Chicago Public Library Records. 125th Anniversary Records

Dates: 1997-1998
Size: 8 linear feet in 7 boxes
Repository: Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center, Special Collections, 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Collection Number: spe.cpl.125
Immediate Source of Acquisition: The collection was actively solicited by staff in the Special Collections & Preservation Division upon the direction of the Commissioner.
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Preferred Citation: When quoting material from this collection the preferred citation is: Chicago Public Library. 125th Anniversary Records, [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections, Chicago Public Library
Finding Aid Author: Morag Walsh, 1999. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Johanna Russ, 2022.

Abstract

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

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.

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.

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

Subjects

  • Chicago Public Library — Archives.
  • Chicago Public Library — Anniversaries, etc.

Related Materials

  • Chicago Public Library Archives

Collection Inventory

Series 1: Central Library Series, 1997-1998

Scope and Contents

This series highlights events held in the Harold Washington Library Center.

Arrangement

Files are listed alphabetically.

Box 1 Folder 15 Brochure, “Chicago Public Library Celebrates 125 Years, 1873-1998” [1998]
Box 1 Folder 10 Brochure, “When is National Fun at Work Day? 100 Challenging or Most Frequently Asked Reference Questions at the Chicago Public Library” [1998]
Box 1 Folder 8 Brochures and Flyers, Various Events throughout the Year [1998]
Box 1 Folder 1 Business/Science/Technology [1998]
Box 1 Folder 20 “Chicago Public Library Celebrating 125 Years, 1873-1998”. 2 bound books wishing the Library Happy Birthday from the public. See Box 4,5 [1998]
Box 1 Folder 9 City of Big Readers Week, Schedules, Clippings 1998 September 24-30
Box 1 Folder 18 City of Chicago, Illinois, Resolution Honoring Chicago Public Library for 125 Years of Service, 1998
Box 1 Folder 13 Clippings, News Releases [1998]
Box 1 Folder 11 Gala Celebration Dinner in Honor of Marian F. Cindy Pritzker, Order of Service, Clippings 1998 October
Box 1 Folder 12 Gala Celebration Dinner in Honor of Marian F. Cindy Pritzker, Floor Plan, List of Guests 1998 October
Box 1 Folder 17 Internal Memoranda [1998]
Box 1 Folder 2 Kickoff Weekend, Program, “Happy Birthday Chicago Public Library Celebrating 125 Years” [1998]
Box 1 Folder 3 Kickoff Weekend, Brochure Programs, “City of Big Readers Celebrating 125 Years” [1998]
Box 1 Folder 4 Kickoff Weekend, News Release “The Library Celebrates 125 Years!” 1997 December
Box 1 Folder 5 Kickoff Weekend, News Release, “The Chicago Public Library’s 125th Anniversary Kickoff Party, Sponsored by Ameritech” 1998 January
Box 1 Folder 6 Kickoff Weekend, Letter of Invitation, Commissioner Dempsey to Mayor Daley 1997 December
Box 1 Folder 7 Kickoff Weekend, Clippings, Publicity [1998]
Box 1 Folder 14 Monthly Events Calendars 1997 December-1998 December
Box 1 Folder 16 Publicity, Illinois Library Association Reporter, April 1998, “The Chicago Public Library: Celebrating 125 Years of Change” [1998]
Box 1 Folder 19 State of Illinois, 90th General Assembly, House of Representatives, House Resolution No.536, “1998 The Year of the Chicago Public Library” [1998]

Series 2: Neighborhood Services Series, 1998

Scope and Contents

This series shows activities held in most of the Branch Libraries and the two regional Libraries.

Arrangement

Files are arranged alphabetically by branch name.

