Clippings, Personal Anecdotes, 1940-1951
Scope and Contents note
This series consists of materials pertaining generally to Harrison's life. The series includes several biographical sketches, a collection of negative articles and editorials from the Chicago American (a Republican newspaper) about Harrison and his record as mayor, political pamphlets touting Harrison's accomplishments as mayor, letters of introduction, diplomas, and clippings of newspaper stories about Harrison. This series also includes a number of certificates presented to Harrison in connection with various awards, appointments, and honors. Clippings of newspaper and magazine articles which only mention Harrison, and are not primarily about his life, are arranged in Series 8 (Clippings).
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1951
Creator
- From the Collection: Harrison, Carter H. (Carter Henry), 1860-1953 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Carter H. Harrison IV papers are open for research and available to users one box at a time in the Special Collections Reading Room (Priority III); except for Series 21, Collector's Items, which is 5 folders at a time maximum, and items in each folder will be counted before and after delivery to the patron (Priority I).
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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