The Attic organization (Chicago, Ill.) records, part 2

  • Creator Names Attic (Organization : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title The Attic organization (Chicago, Ill.) records, part 2 [manuscript], 1923-1986.
  • Physical description 1.25 linear feet (3 boxes)
  • Collection summary Minutes of meetings of the directors, board of governors, and members, 1923-1986; officers and membership lists, 1943-1965; communications to members, invitations, 1941-1954; a few menus and other items; lease between The Attic and Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago, May 1, 1934-1944 which includes blueprint plans for the 43rd and 44th floors of the Field Building, 135 South LaSalle Street, designed by Graham, Anderson, Probst, and White. The minutes are stored in eight folders and six leather-bound volumes. A ninth folder contains the lease and blueprints. Minutes concern mostly of the election and acceptance of new members. This collection also includes notices to members about changes in bylaws and increases in dues from the 1940s, Christmas menus from the 1940s and 1950s and a 25th anniversary invitation.
  • Biographical or Historical Note The Attic, a businessman's luncheon club, was formed February 23, 1923, and originally located at 120 West Adams. Beginning in 1934, The Attic was located on the 43rd and 44th floors of the Field Building at 135 South LaSalle Street in Chicago. Not to be confused with an earlier organization known as the Attic Club.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Jay N. Whipple, Jr., (2009.0058.1).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include The Attic organization (Chicago, Ill.) records, part 1; the "Photographs of meeting rooms of The Attic in Chicago" (1995.0222); and publications cataloged separately.
  • Names
    • Attic (Organization : Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • Field Building (Chicago, Ill.)
    • 135 South LaSalle Street (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Graham, Anderson, Probst, White, architect.
  • Subjects
    • Christmas Illinois Chicago 1940-1959.
    • Dinners and dining Illinois Chicago Societies, etc. 20th century.
    • Men Illinois Chicago Societies and clubs 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 20th century.
    • Loop (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Announcements. aat
    • Blueprints. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Membership lists. aat
    • Menus. aat
    • Invitations. aat
    • Minutes. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.