South Chicago Neighborhood House photograph collection, [ca 1932-1965]

  • Collection ID 2008.0023.2
  • Creator Names South Chicago Neighborhood House (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title South Chicago Neighborhood House photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates [ca 1932-1965]
  • Physical description
    • 151 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. and smaller.
    • 2 photographic prints : col. ; 4 x 3 in.
    • 5 strips of negatives : b&w ; 35 mm.
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage.
  • Collection summary Primarily photographs of events, outings, and activities of the South Chicago Neighborhood House, located at 8458 Mackinaw Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Includes views of activities, such as camping trips, craft shows, mass meetings, knitting groups, and children's play. Also includes a scrapbook (ca. 90 photos; 3 x 5 in.) about a trip by a group from the settlement house to Yellowstone National Park in 1938 and several loose scrapbook pages containing class photos and other outings over the years (ca. 28 photos).
  • Biographical or Historical Note Founded in 1914 as an affiliate of the American Baptist Convention, the organization has provided assimilation services for immigrants and classes and activities for community residents.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Michael Ochwat (2008.0023.2 & 2013.0022.1).
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
  • Names
    • South Chicago Neighborhood House (Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • 8458 South Mackinaw Avenue (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Camping Illinois Chicago 1930-1969.
    • Children Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Handicrafts Illinois Chicago 1930-1969.
    • Immigrants Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Recreation Illinois Chicago 1930-1969.
    • Social settlements Illinois Chicago 1930-1969.
    • Settlement houses Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Social workers Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Youth Illinois Chicago 1930-1969. lctgm
    • Women Illinois Chicago Societies and clubs 1930-1969.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 1930-1969.
    • South Chicago (Chicago, Ill.) 1930-1969.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 1930-1969.
    • Yellowstone National Park 1938 Photographs.
  • Genre
    • Exterior views. aat
    • Interior views. aat
    • Film negatives. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints Color. gmgpc
    • Group portraits. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.