| Dates: | 1979-1991, bulk dates 1983-1987 |
| Size: | 74.5 linear feet in 100 boxes |
| Repository: | Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center, Special Collections, 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605 |
| Collection Number: | spe.h00057 |
| Immediate source of acquisition: | The records were acquired by Chicago Public Library after Harold Washington’s death. |
| Conditions governing use: | Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection |
| Conditions governing access: | Materials are open without restrictions. Selected items from the collection are available online in the Harold Washington: Selected Speeches Digital Collection. |
| Physical location note: | Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least 24-hours prior to your research visit to coordinate access. |
| Preferred citation: | When quoting material from this collection the preferred citation is: Harold Washington Archives and Collections, Press Office Series, [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections, Chicago Public Library |
| Finding aid author: | Special Collections staff, circa 1995. Additional processing by Morag Walsh, 2020. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Sarah Zimmerman 2022. |
Abstract
The Press Office was responsible for the mayor’s scheduling and for ensuring he was prepared for each event by producing briefing notes with detailed background information about the organization or venue involved. They also drafted press releases and speeches for the mayor and gathered news clippings on all topics. Of particular note are a collection of news clippings gathered after Mayor Washington’s sudden death.
Historical Note
The Press Office was part of the Office of the Mayor and as such Press Office staff worked very closely with the Mayor at all times. The Press Office was responsible for the mayor’s scheduling and for ensuring he was prepared for each event by producing briefing notes with detailed background information. Press Office photographers accompanied the mayor to most of these events and documented them with black and white photographs. The Press Office also prepared press releases, drafted speeches and clipped news articles on many topics. In addition the Press Office video-recorded the daily television news broadcasts from the major Chicago broadcast stations. The video recordings are available in the Mayoral Records, Press Office Videocassette Series and the photographs are available in the Mayoral Records, Press Office Photographs Series.
Grayson Mitchell served as Harold Washington’s first Press Secretary from 1983 until his resignation in January 1985. Mitchell also served as Press Secretary under the previous mayor, Jane Byrne, and there is a small amount of material from her administration included here. Mitchell’s replacement was Alton Miller who served from February 10, 1985 until the Mayor’s death in 1987. Alton Miller was with Mayor Washington in the mayor’s office when Washington suffered a fatal heart attack. Pat Michalski served as Deputy Press Secretary, and later as Press Secretary under Acting Mayor Eugene Sawyer.
Biographical Note
Harold Washington was the first African American mayor of Chicago, elected in 1983.
Harold Washington was born on April 15, 1922, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. His parents, Roy Lee and Bertha Jones Washington, divorced when he was young, and he lived with his father in Chicago and attended boarding school in Milwaukee. Washington entered Chicago’s DuSable High School in 1939, served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for six months, enlisted in the military from 1943 to 1946 and returned to DuSable High School to graduate in 1946. After earning a bachelor degree at Roosevelt University in Chicago and a law degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., Washington enjoyed a career as a practicing attorney before he turned to politics.
Washington’s political career encompassed roles at the municipal, state and national levels of government. He served as Illinois State Representative for the 26th District from 1965 to 1976. He then became Illinois State Senator for the 26th District from 1976 to 1980. Washington ran for mayor of Chicago in 1977, but lost. In 1980, he became a U.S. Congressman for the 1st District and served in that post until 1983. Washington again ran for mayor in 1983, winning the Democratic primary election in February of that year and the general election in April. He was inaugurated on April 29, 1983 and was re-elected in 1987. Harold Washington died at 1:36 PM on November 25, 1987 of a cardiac arrest, just a few months into his second term as mayor. He is buried in Chicago’s Oak Woods Cemetery.
Scope and Contents
The records in this series were created by the Press Secretary, the Deputy Press Secretary and their administration and reflect the daily activities of the Press Office. The records served as administrative as well as informational files and consist of correspondence, reports, press clippings, press releases (including some in Spanish), schedules and briefing notes, speeches, proclamations and executive orders.
Of particular note are the collection of Harold Washington’s speeches as well as a collection of press clippings gathered after Mayor Washington’s sudden death.
Selected items from the collection are available online in the Harold Washington: Selected Speeches Digital Collection. Video recordings of the daily news broadcasts from the main TV channels in Chicago can be found in the Press Office Videocassette Series. Photographs taken by the Press Office staff can be found in the Press Office Photographs Series.
Arrangement
Where possible, the original organization has been maintained. To assist researchers, the records have been split into six series:
- Series 1: Papers of the Press Secretary/Deputy Press Secretary, 1979-1987
- Series 2: Press Clippings, 1984-1991
- Series 3: Press Releases, 1983-1987
- Series 4: Executive Orders, Proclamations, Requests, 1983-1987
- Series 5: Schedules and Briefing Notes, 1983-1988
- Series 6. Speeches, 1983-1987
Related Materials
- Harold Washington, Illinois State Representative Records
- Harold Washington, Illinois State Senate Records
- Harold Washington, U.S. Congressional Records
- Harold Washington, Mayoral Campaign Records
- Harold Washington, Pre-Mayoral Photograph Collection
- Harold Washington, Asian American Advisory Committee Records
- Harold Washington, Central Files Records
- Harold Washington, Chief of Staff Records
- Harold Washington, City Council Proceedings Records
- Harold Washington, Community Services Sub-Cabinet Records
- Harold Washington, Development Sub-Cabinet Records
- Harold Washington, Finance and Administration Sub-Cabinet Records
- Harold Washington, Infrastructure Sub-Cabinet Records
- Harold Washington, Legislative Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs Records
- Harold Washington, Office Manager/Supervisor of Clerical Staff Records
- Harold Washington, Press Office Photographs
- Harold Washington, Public Safety/Regulatory Sub-Cabinet Records
- Harold Washington, Real Estate Committee Records
- Harold Washington, Schedules and Evaluations Records
- Harold Washington, Videocassette Collection
- Harold Washington, Commemorative Year Archives
- Harold Washington, Political Education Project Records
Subject Headings
- Boyer, Brian
- Michalski, Pat
- Miller, Alton
- Mitchell, Grayson
- Washington, Harold, 1922-1987 — Archives.
