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John S. Clark papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-ClarkJS

Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks of clippings, photographs, and fliers, highlighting the Chicago political career of John S. Clark, the second Cook County Assessor and unsuccessful candidate for acting Mayor after the murder of Mayor Anton Cermak in 1933.

Dates

  • Creation: 1927-1942

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

5.9 Linear Feet (1 box and 3 oversize boxes)

Abstract

Scrapbooks of clippings, photographs, and fliers, highlighting the Chicago political career of John S. Clark, the second Cook County Assessor and unsuccessful candidate for acting Mayor after the murder of Mayor Anton Cermak in 1933.

Location

1 86 1

Physical Description

Some scrapbooks are in poor condition; the 1938 Campaign for Assessor scrapbook was disbound and loose items were placed into folders.

Source

Title
John S. Clark papers, 1927-1942
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512