Community newspapers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Lerner Newspapers photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Lerner
Abstract
Photographs from the Lerner Newspaper group publication Booster, a weekly newspaper on the north side of Chicago, and "VIP files" containing photographs of individuals used by the company. Booster photographs span from March 1978 to 1982, with fuller runs in 1978 and 1979, and scattered dates in 1980-1982.
Dates:
approximately 1960s-approximately 1990s
Lily Pagratis Venson papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Venson
Abstract
Journalism, research materials, and personal papers of Chicago journalist Lily Pagratis Venson, who wrote for Lerner Newspapers from 1963 to 1973. The papers include feature stories and editorials written by Venson as well as feature stories and editorials about her and her journalism. The papers also contain her research materials for ongoing stories she covered during her time at Lerner Newspapers: the Edgewater Golf Club land crusade and the demolition of the Edgewater Beach Hotel. She...
Dates:
1962-2011; Majority of material found within 1963-1973
Near North News photographs
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Near North
Abstract
Photographs of the Near North News, a Chicago community newspaper founded in 1956 and published for over 40 years by Arne Matanky. Contains images of Chicagoans as well as national and international figures. Also a card file containing information on Chicago individuals and organizations, and a birthday index arranged by date.
Dates:
approximately 1960-approximately 2000