Chicago Collections
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A consortium of libraries, museums, and other institutions with archives that collaborate to preserve and share the history and culture of the Chicago region.
Joined September 2013
Will the coworker join the conversation with @ChicagoCovenant tonight? Tune in!
Join us 9/17 from 6-7 on Zoom for a discussion with @ChicagoCovenant! Register here:
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Join us 9/17 from 6-7 on Zoom for a discussion with @ChicagoCovenant! Register here:
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Dennis McClendon, who created one of Chicago's most iconic and useful guides: the color-coded map of the CTA’s L lines, has died at 67 from complications of cancer. He was a highly skilled cartographer and part of an elite group of Chicago history buffs.
chicago.suntimes.com
He also was a Chicago history expert tapped by WTTW-Channel 11 host Geoffrey Baer for answers. As a mapmaker, his vast output also included creating the Chicago Bike Map. His last project was...
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Do you love member @NewberryLibrary like we do? Spend this Saturday, 7/20 with them at NewberryFest! https://t.co/gx1SrdyQsM
newberry.org
Celebrate all things Newberry with collection presentations, guided tours, information sessions, and so much more at our new summer fest!
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Eichelberger’s papers are in @ChicagoMuseum’s Research Center https://t.co/EuRFC6n9KF
Brenda Eichelberger founded the National Alliance of Black Feminists (NABF) in 1974 to empower African American women politically and promote a more positive image of them in America. Learn more in our exhibition Designing for Change during #CivicSeason: https://t.co/3sFGIpirNL
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What are you doing a week from today? You're attending our annual meeting featuring @6figga_dilla! Details and registration here:
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We're thrilled that @EvanstonHistory has joined CCC!
The beginning of a beautiful friendship: Welcome to @ChiCollections, @EvanstonHistory! As a fan of both, we say hooray. EHC's collections of organization & civic records, personal papers, photos, etc, add a significant resource to Chicago-area research! https://t.co/NwyVsqlHsv
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Never too young for pool, h/t to member @uiclibrary #ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesGames
https://t.co/GLvel3DgUU
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We are inspired!
When the researchers are away, the archivists will play! Live from our research room, here is a rousing game of archival Hollinger box Jenga for the #ArchivesGames #ArchivesHashtagParty.
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We admit defeat. Who can tell us what this board game is from member @chipublib? #ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesGames
https://t.co/SzwUPojYsn
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We were thrilled to attend this event last night and hear about @DrewFaust28's love and use of archives!
What an honor it is to be with @NewberryLibrary this evening, receiving the Newberry Library Award. Thank you for this recognition!
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Loved listening to our ED Jeanne Long on @WGNRadio talking about the consortium as well as hearing from member @ChicagoMuseum
https://t.co/Ao284bgXG8
wgnradio.com
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Chicago’s history with Veronica Casados from The Chicago History Museum and Jeanne Long of Chicago Collections.
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On #NationalLibraryWorkersDay we recognize all the staff at our member institutions who give so much to their own institutions and to us! We couldn't do what we do without you!
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C.D. Arnold was the official photographer of the World's Columbian Exposition and we think this image from member @chipublib is stunning #ArchivesSnapshot #ArchivesHashtagParty
https://t.co/HnKf7DddiJ
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Mildred Mead was a prolific photographer of Chicago neighborhoods, especially Maxwell Street. This #ArchivesSnapshot #ArchivesHashtagParty is courtesy of member @UChicagoSCRC
https://t.co/9vQ2RO4mY9
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Yeah, the river is green but can you top this St. Patrick's Day parade image from member @uiclibrary? https://t.co/2V9POzMyg4
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When your coworker is very excited for the March board meeting
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We hosted her with @ChicagoBMRC in 2018 and STILL remember her talk! https://t.co/EK8CiG2v6r
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Sure to be an excellent event! Hughes-Watkins is a compelling speaker!
"Reparative Acts and the Caste of Archival Erasure" with Lae’l Hughes-Watkins, an event you can join in person or virtually: 3/27, 10am Central. https://t.co/nBY1aI9DHj
#reparativearchiving
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