Records, 1954-1970.

ArchivalResource

Records, 1954-1970.

The collection contains records dating from 1954 to 1970 including committee reports, correspondence, budgets, programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, annual reports and a scrapbook. The materials pertain to the administration of the community center and its programs.

8 linear ft.

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There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

LeClaire Courts (Chicago, Ill. : Housing project)

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Clarence Darrow Community Center (Chicago, Ill.)

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The Clarence Darrow Community Center was founded in the early 1950's to serve the residents of the LeClaire Courts housing project and the surrounding community. Its buildings at 4410 S. LaPorte and 4340 S. Lamon were leased from the Chicago Housing Authority. Programs included recreational programs for teenagers and children, childcare and counseling and a Planned Parenthood Clinic. The LeClaire Courts project is currently served by the LeClaire Hearst Community Center of Hull-House Association...