Greater Lawndale Conservation Commission (Chicago, Ill.)

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The Greater Lawndale Conservation Commission was a community organization serving Chicago's central west side neighborhood of Lawndale. It was formed in 1954 as an interracial organization to serve as an information agency, a nucleus for block clubs, and a liaison between Lawndale and Chicago social service organizations. The Commission worked to improve local housing and schools and sponsored beautification projects in the area.

From the description of Records, 1954-1968. (University of Illinois-Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 53300894

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creatorOf Greater Lawndale Conservation Commission (Chicago, Ill.). Records, 1954-1968. University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Illinois--Chicago
Lawndale (Chicago, Ill.)
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Education
Civil rights
Crime
Employment
Urban renewal
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Active 1954

Active 1968

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