James Shores Griffith papers, 1882-1971 (bulk 1912-1969)

Century of Progress International Exhibition (1933-34 : Chicago, Ill.)

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The Century of Progress Exposition, the World's Fair, was held in Chicago, 1933-1934. From the description of Records, 1933-1934 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007613 A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934. The fair celebrated the scientific and technological advances made in the century since the founding of Chicago in 1833. The main features of the fair included exhibits depicting th...

Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Midwest manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Hull, George W.

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Toomey, Charles Lane, 1952-

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Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. Local 147 (Chicago, Ill.)

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Griffith, James Shores, 1891-1971.

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Chicago painter and decorator, and life member of Local Union No. 147, Brotherhood of Painter, Decorators and Paperhangers of America. James Shores Griffith was born October 6, 1891, in Chatham, New Jersey. His maternal grandfather, George W. Hull, his father, Charles Henry Griffith, and his older brother, Charles H. Griffith, Jr., were all employed as painters and decorators. In 1909, at age 18, Griffith became a painter's apprentice as part of the Painter's District Co...

Runnberg, John A.

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Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. District Council No. 6

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Youngblood, Charles, 1924-

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Michigan state senator. From the description of Charles N. Youngblood letter, Apr. 1966. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418549 ...

Griffith, Charles, M.A.

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