The Cordon (Chicago, Ill.) records

  • Creator Names Cordon (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title The Cordon (Chicago, Ill.) records [manuscript], 1915-1977.
  • Physical description 2.5 linear ft. (3 boxes and 4 unboxed v.)
  • Collection summary Scrapbooks (3 vol., 1922-1957), history, certificate of organization (1915), minutes, scattered dates, account books (primarily 1959-1973), and other records of The Cordon, a Chicago women's club that closed in 1977. The scrapbooks contain announcements of lectures, receptions, teas, dramatic and musical presentations, and various other cultural and social events offered by The Cordon, plus occasional newsclippings and club newsletters and bulletins.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Irving Hertzman (M1977.0025).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include publications of The Cordon cataloged separately.
  • Names Cordon (Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
  • Subjects
    • Lectures and lecturing Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Theater Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Women Illinois Chicago Societies and clubs 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Account books. aat
    • Minutes. aat
    • Scrapbooks. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.