Arthur B. Farwell papers

  • Creator Names Farwell, Arthur Burrage, 1852-1936.
  • Title Arthur B. Farwell papers [manuscript], 1900s-1974, bulk 1900-1936.
  • Physical description 1 linear foot (2 boxes)
  • Collection summary Diaries, notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings relating to Arthur B. Farwell, a prominent crusader against alcohol use, gambling (especially racetrack betting), political corruption and vote fraud, crime and vice in Chicago, especially in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Includes materials on his work with the Hyde Park Protection Association, which he served as secretary, and the Chicago Law and Order League, which he served as president.
  • Biographical or Historical Note In 1909, Farwell was instrumental in persuading Mayor Busse to shut down the First Ward Ball.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Steven Austin Farwell (2008.0172.1).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include separate small collections of the Hyde Park Protective Association records; the Chicago Law and Order League records; and separately cataloged publications by those organizations.
  • Names
    • Farwell, Arthur Burrage, 1852-1936 Diaries.
    • Chicago Law and Order League.
    • Hyde Park Protective Association (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Election districts Illinois Chicago 1st Ward.
    • Law enforcement Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Political corruption Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Prohibition Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Prostitution Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Vice control Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Hyde Park (Chicago, Ill.) 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Clippings. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Diaries. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.