Washington, Harold Archives and Collections. Pre-Mayoral Photograph Collection

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Washington, Harold Archives and Collections. Pre-Mayoral Photograph Collection

c. 1938-1983

https://www.chipublib.org/archival_post/harold-washington-archives-and-collections-pre-mayoral-photograph-collection/

5 linear feet, 476 photographs

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Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 11648314

Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center

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Washington, Harold, 1922-1987

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Harold Lee Washington (April 15, 1922 – November 25, 1987) was an American lawyer and politician who was the 51st Mayor of Chicago. Washington became the first African American to be elected as the city's mayor in April 1983 after a multiracial coalition of progressives supported his election. He served as mayor from April 29, 1983 until his death on November 25, 1987. Born in Chicago and raised in the Bronzeville neighborhood, Washington became involved in local 3rd Ward politics under Chicago ...