Papers, 1903-1965.

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Papers, 1903-1965.

Collection includes correspondence (1926-1959); speeches; newspaper clippings; scrapbooks (1903-1965); materials related to the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry; photographs; articles by Lyon; and miscellaneous other materials.

2.8 cubic ft. (5 boxes)

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Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry

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The Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry was previously known as the Chicago Association of Commerce (1906-1947). The organization became known as the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce ca. 1992. From the description of Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry records, 1932-1985. (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 711880567 ...

Chicago (Ill.). Home Rule Commission

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Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Local Governmental Service Commission.

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Lyon, Leverett S. (Leverett Samuel), 1885-1959

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Leverett Samuel Lyon (1885-1959) was a lawyer, economist and business executive. From 1916-1929 he taught economics at several universities, including the University of Chicago, Washington University and the Robert Brookings Graduate School of Economics and Government. He joined the Brookings Institutution in 1929 and was its executive vice-president from 1932-1939. Lyon was chief executive officer of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry from 1939-1954, served on the Chicago Home Rul...