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American Opera Society of Chicago records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-American Opera
Abstract
Formed in 1921 by Chicago social leader Edith Rockefeller McCormick and composer Elinor Everest Freer to promote music, the American Opera Society of Chicago commissioned the translation of 23 operas in English. In its later incarnation it became a support group providing scholarships to rising opera stars. The collection includes several boxes and six albums of clippings, performance announcements, photos, member lists, meeting minutes and programs.
Dates:
1920-1990
American Type Founders Company collection
Collection
Identifier: Case Wing folio-Z250-A2 A44
Abstract
Various materials including photographs, internal publications, type specimens, and documents relating to the American Type Founders Company. The Company was founded in the late 19th century when 23 type foundries in North America merged.
Dates:
1899-1950
American Writers Museum records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-AWM
Abstract
Administrative, legal, and publicity material relating to the founding and development of The American Writers museum, which opened at 180 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago in 2017. Includes prospectuses, building and exhibition designs, and some artifacts, including the ribbon and engraved scissors from the ribbon cutting.
Digital materials include an email box, planning and exhibition documents, and photographs.
Digital materials include an email box, planning and exhibition documents, and photographs.
Dates:
2009-2020
Ames family papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ames
Abstract
Letters, genealogical information, and legal and financial documents of the Ames Family of Lake County, Illinois. Includes Civil War draft notices for stone mason Roderick D. Ames, and Civil War letters from his brother Joel W. Ames, who died in the Battle of Shiloh, Apr. 6, 1862.
Dates:
1850-1904
Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. ephemera collection
Collection
Identifier: Wing oversize-ZP 983-K344
Abstract
Posters, paper fans, broadsides, and other ephemera created by Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.
Dates:
approximately 1990-2012
Amy Eleanor Wingreen Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Wingreen
Abstract
Material relating to Amy E. Wingreen's service as a nurse in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Consists of correspondence, mostly outgoing, memorabilia, photographs, a scrapbook of clippings and official letters and two manuscript narratives recounting her experiences.
Dates:
1898-1900
Amy Osgood papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Osgood
Abstract
Fifteen videotapes of performances and rehearsals by choreographer Amy Osgood and her dance company, Osgood Dances, Inc., which was active in Chicago from the late 1970s to the late 1980s.
Dates:
1980-1991
Andrew G. Spiegel Memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-161
Abstract
Seven items including four autographed letters from noted correspondents, and three pictorial (unsigned) cards.
Dates:
1961-1989
Andrew Jackson Faulk collection of photographs of the Dakota Territory and Yankton, Santee, and Teton Sioux
Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Photographs-Box-105
Abstract
A collection of 56 photographs acquired by Faulk, mostly consisting of large-format albumen prints, but also a few stereographs and carte de visites. Dakota Territory scenes include views of Yankton, its buildings, and its citizens; photographs of Fort Dakota and Fort Randall by B. H. Gurnsey; the Congregational Church and parsonage at Faulkton; the Big Sioux River and Sioux Falls; and Indian camps. The collection also includes 32 oval portraits of Yankton, Brule, Two Kettle, and Santee Sioux...
Dates:
approximately 1855-1909
Andrew Jackson Faulk Letters and Speeches
Collection
Identifier: VAULT-Ayer-MS-3070
Abstract
Incoming and outgoing correspondence, 1862-1870, of A.J. Faulk, written chiefly during his 1867-1869 governorship of the Dakota Territory concerning U.S. government's intention to stop a proposed expedition to explore and settle unceded Black Hills Indian lands, the Indian Peace Commission, the mustering of volunteer cavalry, appropriations for the relief of destitute upper Missouri tribes, etc. Also, Dec. 1867 annual address to the territorial legislature discussing, among many issues, the...
Dates:
1862-1870
Andrew McNally album of photographs of a trip to New Mexico, Arizona, and the Grand Canyon
Item
Identifier: VAULT-Case-F 788-M36 1897
Abstract
Album of photographic prints, documenting a trip through New Mexico, Arizona, and the Grand Canyon, probably around 1897, by Andrew McNally, and a group which may have included his eleven year-old grandson, Andrew McNally II, and possibly photographers W.H. Jackson and C.A. Higgins, whose signed photographs of the McNallys are contained in the album.
Dates:
approximately 1897
Angie Debo Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Modern-MS-Debo
Abstract
Correspondence, 1975-1981, of Oklahoma Indian historian Angie Debo with Theodore W. and Louann Van Zelst regarding her book, Geronimo, water rights of the Pima Indians of Arizona, and other matters.
