Chicago Special Olympics visual materials

  • Collection ID 2002.0037
  • Creator Names Cohen, Barbara Lee, photographer. pht
  • Title Chicago Special Olympics visual materials [graphic] approximately 1968-1995, bulk 1980-1989.
  • Physical description 1.25 linear feet, including 34 images (1 folder)
  • Collection summary Black-and-white photographic prints and color photographic copies documenting activities of the Special Olympics in Chicago, primarily in the 1980s, including images of basketball, tee-ball, bowling, gymnastics, swimming, and track and field events at Grant Park and other Chicago parks, as well as medal winners and award ceremonies. Includes a photograph from the first Special Olympics Summer Games in July 1968 with Mayor Richard J. Daley, Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and Chicago Park District president William McFetridge, as well as an image at Soldier Field featuring Mayor Richard M. Daley and medal winners, circa 1989. Photocopied color images depict ice skating and skiing activities, circa 1980s-1990s.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer, restrictions may apply.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Barbara Lee Cohen (2002.0037).
  • Names
    • Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976.
    • Daley, Richard M. (Richard Michael), 1942-
    • McFetridge, William.
    • Shriver, Eunice Kennedy.
    • Special Olympics, Inc.
    • Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Chicago Park District (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Children with disabilities Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Youth with disabilities Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • People with mental disabilities Recreation Illinois Chicago.
    • Sports for people with disabilities
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Photographic prints. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.