Aaron H. Payne papers, 1897-1986.

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Aaron H. Payne papers, 1897-1986.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57361678

The collection consists of clippings, reprints, correspondence, pamphlets, telegrams, photographs, speeches, scrapbooks, poetry by Payne memorializing John F. Kennedy, a biographical sketch of Payne and his resume, programs, obituaries, an autobiography of Joe Louis, an autobiography of Josephine Baker, plaques, and certificates. Photo subjects include Fred Slater, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Mayor Ed Kelly, Louis B. Anderson, Oscar De Priest, Noble Drew Ali, Martha Taft, John D.M. Hamilton, Gov. Lowdon, Robert S. Abbott, Robert Jackson, Senator Clayton, Charley Jackson, Hugo Black, Steward Ellis, Joe Louis, Nat King Cole, Harold Bledsoe, Eddie Malory, and Josephine Baker. Correspondents include Richard J. Daley, Lady Bird Johnson, Cecil A. Partee, Edward M. Kennedy, Governor Otto Kerner, Nat King Cole, Josephine Baker, Robert F. Kennedy, Senator Paul H. Douglas, and William J. Faulkner.

9.25 linear ft.

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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SNAC Resource ID: 7761342

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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Cole, Nat King, 1919-1965

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Louis, Joe, "Brown Bomber", 1914-1981

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Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975

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Payne, Aaron H., 1901-1994.

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Aaron H. Payne (1901-1994) was a Chicago lawyer who handled cases involving crime, domestic relations, civil rights, taxes, and corporate law. His clients included heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Louis and Nat King Cole. From the description of Aaron H. Payne papers, 1897-1986. (University of Illinois-Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 57361678 ...