Mister Kelly's collection

Collection

Identifier: Midwest-MS-Mister-Kellys

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Books, periodicals, posters, photographs, artifacts, and some promotional and administrative material about Chicago nightclubs Mister Kelly's and London House, and the comedy club The Happy Medium all owned and run by George and Oscar Marienthal from the 1940s through the 1970s. Also includes more current material about the history of the clubs, and the promotion of the film, “Live at Mister Kelly’s.”

Dates

1940s-2018

Creator

Mister Kelly's (Nightclub) (Organization)

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Access to and display of the Materials is restricted to after the public release of the Company's documentary film and with the express permission of the donor. Permission to copy, quote from, or use any material, in whole or in part, is not allowed without the express written permission of the donor.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment. A preliminary inventory is available at the library.