Cliff Dwellers records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Cliff
Abstract
Scrapbooks, photographs, member’s papers and registers, document this Chicago social club’s history. Formally the Attic Club, Hamlin Garland founded the club as a forum and sanctuary for emerging artists, musicians, poets, architects and art enthusiasts. Formerly housed in the penthouse of Orchestra Hall, prominent members included Lorado Taft, John McCutcheon, Horace Oakley, Louis Sullivan, Vachel Lindsay and Charles Hutchinson.
Dates
- 1890-ongoing
Creator
- Cliff Dwellers (Club) (Organization)
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.
Audiovisual recordings in this collection have been digitized and are available online. Access to the original audiovisual items is restricted.
Extent
27.3 Linear Feet (11 record cartons, 21 boxes, some loose items)
2 items (1 floppy disc, 1 CD)
Physical Location
1 12 5-6, 1 16 3-4
Creator
- Cliff Dwellers (Club) (Organization)
Source
- Cliff Dwellers (Club) (Donor, Organization)
- Hasbrouck, Wilbert R. (Donor, Person)
- Johnson, Walker C. (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Cliff Dwellers records, 1890-ongoing
- Status
- In Progress
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2023-01-17: Audiovisual materials have been permanently removed from the collection for preservation. Access to the original audiovisual items is restricted.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org