Photographs of Chicago politics by Richard Gordon, 1978-1983.
- Collection ID 1995.0084
- Creator Names Gordon, Richard pht
- Title Photographs of Chicago politics by Richard Gordon [graphic].
- Dates 1978-1983.
- Physical description 24 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in.
- Collection summary Includes exhibition quality photographs made by fine art photographer Richard Gordon in the 1980s, showing Chicago political figures in various settings. Images include Richard M. Daley, Jane Byrne, Bernard Epton, Adlai E. Stevenson, James Thompson, and Harold Washington. Photographs show politicians and political campaign workers shaking hands, holding babies, making speeches, and engaged in other campaign activities. Most images also include members of the press, such as photographers and reporters. Photographed by Richard Gordon.
- Acquisition information Purchase, 1995 (1995.0084).
- Names
- Byrne, Jane, 1933- Portraits.
- Daley, Richard M. (Richard Michael), 1942- Portraits.
- Epton, Bernard 1921-1987 Portraits.
- Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965 Portraits.
- Thompson, James R., 1936- Portraits.
- Washington, Harold, 1922-1987 Portraits.
- Gordon, Richard, photographer. pht
- Subjects
- Journalists. lctgm
- Mayors Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Political elections Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Politics & government Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Press. lctgm
- Genre
- Portrait photographs. gmgpc
- Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc