South Chicago Neighborhood House records

  • Creator Names South Chicago Neighborhood House (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title South Chicago Neighborhood House records [manuscript], ca. 1935-1982, bulk 1950-1980.
  • Physical description 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
  • Collection summary News articles, correspondence, employee information, published items, reports, and notes pertaining to the South Chicago Neighborhood House, a social settlement located at 8458 South Mackinaw Avenue in the South Chicago Community Area of Chicago, Illinois. The collection also includes a group study done on the "Tomato Gang"; the South Works Service Awards presentation; and a speech given by Mary Apolinar. Collection is arranged alphabetically by topic.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Founded in 1914 as an affiliate of the American Baptist Convention, the organization has provided assimilation services for immigrants and classes and activities for community residents.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Michael Ochwat (2008.0023.1-53).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the South Chicago Neighborhood House photograph collection (2008.0023.2).
  • Names
    • South Chicago Neighborhood House (Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • 8458 South Mackinaw Avenue (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Apolinar, Mary.
  • Subjects
    • Immigrants Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Social settlements Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Social workers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Women Illinois Chicago Societies and clubs 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
    • South Chicago (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Reports. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.