Algimantas Kezys visual materials

  • Collection ID 1986.0603; 1986.0758; 1986.0759; 1986.0760; 1986.0784; 1988.0544.1-.2
  • Creator Names Kezys, Algimantas, photographer. pht
  • Title Algimantas Kezys visual materials, 1965-1995, bulk 1965-1967 [graphic].
  • Physical description
    • 48 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in.
    • 1 photomechanical print : calendar ; 41 x 41 cm. (16 x 16 in.)
    • 1 photomechanical print : calendar, b&w ; 11 x 14 in.
    • 1 folder of non-graphic material.
    • 2 linear feet, 2 bound items (1 oversized folder)
  • Collection summary Black-and-white photographic prints and printed material by Algimantas Kezys depicting the Chicago built environment and lakefront. Also includes Kezys<U+2019> 1988 and 1995 photograph calendars titled, "Chicago," and his book, "Variations on a Theme: World<U+2019>s Fairs of the Eighties," which also contain his images.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Algimantas Kezys was a photographer and author who emigrated from Lithuania to Chicago in 1950. His work is in the permanent collection of a number of museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, which also held the first major exhibit of his photography in 1965.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Talman Home Federal Savings and Loan Association calendar for 1989 [graphic], and books by Kezys, catalogued separately.
  • Acquisition information Gift in 1986 of Dr. Vytenius Grybauskas (1986.0603); Dr. Algimantas Kelertas (1986.0604); Dr. Julius and Lydia Ringus (1986.0760); Dr. Petras and Stefa Kisielius (1986.0759); Liudas Simaitis (1986.0760); Algimantas Kezys, S.J. (1986.0784); Gleveckas, A. (1988.0544.1-.2).
  • Names
    • Art Institute of Chicago Photographs.
    • Chicago Board of Trade Photographs.
    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport Photographs.
    • Comiskey Park (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago Photographs.
    • Field Museum of Natural History Photographs.
    • Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company Photographs.
    • Lake Point Tower (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Lincoln Park Zoo Photographs.
    • Marina City (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Merchandise Mart (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Orchestra Hall (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Prudential Building (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Rookery Building (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Sears Tower (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Photographs.
    • Back of the Yard Free Fair (1965 : Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Burnham Park Harbor (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Garfield Blvd. West 2400.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Lake Shore Drive North.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Michigan Avenue North 400.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Michigan Avenue North 800.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Streets Wacker Drive West.
    • Michigan, Lake Photographs.
  • Subjects
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago 1960-1969 Photographs.
    • Apartment houses Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Boats Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Chinese Americans Illinois Chicago 1960-1969 Photographs.
    • Columns Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Concerts Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Construction industry Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Doors & doorways Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Elevated railroads Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Exhibitions Photographs.
    • Fairs Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Fences Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Galleries & museums Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Harbors Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Lakes & ponds Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Museums Illinois Chicago 1960-1969
    • Office buildings Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Parking Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Playgrounds Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Railroad bridges Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Railroad cars Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Railroad stations Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Skylights Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Skyscrapers Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Stadiums Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Stained glass Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Stairways Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Stores Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Streets Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Trees Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Waterfronts Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Winter Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Women Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
    • Zoos Illinois Chicago 1960-1969. lctgm
  • Genre
    • Aerial views. gmgpc
    • Calendars. gmgpc
    • Books. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.