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Bacon, Warren H., 1923-1991

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Warren and Mary Bacon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: harsh-2009-04
Abstract

Warren Bacon was a prominent Chicago civic leader and member of the Chicago Board of Education. Bacon opposed the policies of Chicago Public Schools superintendent Benjamin Willis. The papers include photographs and documents from Warren’s career and from his wife, Mary, and from their membership in the Great Black Book Club.

Dates: 1951-2006