The Attic organization (Chicago, Ill.) records, part 1

  • Creator Names Attic (Organization : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title The Attic organization (Chicago, Ill.) records, part 1 [manuscript], 1923-1941, 1981-1990.
  • Physical description 2 linear ft. (3 boxes)
  • Collection summary Meeting minutes and mailings to/from members, 1981-1986, membership list, 1990, and a financial ledger of investments, insurance accounts, taxes, expenses, and dues, 1923-1941, of The Attic organization of Chicago, a businessmen's luncheon club. Included are replies (in the affirmative) from members to the invitation to attend a celebration of the club's fiftieth anniversary at its 135 South LaSalle Street location in the Field Building.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Jay N. Whipple, III, 1995 (1995.0222).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include The Attic organization (Chicago, Ill.) records, part 2; the "Photographs of meeting rooms of The Attic in Chicago" (1995.0222); and publications cataloged separately.
  • Biographical or Historical Note The Attic, a businessman's luncheon club, was formed February 23, 1923, and originally located at 120 West Adams. Beginning in 1934, The Attic was located on the 43rd and 44th floors of the Field Building at 135 South LaSalle Street in Chicago. Not to be confused with an earlier organization known as the Attic Club.
  • Names
    • Attic (Organization : Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • 135 South LaSalle Street (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Dinners and dining Illinois Chicago Societies, etc. 20th century.
    • Men Illinois Chicago Societies and clubs 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
    • Loop (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Account books. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Invitations. aat
    • Minutes. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.