Box 2 Folder 1 Albany Park, Happy Birthday book from the Albany Park Staff & Patrons, see Box 5 [1998]
Box 2 Folder 2 Altgeld, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 3 Austin, Flyers, Clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 4 Austin Irving, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 5 Avalon, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 6 Beverly, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 7 Bezazian, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 8 Brainerd, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 9 Canaryville [1998]
Box 2 Folder 10 Chicago Bee, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 11 Chicago Lawn, Flyers, Branch Library Quiz [1998]
Box 2 Folder 12 Chinatown, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 13 Bessie Coleman, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 14 Daley, Banner, see Box 6 [1998]
Box 2 Folder 15 Douglass, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 16 Edgewater, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 17 Gage Park, Guest Book, signed by the public, see Box 3 [1998]
Box 2 Folder 18 Galewood-Mont Clare, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 19 Hall, Flyers, Chicago Tribute, Markers of Distinction, Clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 20 Hegewisch, Photographs, see Box 7 [1998]
Box 2 Folder 21 Humboldt, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 22 Independence, Flyers, Essay, Author list [1998]
Box 2 Folder 23 Jefferson Park, Flyers, Clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 24 Jeffery Manor, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 25 Kelly, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 26 King, Flyers, Branch and Community Profile [1998]
Box 2 Folder 27 Legler, 2 scrolls of children’s signatures, see Box 3 [1998]
Box 2 Folder 28 Lincoln Belmont, Clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 29 Lincoln Park, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 30 Logan Square, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 31 Mayfair, Flyers, Clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 32 Midwest, Clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 33 Mount Greenwood, Flyers, clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 34 Near North, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 35 North Austin, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 36 Northtown, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 37 Oriole Park, Photographs, see Box 7 [1998]
Box 2 Folder 38 Portage Cragin, Photographs, see Box 7 [1998]
Box 2 Folder 39 Roden, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 40 Roosevelt, Flyers, Clippings, Press Releases, Children’s Birthday Cards to CPL [1998]
Box 2 Folder 41 Scottsdale, Flyers, Clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 42 Southshore, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 43 Sulzer, Flyers, Clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 44 Tuley Park, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 45 Uptown, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 46 Vodak/East Side, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 47 West Addison, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 48 West Belmont, Flyers, Clippings [1998]
Box 2 Folder 49 West Town, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 50 Woodson, Flyers [1998]
Box 2 Folder 51 Whitney Young, Flyers [1998]

Series 3: Ephemera Series, 1998

Scope and Contents

This series holds either non-paper or oversized materials.

Arrangement

Files are listed alphabetically by location.

Box 5 Folder 2 Albany Park, Happy Birthday book from the Albany Park Staff & Patrons, signed by the public [1998]
Box 3 Folder 3 Avalon, Decorations [1998]
Box 3 Folder 1 Central Library, 125th Birthday Celebration Button [1998]
Box 3 Folder 2 Central Library, Resolutions, (2). From American Library Association; Alderman Edward Burke. [1998]
Box 4 Folder 1 Central Library, Bound presentation books, Chicago Public Library Celebrating 125 Years 1873-1998, birthday wishes from the public [1998]
Box 5 Folder 1 Central Library, Additional Pages for books in Box 4 [1998]
Box 6 Folder 1 Daley, Banner, Celebrating 125 Years, hung outside the branch [missing, 2022] [1998]
Box 3 Folder 4 Edgewater, Children’s Decorations [1998]
Box 3 Folder 5 Gage Park, Guest Book [1998]
Box 3 Folder 7 Legler, Scrolls [1998]
Box 3 Folder 6 Near North, Magnets [1998]

Series 4: Photograph Series, 1998

Scope and Contents

This series includes photographs of events and programs

Arrangement

Photos are listed first by Central Library events and then alphabetically by branch name.

