Edward Moss Martin papers, 1896-1985.

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Edward Moss Martin papers, 1896-1985.

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Biographical materials, correspondence, publications, research materials, memoranda, fliers, programs, and other papers of Edward Moss Martin, a civic reformer and member of the Union League Club of Chicago. Much of the material in the collection relates to Martin's work as director of public affairs (1924-1960) and director of the Civic and Arts Foundation (1960-1974) at the Union League Club of Chicago, including research materials on local government in Illinois villages, programs and promotional materials for Union League events, and correspondence and articles related to Martin's awards and citations, retirement, and professional contacts. Biographical materials pertain to Martin's childhood, education, and early employment. Present are booklets and articles, some authored by Martin, that document Martin's interest in judicial, electoral, and civic reforms. Also included are materials related to organizations with which Martin was involved, notably the Municipal Art League of Chicago and the Citizenship Council of Metropolitan Chicago. The collection includes a reel-to-reel tape of a speech given about Martin when the Union League Club honored him with a citation for distinguished public service (1958).

1 oversize folder.

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Municipal Art League of Chicago

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Martin, Edward Moss, 1895-1985.

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Edward Moss Martin (1896-1985) was a civic reformer and active in the Union League Club of Chicago. From the description of Edward Moss Martin papers, 1896-1985. (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 717289143 ...

Union League Club of Chicago. Public Affairs Committee.

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Joint Civic Committee on Elections (Chicago, Ill.)

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Union League Club of Chicago

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United States. Public Health Service

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