- Washington, Harold, 1922-1987 — Obituaries.
- Zalkin, Marc
Collection Inventory
Series 1: Papers of the Press Secretary/Deputy Press Secretary, 1979-1987, undated
Scope and Contents
This series (boxes 1-4) is divided into three subseries. Records include correspondence, reports, memoranda, resumes and plans from other city departments.
Arrangement
Series 1 has been arranged into three subseries:
- Subseries A: Grayson Mitchell, 1979-1985, undated
- Subseries B: Alton Miller, 1983-1987, undated
- Subseries C: Pat Michalski, circa 1986-1987, undated
Subseries A: Grayson Mitchell, 1979-1985, undated
Scope and Contents
Records include correspondence, reports, memoranda, resumes and plans from other city departments. A small amount of files from Grayson Mitchell date from his service as Press Secretary for Mayor Jane Byrne.
Arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically by subject
| Box 1 | Folder 1 | A., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 2 | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 3 | B., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 4 | Badesch, Roger, memoranda, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 5 | Bernadin, Cardinal Joseph, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 6 | Bills [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 7 | Biographical information [of staff members], undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 8 | Boards and Commissions, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 9 | Boyer, Brian, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 10 | Braun, Carol Moseley, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 11 | Buck, Thomas, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 12 | Budget and appendix (draft), 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 13 | Bridge, Columbus Avenue, 1979-1981 |
| Box 1 | Folder 14 | Byrne, Mayor Jane, biography, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 15 | Byrne, Mayor Jane, Press Office suggested remarks, 1983 January-February |
| Box 1 | Folder 16 | Byrne, Mayor Jane, statements, 1983 January-February |
| Box 1 | Folder 17 | C., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 18 | Cabrini-Green, circa 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 19 | Chandler, Chris [Deputy Press Secretary,] memoranda, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 20 | Chicago, promotional material [Byrne administration], 1982-1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 21 | Chicago Council on Fine Arts, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 22 | “Chicago's Development Boom...,” Chicagoland Chronicle, 1985 January |
| Box 1 | Folder 23 | Chicago Energy Program, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 24 | Chicagofest, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 25 | Chicago Hospital Council [Byrne administration], 1982 |
| Box 1 | Folder 26 | Chicago: My Kind of Town! Convention Digest, 1985 |
| Box 1 | Folder 27 | Chicago Police Department [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 28 | Chicago Song Contest [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 29 | Chicago Theater, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 30 | Chicago Tribune, Here's Chicago! exhibit, 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 31 | City Council, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 32 | City Development, Ira Bach, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 33 | City Finances, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 34 | City of Chicago, Combined Financial Statements, Year Ending 12/31/84, 1985 |
| Box 1 | Folder 35 | Community Development Block Grants (CDBG,) 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 36 | Consumer Services, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 37 | Correspondence, 1983 May |
| Box 1 | Folder 38 | Correspondence, 1983 June |
| Box 1 | Folder 39 | Correspondence, 1983 July |
| Box 1 | Folder 40 | Correspondence, 1983 August |
| Box 1 | Folder 41 | Correspondence, 1983 September |
| Box 1 | Folder 42 | Correspondence, 1983 October |
| Box 1 | Folder 43 | Correspondence, 1983 November |
| Box 1 | Folder 44 | Court Cases, Baksinski, et al, v. Edelson, et al (84 L 52409), 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 45 | Court Cases, Burke v. Washington (84 L 51521), 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 46 | Cruz, Wilfredo, memoranda, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 47 | D., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 48 | Daley, Richard M., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 49 | DuSable Museum, restoration dedication, 1984 August 11 |
| Box 1 | Folder 50 | E., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 51 | Editorial, Southtown Economist, City Council, Purchasing, 1984 August 8 |
| Box 1 | Folder 52 | Editorial drafts, circa 1985 |
| Box 1 | Folder 53 | Energy [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 54 | Ethics statements, Press Office staff [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 55 | Exxon Office Systems, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 56 | F., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 57 | Fact sheets, Business Development and Arts and Culture, 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 58 | Fact sheets, City Automobile Fleet, 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 59 | Fact sheets, Geraldine Ferraro, 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 60 | Fact sheets, City Budget, 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 61 | Fact sheets, Steel Industry, 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 62 | Fact sheets, Time magazine, interview of Harold Washington, 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 63 | Food Drive Program [Byrne administration], 1982 |
| Box 1 | Folder 64 | Freedom of Information Order, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 65 | G., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 66 | H., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 67 | Housing, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 68 | Housing, 1984-1985 |
| Box 1 | Folder 69 | Human Services, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 70 | I., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 71 | Illinois Hunger Action, endorsements, 1985 |
| Box 1 | Folder 72 | Independent Voters of Illinois - Independent Precinct Organization (IVI-IPO), 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 73 | J., [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 74 | Jacobson, Walter, 1983-1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 75 | Jackson 5 Victory Tour, 1984 |
| Box 1 | Folder 76 | Jones, Margaret (Press Aide), 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 77 | K., 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 78 | Kodak, 1983 |
| Box 1 | Folder 79 | Leftwich, Maxine (Press Aide?), 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 1 | Letters from the Mayor to Edward M. Burke, 1984 August 8 |
