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James T. Farrell Centenary Committee Records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Farrell-Centenary
Abstract
Correspondence, planning, publicity, photographs, and event materials from the James T. Farrell Centenary Committee, a group who organized support for the recognition of author James T. Farrell and activities celebrating the 2004 centennial of Farrell’s birth in Chicago.
Dates:
2004-2005
James T. Farrell-Cleo Paturis papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Farrell-Paturis
Abstract
Stories, articles, manuscript and photocopy drafts and notes by Farrell; a small collection of Farrell correspondence; miscellaneous material including reviews and appreciations of Farrell’s work; photographs of Farrell, Paturis, friends and occasions; and many audiocassettes of Farrell lectures, speeches and interviews. Paturis material includes several drafts of her unpublished memoir of her life with Farrell, a synopsis of his work, correspondence dating mainly after Farrell’s death in 1979,...
Dates:
1909-2006; Majority of material found within 1949-2006
Jan Erkert and Dancers Records
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Erkert
Abstract
Jan Erkert founded jansdances in 1979 as a vehicle for her own works. The company evolved to Jan Erkert & Dancers and explored collaboration with other types of artists and dance presentations. The records include awards, clippings, newsletters, photographs, publicity materials, and videocassettes.
Dates:
1974-2000
Jefferson Columbus Davis Papers
Collection
Identifier: VAULT-Ayer-MS-3057
Abstract
Original journals, correspondence, photographs, engravings, newsclippings, together with some typed copies, documenting the career army officer's tenure as military governor of Alaska, 1867-1870, and his and his wife's tour of Mexico in 1878.
Dates:
1867-1878
Jerry Nedwick papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Nedwick
Abstract
Jerrold (Jerry) Nedwick (1895?-1966) was a Chicago native who owned and operated Nedwick’s Book Store for over forty years. He married Rhoda Katz in 1925 and wrote to her almost daily during her two extended stays at sanatoriums, one in Winfield, Illinois, the other in Denver, Colorado. Both Jerry and Rhoda were originally from Illinois and active in the Chicago Jewish and literary communities. This collection is mostly his letters to her about his life while she was away, and contains no...
Dates:
1918-1928; Majority of material found within 1924 - 1928
Jesse Sherwood Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Sherwood
Abstract
Logs and mementos of Jesse Sherwood of Missouri and Chicago, who served as a surgeon’s steward during the Civil War on the gunboat USS Somerset. Includes 3 medals, his resignation letter, pension documents and information on the fate of the Somerset. Also, a folio album with photographs of Sherwood and his family, a carte de visite and a daguerreotype.
Dates:
1862-1931
Joan Ehemann Stone Memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-StoneJ
Abstract
Material relating to the life and career of ballet dancer Joan Eaman (later known as Joan Ehemann Stone) which includes a youthful diary, photographs, clippings and other memorabilia. All items, with the exception of three photographs, are photocopies.
Dates:
1943-1992
John Alden Carpenter papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Carpenter
Abstract
Correspondence, mostly incoming, to American composer John Alden Carpenter, wife Rue W. Carpenter and daughter Genevieve; also material relating to Carpenter’s works; a miscellany of personal records; and a collection of photographs, many of them of well-known musicians.
Dates:
1890-1964; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1950
John Blew collection on Wright Howes, Zoe Howes, and U.S.IANA
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Blew
Abstract
Correspondence, genealogical research, photographs, interviews, writings, and other materials related to the lives and careers of Wright and Zoe Howes, their families, and Wright Howes' bibliographical work U.S.IANA. Materials were compiled by John Blew, a Chicago lawyer and book collector who became interested in the life of Wright Howes through his use of Howes' U.S.IANA.
Dates:
1790s-2012; Majority of material found within 1870-1999
John Drury-Marion Neville Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Drury-Neville
Abstract
Correspondence, clippings, manuscripts, artwork, personal materials, and photographs of author and journalist John Drury, and his wife, journalist and painter Marion Neville.
Dates:
1860-1970
John Fischetti Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Fischetti
Abstract
Political cartoons and assorted miscellaneous items (clippings, photographs, correspondence, etc.) of Pulitzer Prize-winning artist John Fischetti. Fischetti worked for several newspapers and magazines during his long career, including Coronet, Esquire, the Chicago Sun, the New York Herald Tribune, the Chicago Daily News, and the...
