Clement M. Silvestro papers, 1955-1962.

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Clement M. Silvestro papers, 1955-1962.

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Manuscript drafts and notes, bibliographic materials, daily planners, and other papers of Clement M. Silvestro, a historian, author, and one-time director of the Chicago Historical Society. The majority of the collection consists of manuscript drafts and research notes for Silvestro's doctoral dissertation, titled "None but Patriots: The Union Leagues in Civil War and Reconstruction" (1959). Present are reel-to-reel tapes and microfilm reels related to Silvestro's research. Includes also daily planners (1958-1962); a copy of "Organizing a Local Historical Society" by Silvestro, published in the American Association for State and Local History bulletin (January 1959); and related research notes. Microfilm boxed with collection includes research materials collected by Silvestro about the Union League of America from research institutions across the United States.

4 sound recordings (in 1 box)

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Union League of America

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The Union League of America, sometimes called the Loyal League, was a Civil War era pro-Union club. From the guide to the Union League of America records, 1863-1864, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) The Union League of America, sometimes called the Loyal League, was a Civil War era pro-Union club. It was an organization formed in Ohio in 1862 when the prognosis for Union victory seemed doubtful. Its purpose was to raise troops, and suppli...

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Silvestro, Clement M.

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Clement Mario Silvestro (b. 1924) was a historian, author, and one-time director of the Chicago Historical Society. Silvestro received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Wisconsin in 1959. He served as director of the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) and editor of History News. In 1965, Silvestro became director of the Chicago Historical Society, following a period as associate director. In 1975, he became the first executive director of the Scottish Rite Masonic...