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Special Collections Divisions at CPL
Special Collections at HWLC
The Special Collections and Preservation Division at HWLC showcases rare and unique materials focusing on Chicago.
Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection
The Vivian G. Harsh Collection at Woodson Regional Library is the largest African American history and literature collection in the Midwest.
Northside Neighborhood History Collection
The Northside Neighborhood History Collection at Sulzer Regional Library houses historical and contemporary materials.
Northside High Schools Digital Collections
See photographs of high school football games, theatrical productions, dances and extracurricular activities from the 1870s to the 1950s.
