John Patrick McGoorty papers, 1892-1953.

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John Patrick McGoorty papers, 1892-1953.

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Scrapbooks (2 v.) and ca. 45 other items relating to John Patrick McGoorty's career as a lawyer, Illinois state representative (Democrat), and anti-corruption judge, and to personal and family matters. Scrapbook one contains photographs (ca. 30) and award certificates (1892-1953); scrapbook two contains newsclippings on his work as a defense counsel in the 1893 trial of Patrick Prendergast for the murder of Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison and on McGoorty's service in the Illinois General Assembly, 1898-1899.

2 linear ft.

Chicago History Museum

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Chicago History Museum

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McGoorty, John Patrick, 1866-1953.

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Illinois. General Assembly

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The General Assembly, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, serves as the legislative body for the State of Illinois. As successor to the territorial Legislative Council and House of Representatives, principal General Assembly activities include enacting, amending or repealing laws; passing resolutions; adopting appropriations bills; and conducting inquiries on proposed legislation. Prior to the General Corporation Law of 1872, charters were granted to corporations by General ...

Democratic Party (Ill.)

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Illinois branch of U.S Democratic Party. From the description of Speech notes, 1860 July 25. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 34608028 ...

Prendergast, Patrick Eugene Joseph, 1868-1894.

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Harrison, Carter H. (Carter Henry), 1825-1893

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Illinois congressman, 1875-1879; mayor of Chicago, 1879-1887; 1893. From the description of Letter : Chicago, [Ill.], 1861 June 24. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 33195857 ...