| Box 2 | Folder 2 | Letters from the Mayor to City Council Members, 1985 Budget, 1984 December 31 |
| Box 2 | Folder 3 | Letters from the Mayor to City Council Members, Public Works Vetoes, 1984 August 29 |
| Box 2 | Folder 4 | Letters from the Mayor to ministers of Chicago, Public Works (to be read by pastors), 1984 September 2 |
| Box 2 | Folder 5 | Letter to the Editor, Wall Street Journal, 1984 August 23 |
| Box 2 | Folder 6 | M., 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 7 | Mayor Washington's 10 Point Challenge, 1985 |
| Box 2 | Folder 8 | Mayoral Appointments, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 9 | Memoranda to City Council Members, moratorium on contract debate, 1984 September 14 |
| Box 2 | Folder 10 | Memoranda to the Mayor, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 11 | Midway Profile interview, article, "Harold Washington: Mayor at Mid Term”, 1985 January |
| Box 2 | Folder 12 | Mother's Day Peace Walk [letters from children], circa 1983 May |
| Box 2 | Folder 13 | Myths about former Chicago mayors, circa 1985 |
| Box 2 | Folder 14 | N., 1981, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 15 | National Conference of Black Mayors, 1985 |
| Box 2 | Folder 16 | Neighborhood festivals, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 17 | Neighborhood forums, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 18 | News commentary transcripts, undated |
| Box 2 | Folder 19 | Priorities, mission statement and program priorities, 1984 |
| Box 2 | Folder 20 | Northwestern University Journalism School [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 21 | O., 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 22 | Office memoranda, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 23 | P., 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 24 | Personnel, Department of [Byrne administration], 1982-1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 25 | Personnel, Department of, hiring freeze, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 26 | Photo appointments, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 27 | Political [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 28 | PEP (Political Education Project), 1984 |
| Box 2 | Folder 29 | Presidential Election of 1984, 1984 |
| Box 2 | Folder 30 | Press Office memoranda, 1983-1984 |
| Box 2 | Folder 31 | Press Office, organization, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 32 | Press releases and accompanying notes, 1983 October |
| Box 2 | Folder 33 | Press releases and accompanying notes, 1983 December |
| Box 2 | Folder 34 | Press room arrangements [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 35 | PSA (Public Service Announcement) program, 1984 |
| Box 2 | Folder 36 | R., 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 37 | Racial incidents, 1985 |
| Box 2 | Folder 38 | Resolutions and accompanying notes, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 39 | Richie, Shawnelle [Press Aide?], 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 40 | S., 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 41 | Senior citizens and handicapped, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 42 | Shakman file, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 43 | Sister Cities International [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 44 | Smith, Mary Ella, remarks for, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 45 | Special events, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 46 | Street resurfacing construction program [Byrne administration], 1982-1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 47 | Streets and Sanitation, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 48 | T., 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 49 | Television news summaries, 1983 January-March |
| Box 2 | Folder 50 | Typewriters, 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 51 | U.S. Conference of Mayors, news clippings, 1985 |
| Box 2 | Folder 52 | V., 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 53 | Vacations [Byrne administration], 1982 |
| Box 2 | Folder 54 | Video machines [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 55 | W., 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 56 | The Washington Administration at Mid Term, 1985 April 29 |
| Box 2 | Folder 57 | WBBM-Radio [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 58 | WGN-TV [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 59 | WYCC-TV, City College Show appearance, includes photographs, 1984 |
| Box 2 | Folder 60 | Women in city government [Byrne administration], 1983 |
| Box 2 | Folder 61 | Youth employment, congressional hearing at Northern Illinois University, 1984 August 13 |
| Box 2 | Folder 62 | Zalkin, Mark [Press Aide] memoranda, 1983 |
Subseries B: Alton Miller, 1983-1987, undated
Scope and Contents
Records include correspondence, reports, memoranda, resumes and plans from other city departments.
Arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically by subject
| Box 2 | Folder 63 | Alcohol Beverage Tax [veto message], 1985 April 25 |
| Box 2 | Folder 64 | Alucobond issue [statement by Harold Washington], 1985 May 28 |
| Box 2 | Folder 65 | Animal Care Control Center "General Information Packet", circa 1985 February |
| Box 2 | Folder 66 | Asian community information sheet, 1986 |
| Box 2 | Folder 67 | Black Achievers, Business, Science, and Industry, circa 1984 February |
| Box 2 | Folder 68 | Black Women Ranking in Washington Administration, 1985 February 27 |
| Box 2 | Folder 69 | Budget and related materials, 1985 |
| Box 2 | Folder 70 | Burke, Edward, remarks, Press Office response, 1985 March 18 |
| Box 2 | Folder 71 | Business Volunteers for the Arts, 1985 March 1 |
| Box 2 | Folder 72 | Cable TV Pact and Agreement (press conference), 1985 March 27 |
| Box 2 | Folder 73 | Chicago Magazine interview, article, "Harold Washington's Balancing Act”, 1985 April |
| Box 2 | Folder 74 | Chicago Park District, 1984-1987 |
| Box 2 | Folder 75 | Chicago Regional Port District, 1983-1985 |
| Box 2 | Folder 76 | Chicago Public Library, 1985 |
| Box 2 | Folder 77 | City bond rating, 1984 |
| Box 2 | Folder 78 | City contracts, purchasing [veto], 1985 February 27 |
| Box 2 | Folder 79 | City Tax Amnesty Ordinance, 1985 February 15 |
| Box 2 | Folder 80 | Ethics Ordinance, summary, 1985 January 8 |
| Box 2 | Folder 81 | Ethics Ordinance, testimony by Rev. Donald L. Benedict, 1985 January 31 |
| Box 2 | Folder 82 | Fact sheets, John Calloway, undated |
| Box 2 | Folder 83 | Fact sheets, Bill Griffin, undated |
| Box 2 | Folder 84 | Fact sheets, Frank Sullivan, undated |
| Box 2 | Folder 85 | Fair Return Campaign, 1986 June |
| Box 2 | Folder 86 | Fine arts events schedule, 1985 March-April |
| Box 2 | Folder 87 | Fire Department, 1985 March 12 |
| Box 2 | Folder 88 | "40 Accomplishments of 1984." All Chicago City News, 1985 February 14 |
