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Chicago Public Library Archives. 125th Anniversary Records

 Collection
Identifier: spe-cpl-125

Scope and Contents

This collection documents events held to celebrate the Chicago Public Library’s 125th year of public service in 1998. The collection was actively solicited by staff in the Special Collections & Preservation Division upon the direction of the Commissioner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1997 - 1998

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection.

Biographical / Historical

The Chicago Public Library was founded in 1872, and opened to the public on January 1, 1873. In 1998, CPL celebrated its 125th anniversary through programming and publications.

Extent

8 Linear Feet (in 7 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Documents the activities held to celebrate the Library’s 125th year of operation.

Arrangement

The collection has been organized into four Series:

  • Series 1: Central Library Series
  • Series 2: Neighborhood Services Series
  • Series 3: Ephemera Series
  • Series 4: Photograph Series

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was actively solicited by staff in the Special Collections & Preservation Division upon the direction of the Commissioner.

Related Materials

Chicago Public Library Archives

Title
Guide to the Chicago Public Library Archives. 125th Anniversary Records
Status
Completed
Author
Morag Walsh, 1999. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Johanna Russ, 2022.
Date
1999
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Unit at Harold Washington Library Center Repository

Contact:
Harold Washington Library Center, 9th Floor
Chicago Public Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago IL 60605 United States
(312) 747-4875