Michael S. Lerner Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains notes, fliers, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and related material documenting Michael S. Lerner and Leo A. Lerner’s involvement in local commemorative and historical groups. The groups covered include the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Association, the Stephen A. Douglas Association, and the Charles A. Weber Memorial Commission.
Dates
- 1953 - 1992
Creator
- Lerner, Michael S., 1915-1996 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Michael S. Lerner (1915-1996) worked as an associate publisher for Lerner newspapers, a large publisher of local newspapers on Chicago’s north side. He was known for his involvement in local civic and volunteer organizations, and Mayor Daley declared December 3, 1971 “Michael S. Lerner Day” in honor of his contributions to the city. According to his obituary, he was a "writer, photographer, poet, and painter" and "was also considered an expert in the business aspect of newspaper publishing." He died November 8, 1996.
Source:
Obituaries (6) – Michael S. Lerner, Chicago Tribune, November 9, 1996.
Biographical / Historical
Leo A. Lerner (1907-1965) was the editor and publisher of Lerner Newspapers, a chain of local newspapers that covered the northside of Chicago. He was also very involved in local volunteer and civic organizations. His activities included serving as Chairman of the Board of Roosevelt University and President of Independent Voters of Illinois. He died in Chicago at age 57 on March 6, 1965.
Source:
"Leo A. Lerner, Publisher and Author, Dies: Headed Firm Issuing 20 Newspapers." Chicago Tribune, March 7, 1965.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (in 1 box and 7 photographs)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection documents Michael S. Lerner and Leo A. Lerner’s involvement in local commemorative and historical groups on the north side of Chicago. It contains notes, fliers, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and related material.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in 2 series:
Series 1: Documents, 1953-1992
Series 2: Photographs, 1955-1985, undated
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Michael S. Lerner in 1989.
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Monuments
- Memorials Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Monuments Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Weber, Charles H., 1894-1960 -- Memorials
Source
- Lerner, Michael S., 1915-1996 (Donor, Person)
Creator
- Lerner, Michael S., 1915-1996 (Person)
- Lerner, Leo A. (Leo Alfred), 1907-1965 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Michael S. Lerner Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Allyson Smally
- Date
- 2021
- 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 Northside Neighborhood History Collection Repository
Sulzer Regional Library
Chicago Public Library
4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago IL 60625 United States
(312) 742-4455
northsidehistory@chipublib.org