| Box 2 | Folder 89 | General issues, women, neighborhoods, jobs, health, et al., 1987 February |
| Box 2 | Folder 90 | Granite and Marble World Trade, undated |
| Box 2 | Folder 91 | Head tax [veto message], 1985 February 27 |
| Box 2 | Folder 92 | Holocaust remembrance, remarks, 1985 May 5 |
| Box 3 | Folder 1 | Illinois Congressional Delegation, list, 1985 March 5 |
| Box 3 | Folder 2 | Lottery, [veto message], 1985 February 27 |
| Box 3 | Folder 3 | Lowry Report, MBE/WBE Procurement Program, 1985 March |
| Box 3 | Folder 4 | Mayor Ed Koch's letter and Harold Washington's response, 1985 April 4 |
| Box 3 | Folder 5 | Mayor's Office of Special Events, schedule and calendar procedure, circa 1985 March |
| Box 3 | Folder 6 | Memoranda to City Council members, Ordinance to Approve Sale of Parcel 2, 1986 |
| Box 3 | Folder 7 | Memoranda to City Council members, Water Revenue bond issue, 1986 October 15 |
| Box 3 | Folder 8 | Mid-Term Report [press conference], 1985 April 29 |
| Box 3 | Folder 9 | National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1983-1985 |
| Box 3 | Folder 10 | Neighborhood festivals, schedules, 1986 |
| Box 3 | Folder 11 | Neighborhood forums, schedule, 1986 |
| Box 3 | Folder 12 | Neighborhood forums, Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood, 1986 May 5, 26 |
| Box 3 | Folder 13 | Neighborhood forums, Portage Park, 1986 May 12, 29 |
| Box 3 | Folder 14-15 | Neighborhood Forums, South Chicago and East Side, 1986 May 24 |
| Box 3 | Folder 16 | Neighborhood Improvement Program, General Obligation Bond, 1986 July 10 |
| Box 3 | Folder 17 | "News and Commentary" by John Madigan, 1985 March |
| Box 3 | Folder 18 | Nuclear Issues,1986 |
| Box 3 | Folder 19 | O'Hare Airport Expansion, 1985-1986 |
| Box 3 | Folder 20 | Office of Municipal Investigations (OMI), 1985-1986 |
| Box 3 | Folder 21 | People Mover, 1985-1986 |
| Box 3 | Folder 22 | Political Education Project (PEP), 1984 |
| Box 3 | Folder 23 | Personnel (City of Chicago), 1984-1987 |
| Box 3 | Folder 24 | Planning, North River, 1986-1987 |
| Box 3 | Folder 25 | Planning, Proposal for Park West Neighborhood Downzoning (Review), 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 1 | Playskool Agreement, 1985 January |
| Box 4 | Folder 2 | Police Department collective bargaining procedures [veto message], 1985 April 25 |
| Box 4 | Folder 3 | Political candidates, endorsements by Harold Washington, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 4 | Political conflicts, election day policy for staff, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 5 | Politics, Jones, Sheila, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 6 | Private schools, 1985 |
| Box 4 | Folder 7 | Press Office, directory, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 8 | Press Office, memoranda, interview requests, 1985-1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 9 | Press Office, procedures, budget, 1985 |
| Box 4 | Folder 10 | Press Office, procedures, mayoral invitations, standard procedure, 1985 |
| Box 4 | Folder 11 | Press Office, procedures, photography, 1985-1987 |
| Box 4 | Folder 12 | Press Office, procedures, Public Information Officers (PIOs,) memos, meetings, 1985-1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 13 | Press Office, procedures, policy, spokespersons, 1985 May |
| Box 4 | Folder 14 | Press Office, procedures, preparation of metro Chicago news clippings packets, 1987 |
| Box 4 | Folder 15 | Press Office, procedures, press advisories (Alton Miller), 1985 June |
| Box 4 | Folder 16 | Press Office, Activity Projections, 1985 September |
| Box 4 | Folder 17 | Press Office, Activity Projections, 1985 October |
| Box 4 | Folder 18 | Press Office, Activity Projections, 1985 November |
| Box 4 | Folder 19 | Press release control form, circa 1985 |
| Box 4 | Folder 20 | Proclamations, Press Office policy, 1985 |
| Box 4 | Folder 21 | Public relations techniques, circa 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 22 | Public Works, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 23 | Puerto Rico, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 24 | Purchasing, 1985 January-August |
| Box 4 | Folder 25 | Purchasing, 1985 September |
| Box 4 | Folder 26 | Purchasing, 1985 October-December |
| Box 4 | Folder 27 | Shakman Case, Annual Report Filing [press conference], 1985 February 7 |
| Box 4 | Folder 28 | Solid Waste Management, Task Force, 1985 February 6 |
| Box 4 | Folder 29 | Taxes, statements by aldermen, 1986 May |
| Box 4 | Folder 30 | Third Ward elections [press conference], 1985 February 20 |
| Box 4 | Folder 31 | Traffic Management Task Force, 1985 February |
| Box 4 | Folder 32 | UNICEF Skip-a-Meal Week for Africa, 1985 March |
| Box 4 | Folder 33 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (testimony), 1985 January 17-18 |
| Box 4 | Folder 34 | Vrdolyak, Edward R., 1985-1987 |
| Box 4 | Folder 35 | Ward remap, 1985 |
| Box 4 | Folder 36 | Washburne Trade School, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 37 | Washington Papers, [1983] |
| Box 4 | Folder 38 | Waste Management Ordinance [press conference], 1985 January 23 |
| Box 4 | Folder 39 | Water Department, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 40 | WBBM-TV, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 41 | Women [in Government,] Women's Commission, 1984-1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 42 | Women/Minority Business Enterprise, 1985 April 3 |
| Box 4 | Folder 43 | Woodlawn, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 44 | World Conference of Mayors, 1986 July-August |
| Box 4 | Folder 45 | World's Fair, 1985 |
| Box 4 | Folder 46 | Wrigley Field, 1986 |
| Box 4 | Folder 47 | Youth/Gangs, 1985 March |
| Box 4 | Folder 48 | Youth Sub-minimum Wage, Congressional House Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities (testimony), 1985 May 22 |
Subseries C: Pat Michalski, circa 1986-1987, undated
Scope and Contents
Records include correspondence, reports, memoranda, resumes and plans from other city departments.
Arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically by subject
| Box 4 | Folder 49 | Chicago Cultural Plan, 1987 |
| Box 4 | Folder 50 | Mayoral campaign materials, 1987 |
| Box 4 | Folder 51 | Press Office, memos and procedures, undated |
| Box 4 | Folder 52 | Requests to press for return news clippings and mailing list, 1987 |
| Box 4 | Folder 53 | Revenue sharing, undated |
| Box 4 | Folder 54 | Miscellaneous, circa 1986-1987 |
Series 2: Press Clippings, 1984-1991
Scope and Contents
These files (boxes 5-10) include clippings that the Press Office collected from media outlets and arranged into the following categories: Spanish; Black; Southwest and Southeast; Loop, South Loop, Near North, Gay, Union, College and National; Northeast and Northwest; Ethnic, Asian, Citywide, Statewide and Suburban. Of particular note are the press clippings that document the sudden death of Mayor Washington in November 1987, his funeral and the political situation in Chicago in the months that followed.
