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Cliff Dwellers records

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Cliff

Abstract

Scrapbooks, photographs, member’s papers and registers, document this Chicago social club’s history. Formally the Attic Club, Hamlin Garland founded the club as a forum and sanctuary for emerging artists, musicians, poets, architects and art enthusiasts. Formerly housed in the penthouse of Orchestra Hall, prominent members included Lorado Taft, John McCutcheon, Horace Oakley, Louis Sullivan, Vachel Lindsay and Charles Hutchinson.

Dates

  • Creation: 1890-ongoing

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Audiovisual recordings in this collection have been digitized and are available online. Access to the original audiovisual items is restricted.

Extent

28 Linear Feet (11 record cartons, 23 boxes, and some loose items)

2 items (1 floppy disc, 1 CD)

Physical Location

1 12 5-6, 1 16 3-4

Title
Cliff Dwellers records, 1890-ongoing
Status
In Progress
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2023-01-17: Audiovisual materials have been permanently removed from the collection for preservation. Access to the original audiovisual items is restricted.

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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