Publicity photographs of Mayor Harold Washington of Chicago, [1985 Jan.-1987 Dec.]

  • Collection ID 1988.0079
  • Title Publicity photographs of Mayor Harold Washington of Chicago [graphic].
  • Dates [1985 Jan.-1987 Dec.]
  • Physical description
    • 800 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
    • 1 photographic print : col. ; 8 x 10 in.
    • 4 folders of non-graphic material.
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage.
  • Collection summary Includes portraits and informal scenes of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington during his tenure as the first African American mayor of the city. Views include public events (such as parades, ribbon-cuttings, award ceremonies, community and church meetings, galas, fundraisers, press conferences, city council meetings, campaign-related events) and informal meetings with Chicago citizens entertainers, athletes, foreign officials, politicians, and religious leaders. Also present in the collection are 4 folders of related press releases.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Chicago (Ill.) Mayor's Press Office (1988.0079).
  • Names
    • Washington, Harold, 1922-1987 Portraits.
    • Chicago (Ill.). City Council.
    • Chicago (Ill.). Mayor's Press Office.
    • Washington, Harold, 1922-1987
    • Chicago (Ill.). Mayor's Press Office
  • Subjects
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago 1980-1989.
    • Celebrities Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Clergy Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Mayors Illinois Chicago 1980-1989. lctgm
    • Parades & processions Illinois Chicago. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Race relations.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government 1981-
    • Chicago (Ill.) 1980-1989. lctgm
  • Genre
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints Color. gmgpc
    • Press releases. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.