Arrangement
Files in this series are arranged chronologically. Box 9 includes some files listed by publication title, then date at the end of the subseries.
| Box 5 | Folder 1 | Press clippings, 1984 May-July |
| Box 5 | Folder 2-7 | Press clippings, 1987 January 23-29 |
| Box 5 | Folder 8-12 | Press clippings, 1987 February 6-12 |
| Box 5 | Folder 13-18 | Press clippings, 1987 February 13-25 |
| Box 5 | Folder 19-24 | Press clippings, 1987 February 26-March 5 |
| Box 5 | Folder 25-30 | Press clippings, 1987 March 6-12 |
| Box 5 | Folder 31-34 | Press clippings, 1987 April 3-16 |
| Box 5 | Folder 35-40 | Press clippings, 1987 April 17-23 |
| Box 5 | Folder 41-46 | Press clippings, 1987 April 24-30 |
| Box 5 | Folder 47-52 | Press clippings, 1987 May 1-7 |
| Box 6 | Folder 1-12 | Press clippings, 1987 May 15-22 |
| Box 6 | Folder 13-18 | Press clippings, 1987 May 23-28 |
| Box 6 | Folder 19-24 | Press clippings, 1987 May 29-June 4 |
| Box 6 | Folder 25-30 | Press clippings, 1987 June 5-11 |
| Box 6 | Folder 31-36 | Press clippings, 1987 June 12-18 |
| Box 6 | Folder 37-42 | Press clippings, 1987 June 26-July 2 |
| Box 6 | Folder 43-48 | Press clippings, 1987 July 3-9 |
| Box 6 | Folder 49-54 | Press clippings, 1987 July 10-16 |
| Box 6 | Folder 55-60 | Press clippings, 1987 July 17-23 |
| Box 7 | Folder 1-6 | Press clippings, 1987 July 24-30 |
| Box 7 | Folder 7 | Press clippings, Department of Health, 1987 June-July |
| Box 7 | Folder 8-13 | Press clippings, 1987 July 31-August 6 |
| Box 7 | Folder 14-19 | Press clippings, 1987 August 7-13 |
| Box 7 | Folder 20-25 | Press clippings, 1987 August 14-20 |
| Box 7 | Folder 26-31 | Press clippings, 1987 August 21-27 |
| Box 7 | Folder 32-37 | Press clippings, 1987 August 28-September 3 |
| Box 7 | Folder 38-43 | Press clippings, 1987 September 4-10 |
| Box 7 | Folder 44-47 | Press clippings, 1987 September 18-24 |
| Box 7 | Folder 48-53 | Press clippings, 1987 September 25-October 1 |
| Box 7 | Folder 54 | Press clippings, Gay, lesbian, AIDS issues, 1987 August-September |
| Box 7 | Folder 55-60 | Press clippings, 1987 October 9-15 |
| Box 8 | Folder 1-6 | Press clippings, 1987 October 16-22 |
| Box 8 | Folder 7-12 | Press clippings, 1987 October 23-29 |
| Box 8 | Folder 13-18 | Press clippings, 1987 November 6-12 |
| Box 8 | Folder 19-24 | Press clippings, 1987 November 13-19 |
| Box 8 | Folder 25-30 | Press clippings, 1987 November 20-26 |
| Box 8 | Folder 31-36 | Press clippings, 1987 November 27-December 3 |
| Box 8 | Folder 37-43 | Press clippings, 1987 December 4-10 |
| Box 8 | Folder 44 | Receipts, 1987-1988 |
| Box 9 | Folder 1-6 | Memorial press clippings [2 sets], late 1987 |
| Box 10 | Memorial press clippings, 1987-1991 | |
| Box 9 | Folder 7 | Memorial press clippings, 1988 |
| Box 9 | Folder 8 | [no folder, number not used] |
| Box 9 | Folder 9 | Aim Magazine, 1984 Winter |
| Box 9 | Folder 10 | Midway Profile, "Harold Washington, Mayor at Mid-Term", 1985 |
| Box 9 | Folder 11 | Chicago, "Harold Washington's Balancing Act", 1985 April |
| Box 9 | Folder 12 | Dollars & Sense, Special Issue, 100 Top Black Business and Professional Women, 1986 |
| Box 9 | Folder 13 | Modern Black Male, "Mayor Harold Washington" [5 copies], 1986 March |
Series 3: Press Releases, 1983-1987, undated
Scope and Contents
These materials (boxes 11-15) were prepared for media outlets by various Press Office staff though a small amount of press releases from 1984 and 1985 were transferred from the records of Lucille Dobbins, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor. (The bulk of Dobbins’ files can be found in the Finance and Administration Records of the Harold Washington Archives and Collections). Some press releases are written in Spanish.
Arrangement
Files in this series are arranged into two subseries:
- Subseries A: Chronological, 1983-1987, undated
- Subseries B: Subject, 1983-1985
Subseries A: Chronological, 1983-1987, undated
Scope and Contents
These materials (boxes 11-14) were prepared for media outlets by various Press Office staff. Some press releases are written in Spanish
Arrangement
Files are arranged chronologically.
