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  • Collection ID 1987.0104
  • Creator Names Palmer, Jack C., photographer. pht
  • Title Chicago society photographic albums collection [graphic].
  • Dates 1912-1916.
  • Physical description 3 albums (366 photographic prints) : b&w ; 31 x 21 cm. (12 x 8 1/4 in.) or smaller.
  • Collection summary Formal and informal views of society people, mainly women, at various events in Chicago, 1912-1916. Subjects include weddings, horse shows, sports such as tennis and golf and organizations such as the Junior League. Seems to be collected by photographer whose photo is in two of the albums.
  • Finding Aids Note Index of names available (1987-104).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Burton Historical Collection, 1976 (1987.0104).
  • Names Palmer, Jack C.
  • Subjects
    • Upper class Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Weddings Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Horseback riding Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Tennis Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Golf Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Women Clothing & dress Illinois Chicago.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs.
  • Genre
    • Photograph albums. gmgpc
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1987/104.htm