About the Chicago Historical Society

A Newberry Library and Chicago Historical Society Exhibit: October 1, 2004, to January 15, 2005

About the Chicago Historical Society

The Chicago Historical Society is a privately endowed, independent institution devoted to collecting, interpreting, and presenting the rich multicultural history of Chicago and Illinois, as well as selected areas of American history, to the public through exhibitions, programs, research collections, and publications.

Find out more about the Chicago Historical Society, its collections, exhibits, and programs at www.chicagohistory.org or call (312) 642-4600.

This exhibit has been organized by the Newberry Library's Dr. William M. Scholl Center for Family and Community History and the Chicago Historical Society. It has been made possible with major funding provided in part by The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning. Generous support also provided by The Chicago Reader and Dr. and Mrs. Tapas K. Das Gupta.