| Box 11 | Folder 1 | Press releases, 1983 May |
| Box 11 | Folder 2 | Press releases, 1983 June |
| Box 11 | Folder 3 | Press releases, 1983 July |
| Box 11 | Folder 4 | Press releases, 1983 August |
| Box 11 | Folder 5 | Press releases, 1983 September |
| Box 11 | Folder 6 | Press releases, 1983 October |
| Box 11 | Folder 7 | Press releases, 1983 November |
| Box 11 | Folder 8 | Press releases, 1984 December |
| Box 11 | Folder 9 | Press releases, 1984 January |
| Box 11 | Folder 10 | Press releases, 1984 February |
| Box 11 | Folder 11 | Press releases, 1984 March |
| Box 11 | Folder 12 | Press releases, 1984 April |
| Box 11 | Folder 13 | Press releases, 1984 May |
| Box 11 | Folder 14 | Press releases, 1984 June |
| Box 11 | Folder 15 | Press releases [Spanish], 1984 June |
| Box 11 | Folder 16 | Press releases, 1984 July |
| Box 11 | Folder 17 | Press releases, 1984 August |
| Box 11 | Folder 18 | Press releases, 1984 September |
| Box 11 | Folder 19 | Press releases [Spanish], 1984 September |
| Box 11 | Folder 20 | Press releases, 1984 October |
| Box 11 | Folder 21 | Press releases [Spanish], 1984 October |
| Box 11 | Folder 22 | Press releases, 1984 November |
| Box 11 | Folder 23 | Press releases [Spanish], 1984 November |
| Box 11 | Folder 24 | Press releases, 1984 December |
| Box 11 | Folder 25 | Press releases [Spanish], 1984 December |
| Box 12 | Folder 1 | Press releases, 1985 January 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 2 | Press releases, 1985 January 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 3 | Press releases, 1985 January 21-31 |
| Box 12 | Folder 4 | Press releases [Spanish], 1985 January |
| Box 12 | Folder 5 | Press releases, 1985 February 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 6 | Press releases, 1985 February 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 7 | Press releases, 1985 February 21-28 |
| Box 12 | Folder 8 | Press releases [Spanish], 1985 February |
| Box 12 | Folder 9 | Press releases, 1985 March 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 10 | Press releases, 1985 March 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 11 | Press releases, 1985 March 21-31 |
| Box 12 | Folder 12 | Press releases [Spanish], 1985 March |
| Box 12 | Folder 13 | Press releases, 1985 April 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 14 | Press releases, 1985 April 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 15 | Press releases, 1985 April 21-30 |
| Box 12 | Folder 16 | Press releases, 1985 May 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 17 | Press releases, 1985 May 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 18 | Press releases, 1985 May 21-31 |
| Box 12 | Folder 19 | Press releases [Spanish], 1985 May |
| Box 12 | Folder 20 | Press releases, 1985 June 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 21 | Press releases, 1985 June 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 22 | Press releases, 1985 June 21-30 |
| Box 12 | Folder 23 | Press releases, 1985 July 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 24 | Press releases, 1985 July 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 25 | Press releases, 1985 July 21-31 |
| Box 12 | Folder 26 | Press releases [Spanish], 1985 July |
| Box 12 | Folder 27 | Press releases, 1985 August 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 28 | Press releases, 1985 August 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 29 | Press releases, 1985 August 21-31 |
| Box 12 | Folder 30 | Press releases [Spanish], 1985 August |
| Box 12 | Folder 31 | Press releases, 1985 September 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 32 | Press releases, 1985 September 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 33 | Press releases, 1985 September 21-30 |
| Box 12 | Folder 34 | Press releases [Spanish], 1985 September |
| Box 12 | Folder 35 | Press releases, 1985 October 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 36 | Press releases, 1985 October 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 37 | Press releases, 1985 October 21-31 |
| Box 12 | Folder 38 | Press releases, 1985 November 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 39 | Press releases, 1985 November 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 40 | Press releases, 1985 November 21-30 |
| Box 12 | Folder 41 | Press releases, 1985 December 1-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 42 | Press releases, 1985 December 11-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 43 | Press releases not used, with drafts, 1985 |
| Box 13 | Folder 1 | Press releases, 1986 April 4 |
| Box 13 | Folder 2 | Press releases, 1986 April 11 |
| Box 13 | Folder 3 | Press releases, 1986 April 18 |
| Box 13 | Folder 4 | Press releases, 1986 April 25 |
| Box 13 | Folder 5 | Press releases, 1986 May 2 |
| Box 13 | Folder 6 | Press releases, 1986 April 9 |
| Box 13 | Folder 7 | Press releases, 1986 April 15-16 |
| Box 13 | Folder 8 | Press releases, 1986 April 23 |
| Box 13 | Folder 9 | Press releases, 1986 April 30 |
| Box 13 | Folder 10 | Press releases, 1986 June 1-6 |
| Box 13 | Folder 11 | Press releases, 1986 June 9-14 |
| Box 13 | Folder 12 | Press releases, 1986 June 17-24 |
| Box 13 | Folder 13 | Press releases, 1986 June 26-27 |
| Box 13 | Folder 14 | Press releases, 1986 July 4 |
| Box 13 | Folder 15 | Press releases, 1986 July 11 |
| Box 13 | Folder 16 | Press releases, 1986 July 18 |
| Box 13 | Folder 17 | Press releases, 1986 July 28 |
| Box 13 | Folder 18 | Press releases, 1986 August 1 |
| Box 13 | Folder 19 | Press releases, 1986 August 8 |
| Box 13 | Folder 20 | Press releases, 1986 August 15 |
| Box 13 | Folder 21 | Press releases, 1986 August 22 |
| Box 13 | Folder 22 | Press releases, 1986 August 29 |
| Box 13 | Folder 23 | Press releases, 1986 September 8 |
| Box 13 | Folder 24 | Press releases, 1986 September 12 |
| Box 13 | Folder 25 | Press releases, 1986 September 19 |
| Box 13 | Folder 26 | Press releases, 1986 September 26 |
| Box 13 | Folder 27 | Press releases, 1986 October 1 |
| Box 13 | Folder 28 | Press releases, 1986 October 10 |
| Box 13 | Folder 29 | Press releases, 1986 October 17 |
| Box 13 | Folder 30 | Press releases, 1986 October 23 |
| Box 13 | Folder 31 | Press releases, 1986 October 31 |
| Box 13 | Folder 32 | Press releases, 1986 November 7 |
| Box 13 | Folder 33 | Press releases, 1986 November 14 |
| Box 13 | Folder 34 | Press releases, 1986 November 21 |
| Box 13 | Folder 35 | Press releases, 1986 November 28 |
| Box 13 | Folder 36 | Press releases, 1986 December 5 |
| Box 13 | Folder 37 | Press releases, 1986 December 12 |
| Box 13 | Folder 38 | Press releases, 1986 December 19 |
| Box 13 | Folder 39 | Press releases, 1986 December 24-26 |
| Box 13 | Folder 40 | Press releases, Loose material, 1986, undated |
| Box 14 | Folder 1 | Press releases, 1987 January 9 |
| Box 14 | Folder 2-3 | Press releases, 1987 January 16 |
| Box 14 | Folder 4 | Press releases, 1987 January 23 |
| Box 14 | Folder 5 | Press releases, 1987 January 30 |
| Box 14 | Folder 6 | Press releases, 1987 February 6 |
| Box 14 | Folder 7 | Press releases, 1987 February 13 |
| Box 14 | Folder 8 | Press releases, 1987 February 20 |
| Box 14 | Folder 9 | Press releases, 1987 February 27 |
| Box 14 | Folder 10 | Press releases, 1987 March 6 |
| Box 14 | Folder 11 | Press releases, 1987 March 13 |
| Box 14 | Folder 12 | Press releases, 1987 March 20 |
| Box 14 | Folder 13 | Press releases, 1987 April 3-9 |
| Box 14 | Folder 14 | Press releases, 1987 April 16 |
| Box 14 | Folder 15 | Press releases, 1987 April 23 |
| Box 14 | Folder 16 | Press releases, 1987 May 1 |
| Box 14 | Folder 17 | Press releases, 1987 May 8 |
| Box 14 | Folder 18 | Press releases, 1987 May 15 |
| Box 14 | Folder 19 | Press releases, 1987 May 22 |
| Box 14 | Folder 20 | Press releases, 1987 May 29 |
| Box 14 | Folder 21 | Press releases, 1987 June 5 |
| Box 14 | Folder 22 | Press releases, 1987 June 12 |
| Box 14 | Folder 23 | Press releases, 1987 June 19 |
| Box 14 | Folder 24 | Press releases, 1987 June 26 |
| Box 14 | Folder 25 | Press releases, 1987 July 2 |
| Box 14 | Folder 26 | Press releases, 1987 July 10 |
| Box 14 | Folder 27 | Press releases, 1987 July 17 |
| Box 14 | Folder 28 | Press releases, 1987 July 24 |
| Box 14 | Folder 29 | Press releases, 1987 July 31 |
| Box 14 | Folder 30 | Press releases [Spanish], 1987 August 14 |
| Box 14 | Folder 31 | Press releases, 1987 November 20 |
Subseries B: Subject, 1983-1985
Scope and Contents
These materials (box 15) were prepared for media outlets by various Press Office staff.
Arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically by topic.
| Box 15 | Folder 1 | Aging and Disability, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 2 | Aldermanic statements, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 3 | Animal Care and Control, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 4 | Apparel Industry Task Force, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 5 | Art, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 6 | Asian American Committee, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 7 | Automobile fleet fact sheet, 1984 November 29 |
