Records compiled by the Chairman of the Chicagoan of the Year Award Committee, Roger B. Johnston, that include Press Club newsletters, publicity material, awardee biographical information, correspondence, and information about the nomination process. Also includes a plaque with award winner names from 1959 to 1985. Other materials include records of Johnston’s project for 1981 awardee Henry Betts and 1984 awardee Dallas Green to visit the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago with members of the Chicago Cubs during 1985.