Chicago Civil Service League. Records, 1901-1913

  • IdentificationICU.SPCL.CCSL
  • TitleGuide to the Chicago Civil Service League Records1901-1913
  • PublisherUniversity of Chicago Library
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Date1901-1913
  • Physical Description1 linear foot (2 boxes)
  • RepositorySpecial Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.
  • AbstractContains correspondence, minutes, reports, and clippings of a league formed in 1901 to secure observance of civil service laws in Chicago. The Records contain minutes, reports, correspondence and other documents regarding the foundation and activities of the League.

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Politics, Public Policy and Political Reform

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The Chicago Civil Service League was formally organized on January 21, 1901 to attempt to secure observance of civil service laws in Chicago. According to Leonard White, it flourished during the first twenty years of this century, but gradually declined in membership and importance.

The records in this collection begin with the founding of the League in 1901, and end in 1913. Minutes, reports, and correspondence are arranged in approximately chronological order. Also included are clippings, League publications and other documents.

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  • NamesChicago Civil Service League.
  • Subject
    • Civil service -- Illinois -- Chicago.
    • Civil service.