Records, 1943-1964.

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Records, 1943-1964.

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Correspondence of the chairmen and executive directors make up the bulk of the collection, but also includes reports on over 155 cities, memos and clippings. Chicago has the greatest amount of material including copies of the "Monthly Report of the Executive Director of the Mayor's Commission on Human Relations, 1946-1951.

10 linear feet 24 boxes.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Illinois Interracial Commission

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Illinois Commission on Human Relations

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Established in 1943 by Governor Dwight H. Green as the Interracial Commission with the purpose of providing "profitable employment to all persons" and "promoting tolerance and good will." A 1951 legislative act changed the name to the present name. The commission investigated race relations throughout the state and hoped that through using positive information though the media and educational institutions it could improve race relations. Municipal commissions were set up in larger cities and tho...