Chicago Reader collection of visual materials, [ca. 1973-1995].

  • Collection ID 1990.0515, 1996.0102, 1989.0151
  • Creator Names Reader (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title Chicago Reader collection of visual materials [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1973-1995].
  • Physical description 2 linear feet, including 439 images (1 folder, 3 boxes)
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view materials in cold storage.
  • Collection summary Black-and-white (400) and color (2) photographic prints, printed materials (33), and videotapes (2) that accompanied press releases sent to The Reader, an alternative weekly newspaper based in Chicago (Ill.). Events pictured include the Oz Park Festival, CELEBRATE on State Street, the Chicago Public Library summer reading program, and the National Restaurant Association Show. Also includes images of marathons for the benefit of Lincoln Park Zoo, ribbon cutting for First National Bank at Stoney Island, Barnum & Bailey's Circus, and the Chicago Model and Hobby Show. Buildings pictured include the Navy Pier remodeling, the River Edge Cafe, a Lincoln Park apartment, and a Hyde Park condominium. People pictured include Richard M. Daley, Richard Newhouse, Jim Edgar, Paul Simon, Edwin Eisendrath, Ed Paschke, Roger Brown, Karl Wirsum, Kurt Sala, Tom Dreesen, actor/singer Davy Jones, banker Eugene Moats, Libby Wadsworth, and Renee Ferguson. Videotapes are titled, "Louise DuArt" and "Grandpa's Magical Toys: A Lively Musical Adventure."
  • Acquisition information Gift of The Reader (1990.0515.1-24; 1996.0102.1-.35).
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
  • Names
    • Eisendrath, Edwin Portraits.
    • Sala, Kurt Portraits.
    • Moats, Eugene Portraits.
    • Wadsworth, Libby Portraits.
    • Ferguson, Renee Portraits.
    • Jones, Davy. Portraits.
    • Wirsum, Karl, 1939- Portraits.
    • Daley, Richard M. (Richard Michael), 1942- Portraits.
    • Dreesen, Tom Portraits.
    • Edgar, Jim Portraits.
    • Newhouse, Richard H., 1924-2002 Portraits.
    • Brown, Roger, 1941-1997 Portraits.
    • Paschke, Ed Portraits.
    • Simon, Paul, 1928-2003 Portraits.
    • Reader (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Lincoln Park Zoo
    • National Restaurant Association (U.S.)
    • Chicago Public Library.
    • River Edge Cafe (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Barnum and Bailey
    • Oz Park Festival (Chicago, Ill.)
    • CELEBRATE on State Street (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Chicago Model and Hobby Show (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Roth, Robert 1947- collector.
  • Uniform Title Reader (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Parks Illinois Chicago 1990-1999. lctgm
    • Politicians Illinois Chicago 1990-1999. lctgm
    • Newspaper publishing Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Banks. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
    • Loop (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Oz Park (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Navy Pier (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc.
    • Hyde Park (Chicago, Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc.
  • Genre
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.