Illinois Commission on Human Relations collection, 1963-1966.

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Illinois Commission on Human Relations collection, 1963-1966.

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The collection consists of bibliographies, reprints, reports, and leaflets pertaining to the formation of local human relations commissions and councils by the Illinois Commission on Human Relations.

0.25 linear ft.

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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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...