Oscar De Priest papers

  • Creator Names De Priest, Oscar, 1871-1951.
  • Title Oscar De Priest papers [manuscript], 1916-1983.
  • Physical description 2.5 linear ft. (2 boxes; 3 scrapbooks)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, clippings, scrapbooks, bulletins, and other papers of Oscar De Priest relating to his political career and family. He was U.S. Congressman (Republican) from 1st District of Illinois (Chicago's near South Side), 1929-1935, and active in Chicago politics before and after that period. Materials include several dozen condolence letters received by De Priest and his wife in 1916 upon the death of their son Lawrence; a notebook listing names of those sending flowers to a De Priest family funeral; a copy of the application for National Register of Historic Places status for De Priest's home (1974); several typewritten sheets of De Priest family genealogical information; and various newsclippings about De Priest. De Priest held various posts in the Republican Party and was a Chicago alderman, 1915-1917 and 1943-1947. Also present are several bulletins/programs produced by the M.W. Prince Hall, Grand Lodge F. A. & F. M. (Masonic), of which De Priest's son Oscar Stanton De Priest was Grand Master, 1950s-1960s.
  • Biographical or Historical Note De Priest was the first African American elected to Congress in the 20th century.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Oscar Stanton De Priest (1992.0129).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Visual material relating to Oscar Stanton De Priest (1995.0295); and the Oscar DePriest photograph collection (1992.0129).
  • Names
    • De Priest, Oscar, 1871-1951. Archives.
    • De Priest, Lawrence, d. 1916.
    • DePriest, Oscar, 1871-1951 Archives.
    • De Priest, Oscar Stanton, Jr.
    • DePriest, Oscar Stanton, Jr.
    • Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
    • Republican Party (Ill.)
    • Republican Party (Cook County, Ill.)
    • Freemasons. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois.
    • De Priest, Oscar Stanton, Jr.
    • Freemasons. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois.
  • Subjects
    • African American families Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African American legislators Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African American legislators United States 20th century.
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • City council members Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Election districts United States 1st Congressional District (Ill.)
    • Election districts Illinois Chicago 1st Congressional District (Ill.)
    • Funeral rites and ceremonies Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
    • Near South Side (Chicago, Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Bulletins. aat
    • Clippings. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Genealogies. aat
    • Lists. aat
    • Scrapbooks. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.