Newhouse, Richard H., 1924-2002.

Richard H. Newhouse, Jr. (1924-2002) served as Illinois State Senator from 1967-1991, representing the 13th and 24th districts on the South Side of Chicago. In 1969, Newhouse founded the Black Legislative Clearing House (later known as the National Black Conference of Black Legislators) to facilitate the of exchange ideas among African American legislators. He also established the Newhouse Architecture Competition to help minority and disadvantaged students from Chicago public schools pursue careers in architecture. In 1975, he was the first minority to run for mayor of Chicago. Newhouse retired from the senate in 1991.

From the description of Richard H. Newhouse, Jr., papers, 1953-1997 (bulk 1963-1995). (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 718732921