Dates:
1942-1995
John K. Hillers photographs of Zuni, Hopi and Rio Grande River Pueblos in New Mexico and Arizona
Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Photographs-box-94-96
Abstract
From 1879 to 1882, John K. Hillers traveled to the Southwest with Frank Hamilton Cushing and James Stevenson under the auspices of the Bureau of American Ethnology. This collection of 72 photographic prints consists of Hillers’ photographic record of the pueblos, archeological ruins, and peoples of Arizona and New Mexico taken during this trip. These photographs are part of the Edward E. Ayer Photograph Collection.
Dates:
1879-1882
John Lardner Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-LardnerJ
Abstract
Correspondence, works, personal materials, photographs, and artwork of sportswriter, humorist, reporter, and critic John Lardner.
Dates:
approximately 1900-2001; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1960
John Petri papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Petri
Abstract
Choreographic notes, clippings, photographs, programs, and other materials documenting the career of ballet and Hungarian dancer John Petri (1892-1963).
Dates:
1916-1975; Majority of material found within 1920-1963
John T. McCutcheon papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-McCutcheon
Abstract
Collection of correspondence, works, drafts of works, subject files, and personal information by and about John T. McCutcheon, editorial cartoonist and newspaper correspondent for the Chicago Record and the Chicago Tribune.
Dates:
1834-1996; Majority of material found within 1889-1950
John Willy Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Willy
Abstract
Periodicals, newspaper clippings, catalogs and other documents pertaining to the life and hotel periodical business of John Willy. Also includes photographs of friends of Willy taken by Chicago-area portrait photographers.
Dates:
1871-1984
Joseph Kirkland Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Kirkland
Abstract
Correspondence, mainly written by Chicago lawyer and author Joseph Kirkland to and from members of his family, and copies of letters he wrote to Hamlin Garland. Also, a few of Kirkland's works, and some miscellaneous material including biographical, genealogical and social information regarding Kirkland, his family and his literary career.
Dates:
1842-1939
Katharane Edson Mershon Papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Mershon
Abstract
Small collection consisting of one letter to California dancer and dance ethnographer Katharane Edson Mershon, a few writings on Eastern philosophy and “I Ching”, and photographs, both of Mershon and of miscellaneous, mostly unidentified people.
Dates:
1895-1986
Katherine Mansfield Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Mansfield
Abstract
Correspondence, works and miscellaneous material relating to Katherine Mansfield, British short story writer and critic.
Dates:
1903-1942
Kay Ashton-Stevens papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-StevensK
Abstract
Correspondence, personal and career related materials, photographs, and audiovisual materials of Chicago actress, television and radio personality, and wife of critic Ashton Stevens, Kay Ashton-Stevens.
Dates:
1905-1978
Keep the Home Fires Burning Club records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Home Fires
Abstract
Club formed in Chicago during World War II, the purpose of which was to "cheer folks at home and keep up morale." The club often sent care packages of food or candy to servicemen overseas. Includes letters from servicemen, a few photographs, club minutes, and membership and dues lists.
Dates:
1943-1946
Kenneth Sawyer Goodman papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Goodman
Abstract
Works and personal materials of Chicago playwright Kenneth Sawyer Goodman, including manuscript, typescript, and published plays, poems, and short stories, correspondence, drawings, diaries, and programs from theatrical productions, photographs, and mementoes, including wood printing blocks, military items, and scrapbooks.
Dates:
1883-1971; Majority of material found within 1900-1917
Krassner School of Theatre Arts Records
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Krassner
Abstract
Documents, photographs and artifacts reflecting the history of the dance and theater schools founded and run by the Chicago Krassner sisters, both in Illinois and California, from 1924 to 1978. Includes letters, announcements, clippings, cue cards, instruction sheets and scripts, programs, miscellaneous memorabilia and a large collection of photographs. Also, a history of the Krassner schools by the son of Blossom Krassner, Paul J. Hartman, and artifacts consisting of a videocassette, two...
Dates:
1906-1997
L.A. Huffman photographs
Collection
Identifier: Vault-oversize-Graff-2000
Abstract
Sixteen photographic portraits of Indians and photographs of scenes in the West by Huffman, a professor of journalism (University of Illinois, Northwestern University, University of Denver) and western frontier historian.
Dates:
1883-1907
Lerner Newspapers photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Lerner
Abstract
Photographs from the Lerner Newspaper group publication Booster, a weekly newspaper on the north side of Chicago, and "VIP files" containing photographs of individuals used by the company. Booster photographs span from March 1978 to 1982, with fuller runs in 1978 and 1979, and scattered dates in 1980-1982.
Dates:
approximately 1979-approximately 1982
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