| Box 15 | Folder 8 | Aviation, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 9 | Board of Education, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 10 | Board of Local Improvements, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 11 | Boards, general 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 12 | Bond rating, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 13 | Budget, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 14 | Build Illinois, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 15 | Business Council, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 16 | Cable Television, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 17 | Canceled press releases, drafts of press releases, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 18 | Capital Improvement Program, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 19 | Chicago Plan Commission, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 20 | Chicago Theater, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 21 | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA,) 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 22 | Chinese, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 23 | Citizens Community Development Panel, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 24 | City Colleges, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 25 | City Council, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 26 | City Tax Amnesty, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 27 | Civil Rights, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 28 | Community Development Advisory Committee, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 29 | Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 30 | Community Development Fund Hearings, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 31 | Community forums, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 32 | Community improvements, citywide, 1983 |
| Box 15 | Folder 33 | Community improvements, north side, 1983 |
| Box 15 | Folder 34 | Community improvements, northwest side, 1983 |
| Box 15 | Folder 35 | Community improvements, south side, 1983 |
| Box 15 | Folder 36 | Community improvements, southwest side, 1983 |
| Box 15 | Folder 37 | Community improvements, west side, 1983 |
| Box 15 | Folder 38 | Consumer Services, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 39 | Cultural Affairs, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 40 | Daily Tender Notes, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 41 | Democratic Platform, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 42 | Economic Development Task Force, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 43 | Economy, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 44 | Employment and Training, Department of, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 45 | Energy Issues, Heat, Electric, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 46 | Enterprise Zones, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 47 | Ethics, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 48 | Ethiopia, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 49 | Federal Cuts, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 50 | Finance Loans, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 51 | Fire Department, 1983-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 52 | Gang crime, Youth Crime Prevention, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 53 | Gays, Lesbians, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 54 | Graphics, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 55 | Health, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 56 | Holidays, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 57 | Homeless, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 58 | Housing, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 59 | Human Relations, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 60 | Human Services, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 61 | Hunger, 1984 February 10 |
| Box 15 | Folder 62 | Hunger Task Force, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 63 | Immigration and Naturalization Services, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 64 | Infant Mortality, 1984 September 14 |
| Box 15 | Folder 65 | Inspectional Services, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 66 | Jackson, Jesse, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 67 | Jobs, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 68 | Jobs and Housing, "Chicago Works Together" Program, 1984 October 9 |
| Box 15 | Folder 69 | Labor Relations, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 70 | Latinos, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 71 | Law Department, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 72 | Leaded gas, Executive Order, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 73 | Library, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 74 | Mayoral Liaison Appointments, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 75 | Mayoral statements, miscellaneous, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 76 | Mayor's Mid-Term Report, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 77 | Mayor's Office, Management Plan, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 78 | Media Advisory, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 79 | Miscellaneous, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 80 | Navy Pier, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 81 | Newspaper articles, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 82 | Office of Municipal Investigation, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 83 | O'Hare, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 84 | Olympics, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 85 | “One Year Later,” State of the City, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 86 | Park District, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 87 | Personnel Department, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 88 | Planning Department, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 89 | Playskool, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 90 | Police Department, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 91 | Political Education Project, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 92 | Politics, city employees, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 93 | Port District, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 94 | Post Office, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 95 | Press advisories, miscellaneous, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 96 | Productivity, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 97 | Public Works, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 98 | Purchasing contracts, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 99 | Racism, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 100 | Reagan, federal budget, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 101 | Religious holidays, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 102 | Revenue Department, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 103 | Sculptures, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 104 | Sewer Department, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 105 | Shakman, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 106 | "Sharing It" Program, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 107 | Special Events, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 108 | Statements by Mayoral Aides, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 109 | Steel Task Force, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 110 | Streets and Sanitation, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 111 | Sub minimum Wage, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 112 | Taxes, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 113 | Tourism Council, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 114 | Unions, 1984-1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 115 | United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 116 | Urban Development Action Grants (UDAG), 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 117 | Utilities, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 118 | Voting, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 119 | Waste Disposal, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 120 | Water, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 121 | Winter Protection Plan, 1985 |
| Box 15 | Folder 122 | World's Fair, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 123 | Women's Commission, 1984 |
| Box 15 | Folder 124 | Zoning, 1984 |
Series 4: Executive Orders, Proclamations, Requests, 1983-1987
Scope and Contents
These files (boxes 16-20) include Executive Orders, Proclamations and Requests.
