Harold Washington collection of papers, 1980s.

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Harold Washington collection of papers, 1980s.

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Photocopies of Harold Washington's Chicago mayoral campaign materials. Also a few original items by or related to Harold Washington, including a letter from Washington to Ms. Pat Smith, May 22, 1987, thanking her for her continued support through the recent mayoral campaign despite having her home vandalized on account of her display of a Washington poster; also, four color photos of the vandalism damage, along with two police report receipts regarding the vandalism. Also, an invitation to the 1983 inaugural ceremony for Mayor Washington (sent to Casey Prunchunas).

8.5 linear ft. (21 boxes)

Chicago History Museum

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Chicago History Museum

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5128 North Austin Avenue (Chicago, Ill.)

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Chicago (Ill.). Mayor

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Smith, Patrick

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Washington, Harold, 1922-1987

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Harold Lee Washington (April 15, 1922 – November 25, 1987) was an American lawyer and politician who was the 51st Mayor of Chicago. Washington became the first African American to be elected as the city's mayor in April 1983 after a multiracial coalition of progressives supported his election. He served as mayor from April 29, 1983 until his death on November 25, 1987. Born in Chicago and raised in the Bronzeville neighborhood, Washington became involved in local 3rd Ward politics under Chicago ...