William G. Clark papers, 1950-1976.

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William G. Clark papers, 1950-1976.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/713908054

Correspondence, speeches, campaign records, and other papers related to William G. Clark's service as an Illinois Assemblyman (1953-1961), Illinois Attorney General (1961-1969), and as a member of the Democratic National Convention's platform committee (1968). Includes much information on Democratic Party affairs in Illinois; the Illinois Consumer Fraud Division and the Illinois Charitable Trust Division; the Illinois Central Railroad air rights question in Chicago; the Orville Hodge scandal; and Clark's unsuccessful campaign for the U.S. Senate against Everett M. Dirksen (1968). Materials include memoranda and notes written by first assistant attorney general Richard E. Friedman.

26 linear ft. (63 boxes)

Chicago History Museum

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Chicago History Museum

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