Archibald J. Carey papers, 1909-1966.

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Archibald J. Carey papers, 1909-1966.

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Correspondence and other papers relating to Carey's activities as a lawyer, politician, and alderman (1947-1955) of the 3rd ward in Chicago; member (1955-1961) of the President's Committee on Government Employment Policy; and pastor of Quinn Chapel (African Methodist Episcopal Church). Collection includes papers of his father, Bishop Carey. Topics include the younger Carey's 1949 efforts to have the Chicago City Council pass an open housing ordinance; his nationwide speaking tour for the Eisenhower-Nixon 1952 presidential campaign; and his 1964 decision to join the Democratic Party. His work on the presidential committee is covered by minutes of meetings, reports, and correspondence with committee members Ross Clinchy, W. Arthur McCoy, Branch Rickey, the U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Defense, and others.

21.25 linear ft.

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