Scotty Piper papers

  • Creator Names Piper, Louis V.
  • Title Scotty Piper papers [manuscript], 1954-1968.
  • Physical description 18 items.
  • Collection summary Miscellaneous letters to Louis V. Piper, known as Scotty Piper, a custom tailor who operated Bronzeville Clothiers and Lincoln Loan Bank on the South Side of Chicago. Letters are from various African American organizations soliciting his aid or participation or thanking him for his contributions.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Scotty Piper with autographed photographs of famous people (1981.0087) that were cataloged as a separate collection at Chicago History Museum, Research Center.
  • Names Piper, Louis V.
  • Subjects
    • African American entertainers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Tailors Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 20th century.
    • Kenwood (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre Letterheads. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.