Dates:
1975-1985
Ann Barber - Jack and Jill Players records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Barber
Abstract
Collection of Ann Barber Megaw documenting her involvement with the Jack and Jill Players. Includes playbill programs, scripts, news clippings, sketches of costumes, photographs of a set and other paper ephemera from the Jack and Jill Players, dated from 1931-1942.
Dates:
1931-1942
Ann Barzel dance research collection
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Barzel Research
Abstract
Materials collected by dance critic Ann Barzel, documenting the history of dance in Chicago and worldwide. Research collection includes brochures and other publicity, newsclippings, programs, souvenir books, audiovisual material, posters and prints, photographs, scrapbooks, and artifacts.
Dates:
approximately 1830-2010
Ann Barzel papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Barzel
Abstract
Correspondence, works, photographs, and personal and biographical material by Chicago dance critic and historian Ann Barzel.
Dates:
1912-2005
Anne Siewers Coyne papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Coyne
Abstract
Papers (correspondence, photographs, poems, clippings, programs, and other materials) of Anne Siewers Coyne, who began working at 14 at Ralph G. Newman's Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. There she met, became friends with, and corresponded with Nelson Algren. In 1957 and 1958 she initiated Loyola University Chicago's David B. Steinman Visiting Poets series, corresponding with poets such as Gwendolyn Brooks, Marianne Moore, and Dame Edith Sitwell. The papers also include materials related to her other...
Dates:
1943-1999; Majority of material found within 1948 - 1969
Anya Davidson papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Davidson
Abstract
Original pen and ink drawings by Chicago artist and musician Anya Davidson, who was commissioned by the Newberry Library in 2019 to illustrate the programs for the Chicago Race Riots 1919 centennial project. The illustrations were published online by the Chicago Reader.
Dates:
2019
Arabia
Item
Identifier: Modern-MS-40
Abstract
Typescript memoir in which the author, probably a resident of Chicago, describes his or her time studying at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research at Jerusalem in 1909. The typescript has been edited with pencil, with some additions in Arabic. The name of the author is unknown.
Dates:
not before 1909
[Arctic Life Portfolio]
Collection
Identifier: oversize-Ayer-Art-Arctic.Life
Abstract
Forty-five India proof prints created from sketches and drawings made by members of expeditions lead by Sir William Edward Parry and Sir John Ross to explore the Arctic and to discover a Northwest passage on His Majesty's Ships Helca, Griper, and Fury. Prints are unsigned. Original drawings attributed to Capt. Lyon, Capt. Hoppner, Lt. Beechey, Lt. H. N. Head, and Lt. Back. Engravings and illustrations created by Edward Francis Finden and William Westall. Prints published in London by John...
Dates:
approximately 1821-1828
Ariane Dewey papers
Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Dewey
Abstract
Original art and research materials for Ariane Dewey, Naming Colors (Harper Collins, 1995), including original art work, research notes, correspondence
Dates:
1994-1995
Arnie Matanky papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Matanky
Abstract
Memorabilia of Arne Matanky, a journalist at the Chicago Sun and the community paper, the Near North News, consisting mainly of subject files pertaining to a wide range of topics such as the Chicago Park District, clones, Rev. Jesse Jackson, the death penalty, Josef Mengele, etc.
Dates:
1995-2001
Arnold Mireles papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Mireles
Abstract
Papers of Chicago community activist Arnold Mireles, who worked on improving housing conditions. Includes CAPS police meeting minutes and other reports on gang activity and housing problems, materials from city-wide activism meetings on housing and other issues, handwritten notes about buildings, and brochures.
Dates:
approximately 1962-1997
Art & Soul Records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Art&Soul
Abstract
Art & Soul (1968-1969) was a nonprofit workshop and gallery project designed and organized by the Conservative Vice Lords, Inc. in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art. It provided a platform for the West Side community to pursue creative collaboration and arts education. These records include organizational and funding proposals, course materials, photographic copies, slides and DVDs, interview transcripts, and media coverage relating to A&S and the Black Arts Movement.
Dates:
1917-2018; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1992
Arthur and Lila Weinberg Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Weinberg
Abstract
Works, Research files, and secondary source materials created and compiled by Arthur and Lila Weinberg for their works on Clarence Darrow and other topics.
Dates:
1950-1988
Arthur Davison Ficke Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ficke
Abstract
Mostly correspondence to poet Arthur D. Ficke from Newberry Library trustee and lifelong friend Chalkley J. Hambleton, plus several letters written by Hambleton. Also, a few works of Ficke's and pieces of memorabilia, an obituary clipping, a photograph of Ficke and photos of two portraits of Ficke by Bror J.O. Nordfeldt.
Dates:
1904-1945
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