Clayton, 1858-1936 Archives.
    • Chicago (Ill.). Board of Education.
    • Civic Federation of Chicago (Ill.)
    • Clayton Mark & Company (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Civic leaders Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Families Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Manufactures Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Plumbing Equipment and supplies Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • School board members Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Ledgers. aat
    • Newspaper clippings. aat
    • Scrapbooks. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.