Leon M. Despres papers, 1929-1982 (bulk 1955-1975).

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Leon M. Despres papers, 1929-1982 (bulk 1955-1975).

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Subject files, correspondence, constituent requests, and newsclippings, chiefly from Despres' service as Chicago 5th Ward Alderman (Independent), 1955-1975. Topics include Hyde Park and Kenwood neighborhood matters, city planning, budgets, racial discrimination, schools, crime, and urban renewal. The collection also contains a small group of papers from Despres' private law practice, many involving civil liberties.

103 linear ft.3 microfilm reels : neg. ; 35mm. (Legislative record 1961-1975).3 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. (Reader copy of Legislative record).21 microfilm reels ; 35mm. (Newsclippings 1953-76).1 microfilm reel ; 16 mm. (Notebooks 1977, 1982).

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