Archibald J. Carey photograph collection, 1927-1966, bulk 1950-1959.

  • Collection ID 1980.0126
  • Creator Names Carey, Archibald J. (Archibald James), 1908-1981.
  • Title Archibald J. Carey photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates 1927-1966, bulk 1950-1959.
  • Physical description
    • 96 photographic prints : b&w ; 28 c 20.5 cm. (8 x 12 in.) or smaller.
    • 4 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm. (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
    • 1 folder of non-graphic material.
  • Collection arrangement Organization: By folder: 1. Aldermanic campaign, 1947; 2. Archibald J. Carey, Sr.; 3. Eisenhower campaign, [1952?]; 4. Group portraits -- Formal and professional life; 5. Group portraits -- Informal and family life; 6. Israel; 7. Portraits; 8. Portraits -- Archibald J. Carey, Jr.
  • Collection summary Photographs primarily from Carey's professional life as a lawyer and politician prior to his election as Cook County Circuit Court judge in 1966. Includes photos of Presidents Coolidge (with Rev. Archibald J. Carey, Sr.), Eisenhower and Nixon (prior to his presidency), and U.S. Senator Everett Dirksen. Several scenes show Eisenhower campaign participants. Includes formal and informal portraits of Carey and other Black people who are unidentified. Also includes a few photos of informal groups--presumably family and friends, and a trip to Israel in 1956. One photo shows a Chicago billboard advertisement during Carey's successful campaign for third ward Alderman in 1947.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Archibald J. Carey papers; papers of his father: Bishop Archibald J. Carey collection; and the Patrick B. and Annabel Carey Prescott papers.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Archibald J. Carey Jr., 1966, 1967 (1980.0126).
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer(s).
  • Names
    • Carey, Archibald J., (Archibald James), 1868-1931 Portraits.
    • Carey, Archibald J. (Archibald James), 1908-1981 Portraits.
    • Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933 Portraits.
    • Dirksen, Everett McKinley, 1896-1969 Portraits.
    • Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 Portraits.
    • Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 Portraits.
  • Subjects
    • African Americans Politics and government Illinois Chicago 1920-1969.
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago Social life and customs 1920-1969.
    • African American women Illinois Chicago 1920-1969.
    • Clergymen Illinois Chicago 1920-1969. lctgm
    • Politicians Illinois Chicago 1920-1969. lctgm
    • Politicians United States 1920-1969. lctgm
    • Presidential elections United States 1920-1969. lctgm
    • Presidents United States 1920-1969. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government 1920-1969.
    • Israel Social life and customs 1960-1969.
  • Genre
    • Group portraits. gmgpc
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Film negatives. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.