Robert Hartley Collection

Title

Subject

Hartley, Robert E., 1936-

Percy, Charles H., 1919-2011

Biographers

Journalist

Authors

Description

Robert Hartley began his career as a journalist working for the Twin Falls Times-News in Idaho. Among his positions in the newspaper field, he served as an editor for the Herald-Review in Decatur, Illinois, (1967-1968), an editor for Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers, Incorporated (1968-1981), and as publisher of the Journal-American in Bellevue, Washington (1981-1986).

Hartley is the author of several books and papers on people and events in Illinois history including political figures including United States Senators Charles Percy and Paul Simon as well as Illinois Governor James Thompson. Hartley has written several papers for the Illinois History Symposium and the Conference on Illinois History.

The finding aid for the Robert E. Hartley Papers, 1971-1978 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at: http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/273.

An oral history interview with Robert Hartley and supplemental materials from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at: http://www2.illinois.gov/alplm/library/collections/oralhistory/historiansspeak/Pages/HartleyRobert.aspx.

Images in this collection include several photographs of United States Senator Charles Percy on the campaign trail and meeting with world leaders.

Collection Items

Frank Maestrone, Charles Percy, and Anwar Sadat

U.S. Chief Deputy of Mission in Egypt Frank Maestrone (left), Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (center), Egyptian President Anwar Sadat (left) smile for the camera during a meeting.

Board of Directors, Bell & Howell Company

The Bell and Howell Company board of directors pose for a photograph during a board meeting. Charles Percy sits third from the left.

Charles Percy, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, and James Atkins

Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (right) meets with King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (center) and interpreter James Atkins (left).

Richard Ogilvie, William Scott, and Charles Percy

Photo caption: "Chicago, July 7-Illinois Delegation Caucuses-Ill. Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie, left, chairman of the Illinois delegation to the GOP National Convention, Ill. Atty. Gen. William Scott, and Sen. Charles Percy, right, vice-chairman of the…

Charles Percy Campaigning

Charles Percy shakes hands with an elderly woman while another woman looks on during a campaign stop.

Charles Percy and Richard Nixon

Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (right) stands with President Richard Nixon aboard an aircraft.

Charles Percy and Loraine Percy

Photo caption: "Chicago, Oct. 14-Percys at Inquest-Charles Percy, whose daughter, Valerie, was slain Sept. 18, sits with folded hands and solemn face during inquest Thursday into the girl's death. Mrs. Percy watches her husband. Both testified on…

Charles Percy, Margaretta Rockefeller, and Nelson Rockefeller

Photo caption: "Chicago, July 29-The Campaign Trail-Sen. Charles Percy, left, of Illinois, who has been mentioned as a Republican vice presidential possibility, introduces Gov. and Mrs. Nelson Rockefeller of New York, to a gathering today in Chicago.…