Papers, 1789-1992 (bulk 1926-1988).

Gertz, Elmer, 1906-2000

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mk6xb6 (person)

Elmer Gertz (September 14, 1906 - April 27, 2000) was an American lawyer, writer and civil rights activist. During his lengthy legal career he won some high-profile cases, most notably parole for notorious killer Nathan Leopold and the obscenity trial of Henry Miller's novel Tropic of Cancer (novel). In addition to accounts of his cases and career, he also reviewed books and edited a collection of works by Frank Harris, whom he represented as literary agent. From the description of E...

Robert Welch, Inc.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6tr1xnx (corporateBody)

Chicago Citizens Commission to Study the Disorders of Convention Week

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6ff86fp (corporateBody)

A citizens' commission, chaired by Edward J. Sparling, was formed to investigate the 1968 Chicago peace march that ended in police confrontation. The group reconvened to examine the violence associated with the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The second committee, named the Chicago Commission to Study the Disorders of Convention Week, was informally known as the Sparling Commission. From the description of Records, 1968-1969 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat...

Illinois Coalition Against the Death Penalty

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6k1231w (corporateBody)

The Illinois Coalition Against the Death Penalty (later known as the Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty) was founded in 1976 as an association of non-profit organizations that lobbied against laws that allowed for capital punishment to be imposed in Illinois and against its use in specific cases, as well as educating the public about problems with the death penalty. Mary Alice Rankin was founder and first director of the coalition. As of 2011, the coalition remained active. ...

Democratic National Convention (1968 : Chicago, Ill.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63z1wn2 (corporateBody)

Chicago Bar Association

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6kw9gmb (corporateBody)

Illinois. Constitutional Convention, 1969-1970

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63j75rv (corporateBody)

Convention called to write a new constitution to replace the 1870 Illinois constitution, with Samuel Witwer chosen as president. A Constitution Study Commission had been formed in 1965 to determine the need for a convention. The convention organized nine committees to study issues and organization of state government in order to update the old constitution. The new constitution was adopted Sept. 3, 1970 and ratified by the voters on December 15, 1970. From the description of Records,...