Richard J. Daley Collection

Title

Richard J. Daley Collection

Subject

Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976
Politicians
Mayors
Illinois. General Assembly. Senate
Legislators
Illinois--Chicago

Description

Richard J. Daley served as the mayor of Chicago from 1955-1976. Prior to his mayoral election, Daley served in the Illinois House of Representatives (1936-1938) and the Illinois Senate (1938-1946) as well as Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Clerk (1950-1955). He served the Illinois Director of Revenue from 1948-1950. Daley also served as the Cook County Democratic Central Committee Chairman for 23 years.

Photographs in this collection include images of Daley attending political events and speaking at hearings and in the Illinois legislature. The collection also includes portraits of Daley and group photos of him with fellow politicians.

Collection Items

Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley wears a suit and tie for a portrait session during his time at the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Richard J. Daley
Senator Richard J. Daley wears a suit and tie, with a three tips fold style pocket square in his left breast pocket during a portrait session. On verso: "Sen. Richard J. Daley Dist. 9."

Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley speaks during an event at a podium featuring a sign that reads, "Retain Gov. Sam Shapiro."

Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley (middle) speaks at a hearing.

Richard J. Daley and Orlando W. Wilson
Richard J. Daley (middle) and Chicago Police Superintendent, Orlando W. Wilson (left), pose with three unidentified gentlemen in front of the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield.

Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley speaks at an event. Standing behind Daley are (l-r): Michael Howlett, [ ], Francis Lorenz, Paul Simon, Paul Powell, and Samuel Shapiro.

Richard J. Daley and John H. Stelle
Richard J. Daley (front left) and John H. Stelle (standing) are pictured along with three unidentified gentleman at a political function.

Richard J. Daley, Paul Powell, and Michael J. Howlett
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell, and Illinois Auditor Michael J. Howlett sit at an event.

Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley speaks to an unidentified gentleman at a hearing.
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