Box 7 Photographs 1-10 Central Library, Kickoff Birthday Weekend, 1998 January 10-11
Box 7 Photographs 11-27 Central Library, Gala Dinner to honor Marian F. Cindy Pritzker 1998 October 1
Box 7 Photographs 28-36 Central Library, Book reading by author Stephen King 1998 September 29
Box 7 Photographs 37-42 Central Library, Book reading by author and singer Patti Smith 1998 November 19
Box 7 Photographs 43-46 Central Library, Discussion with author/illustrator Wendell Smith 1998 April 21
Box 7 Photographs 47-48 Central Library, Book reading by author Dorothy Allison 1998 April 14
Box 7 Photographs 49-52 Central Library, Book reading by author Norman Mailer 1998 May 15
Box 7 Photographs 53-55 Central Library, Book reading by author John Irving 1998 May 21
Box 7 Photographs 56-61 Central Library, Book reading by author Toni Morrison 1998 March 16
Box 7 Photographs 62 Central Library, Book signing by author Dennis P. Kimbro 1998 February 17
Box 7 Photographs 63-64 Central Library, Book signing and interview with Calvin Trillin 1998 June 8
Box 7 Photographs 65-66 Central Library, Book reading by Cornell West 1998 May 27
Box 7 Photographs 67 Central Library, Interview with author Jamaica Kincaid 1998 October 29
Box 7 Photographs 68-69 Altgeld, Traveling World of Reptiles 1998
Box 7 Photographs 70 Altgeld, NatureConnections 1998
Box 7 Photographs 71-74 Bezazian, Party Hat Craft 1998
Box 7 Photographs 75-80 Bezazian, Poetry Slam 1998
Box 7 Photographs 81-82 Canaryville, Kickoff Program 1998 January 10
Box 7 Photographs 83-85 Canaryville, Children making piñatas 1998 July 8
Box 7 Photographs 86-87 Canaryville, Summer Reading Program 1998 July 22
Box 7 Photographs 88 Canaryville, Razzle Dazzle Read 1998 August 8
Box 7 Photographs 88a-88w Damen 1998
Box 7 Photographs 89-93 Galewood-Mont Clare 1998
Box 7 Photographs 94-97 Hegewisch, Decorations 1998
Box 7 Photographs 98-100 Independence, Mad Birthday Party 1998 January 10
Box 7 Photographs 101-102 Independence, Razzle Dazzle Summer Reading Game Kickoff 1998 June 13
Box 7 Photographs 103 Independence, Cat in the Hat “Seussapalouza” 1998 March 28
Box 7 Photographs 104-111 Jefferson Park, Kickoff Weekend 1998 January 10
Box 7 Photographs 112-113 Mayfair, Wednesday afternoon tutoring 1998 September
Box 7 Photographs 114-115 Mayfair, Summer Reading Program 1998 August
Box 7 Photographs 116 Mayfair, National Library Week, Marble Man 1998 April 22
Box 7 Photographs 117 Mayfair, Parent/Child Learning Center 1998
Box 7 Photographs 118 Mayfair, Hispanic Heritage Month 1998 September 30
Box 7 Photographs 119-126 Oriole Park, Kickoff Weekend 1998 January
Box 7 Photographs 127-129 Portage-Cragin, Birthday Cake, Kickoff Weekend 1998 January
Box 7 Photographs 130-131 Scottsdale, Book Sale organized by Friends of Scottsdale Library 1998 August 8
Box 7 Photographs 132 Scottsdale, Summer Readers’ Finale 1998 August
Box 7 Photographs 133 Scottsdale, Unity Month Display 1998 September
Box 7 Photographs 134 Scottsdale, Banned Books Week Display 1998 September 26-October 3
Box 7 Photographs 135 Scottsdale, Fall decorations 1998
Box 7 Photographs 136 Scottsdale, Arab American Heritage Month 1998 November 14
Box 7 Photographs 137 Scottsdale, Razzle Dazzle Summer Readers 1998 July
Box 7 Photographs 138-140 Scottsdale, Kickoff Weekend 1998 January 10
Box 7 Photographs 141-168 Vodak/East, Kickoff Weekend, Programs and Decorations 1998
Box 7 Photographs 169-176 West Addison, Kickoff Weekend 1998 January 10
Box 7 Photographs 177-178 West Addison, Razzle Dazzle Reading Celebration, windows 1998 June-August
Box 7 Photographs 179-180 West Addison, Summer Reading Program party 1998 August 15
Box 7 Photographs 181-182 West Addison, National Library Week 1998 April 22-23
Box 7 Photographs 183 West Addison, Lincoln Park Traveling Zoo 1998 June 18
Box 7 Photographs 184 West Addison, Juggler 1998 July 21
Box 7 Photographs 185 West Addison, Author Debbi Chocolate 1998 July 19
Box 7 Photographs 186 West Addison, Arts &Crafts Stamping 1998 July 29
Box 7 Photographs 187 West Addison, Old Country Buffet 1998 August 15
Box 7 Photographs 188-189 West Addison, Window Displays 1998
Box 7 Photographs 190 West Addison, La Banera Program 1998 September 24
Box 7 Photographs 191-192 West Addison, Pigtales Puppet Show 1998 October 21
Box 7 Photographs 193 West Addison, Halloween Children’s Story 1998 October
Box 7 Photographs 194 West Addison, Christmas Crafts 1998 December 12
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