Chicago Historical Society's Collection

Chicago Historical Society's Collection
Author: Chicago Historical Society
Publisher:
Total Pages: 544
Release: 1910
Genre: Chicago (Ill.)
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CONTENTS.--I. Flower, G. History of the English settlement in Edwards County, Illinois. 1882.--II. Reid, H. Biographical sketch of Enoch Long. 1884.--III. Edwards, N. The Edwards papers. 1884.--IV. Mason, E. G., ed. Early Chicago and Illinois. 1890.--V. Boggess, A. C. The settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830. 1908.--VI-IX. Polk, J. K. The diary of James K. Polk ... 1845 to 1849 ... ed. ... by M. M. Quaife. 1910.--X. Putnam, J. W. The Illinois and Michigan canal. 1918.--[XI] Ingraham, C. A. Elmer E. Ellsworth and the zouaves of '61. [1925]--XII. Knight, R. and Zeuch, L. H. The location of the Chicago portage route of the seventeenth century. 1928.

The Encyclopedia of Chicago

The Encyclopedia of Chicago
Author: James R. Grossman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1117
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780226310152

A comprehensive historical reference on metropolitan Chicago encompasses more than 1,400 entries on such topics as neighborhoods, ethnic groups, cultural institutions, and business history, and furnishes interpretive essays on the literary images of Chicago, the built environment, and the city's sports culture.

The Changing Face of Public History

The Changing Face of Public History
Author: Catherine M. Lewis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780875806020

Spurred first by the civil rights debates of the 1960s and 1970s, then by the culture wars of the following decades, the Chicago Historical Society (CHS) increasingly sought to give visitors and patrons a voice in retelling the city's history. In response to debates over the authority to interpret the past, CHS engaged in community outreach and sponsored multicultural exhibits and programs. Yet, in this analysis of the society's evolving relationship with its diverse constituencies, Catherine M. Lewis finds that prevailing assumptions about the museum as a commemorative site dedicated to civic pride undermined CHS's bold attempts to create a public forum. Based on more than 250 interviews with staff at CHS and museums around the country, as well as research into formerly inaccessible public and private papers, The Changing Face of Public History offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ways in which one of the most innovative museums in the United States has continually grappled with issues confronting not only museum professionals but all those concerned about the role history plays in the lives of American citizens.

David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art

David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art
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Presents the David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago in Illinois, featuring over 7000 objects spanning five centuries of Western and Eastern civilizations. Provides information about exhibitions, events, the collection, educational programs, and membership. Posts contact information via mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail.

The Chicago Historical Society 1856-1956

The Chicago Historical Society 1856-1956
Author: Paul M. Angle
Publisher: Palala Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2018-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781378870143

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Harold!

Harold!
Author: Salim Muwakkil
Publisher: Chicago Lives
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

This handsome book captures in words and pictures the powerful emotions that have circled around Chicagos popular mayor, Harold Washington, and gives readers a glimpse of a man who has won over an entire city.

Capturing the City

Capturing the City
Author: Joseph Heathcott
Publisher: Missouri Historical Society Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Manners and customs
ISBN: 9781883982836

"The St. Louis Street Department in 1900-1930 took thousands of photos to document municipal challenges and improvements, inadvertently capturing detailed scenes of everyday life. The images reveal the national trend among cities to use the camera as a documentary tool, and they showcase the city of St. Louis at the turn of the century"--

Women Building Chicago 1790-1990

Women Building Chicago 1790-1990
Author: Rima Lunin Schultz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1176
Release: 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
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A path breaking reference work that features biographies of more than 400 women who helped build modern day Chicago. 158 photos.