Arrangement
Files are arranged by type of document (Executive Orders, then Proclamations, the Requests) and
then chronologically by type.
| Box 16 | Folder 1-4 | Executive Orders, 1983-1986 |
| Box 16 | Folder 5 | Proclamations, 1984 |
| Box 16 | Folder 6 | "The Year," Proclamations, 1985 |
| Box 16 | Folder 7-16 | Proclamations, 1985 January-October |
| Box 17 | Folder 1-2 | Proclamations, 1985 November-December |
| Box 17 | Folder 3 | Proclamations, unclaimed, 1985 |
| Box 17 | Folder 4 | "The Year," Proclamations, 1986 |
| Box 17 | Folder 5-15 | Proclamations, 1986 January-November |
| Box 17 | Folder 16 | Proclamations, 1987 |
| Box 18 | Folder 1 | Requests, correspondence, 1983 |
| Box 18 | Folder 2 | Requests, correspondence, 1984 |
| Box 18 | Folder 3 | Requests, correspondence, re-gangs, 1984 |
| Box 18 | Folder 4-21 | Requests, correspondence, A-S, 1985 |
| Box 19 | Folder 1-7 | Requests, correspondence, T-Z, 1985 |
| Box 19 | Folder 8 | Requests, correspondence, re-gangs, 1985 January-February |
| Box 19 | Folder 9 | Requests, correspondence, log book, 1985 February-April |
| Box 19 | Folder 10-14 | Requests, correspondence, 1985 May-October |
| Box 19 | Folder 15 | Requests, correspondence, letters from schoolchildren, 1985 November |
| Box 19 | Folder 16-17 | Requests, correspondence, 1985 November |
| Box 19 | Folder 18-27 | Requests, correspondence, A-J, 1986 |
| Box 20 | Folder 1-11 | Requests, correspondence, K-Y, 1986 |
| Box 20 | Folder 12-15 | Requests, correspondence, 1986 January-April |
| Box 20 | Folder 16-17 | Telegrams, 1985-1986 |
Series 5: Schedules and Briefing Notes, 1983-1988
Scope and Contents
The index cards (boxes 21-24) in Series 5, Subseries A provide a guide for press releases, proclamations and events. However, researchers should consult the chronological (boxes 25-69) and alphabetical (boxes 70-95) lists for specific items in the collection. There may be index cards for press releases, proclamations or events that are not actually saved in the collection.
Arrangement
This series is arranged into three subseries:
- Subseries A: Index Cards, 1984-1987
- Subseries B: Chronological, 1983-1987
- Subseries C: Alphabetical, 1984-1988
Subseries A: Index Cards, 1984-1987
Scope and Contents
The index cards (boxes 21-24) provide a guide for press releases, proclamations and events.
Arrangement
Files are arranged by type (Press Releases, Proclamations and Events) and then chronologically.
| Box 21 | Press Releases, A-Z, 1984 |
| Box 21 | Proclamations, A-Z, 1984-1985 |
| Box 21 | Proclamations, 1985 September-December |
| Box 22 | Events card file, 1984 January-December |
| Box 23 | Events card file, 1985 January-December |
| Box 24 | Events card file, scattered, 1986-1987 |
Subseries B: Chronological, 1983-1987
Scope and Contents
Files (boxes 25-69) include schedules and briefing notes. Files at the end of the subseries include scheduling updates and cancellations.
Arrangement
Largely chronological.
| Box 25 | Folder 1-70 | Schedules and briefing notes, Scattered, 1983 May-August |
| Box 26 | Folder 1-47 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1983 September-October |
| Box 27 | Folder 1-40 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1983 November-December |
| Box 28 | Folder 1-53 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1984, January-February |
| Box 29 | Folder 1-55 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1984 March-April |
| Box 30 | Folder 1-28 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1984 May |
| Box 31 | Folder 1-51 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1984 June-July |
| Box 32 | Folder 1-29 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1984 August |
| Box 33 | Folder 1-44 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1984 September-October 19 |
| Box 34 | Folder 1-35 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1984 October 20-November 29 |
| Box 35 | Folder 1-27 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1984 December |
| Box 36 | Folder 1-40 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1985 January-February |
| Box 37 | Folder 1-27 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1985 March |
| Box 38 | Folder 1-41 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1985 April-May 20 |
| Box 39 | Folder 1-37 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1985 May 21-June |
| Box 40 | Folder 1-40 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1985 July-August 21 |
| Box 41 | Folder 1-19 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1985 August 23-September |
| Box 42 | Folder 1-28 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1985 October |
| Box 43 | Folder 1-26 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1985 November |
| Box 44 | Folder 1-31 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1985 December |
| Box 45 | Folder 1-36 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 January-February 16 |
| Box 46 | Folder 1-28 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 February 17-March 22 |
| Box 47 | Folder 1-34 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 March 23-April |
| Box 48 | Folder 1-26 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 May |
| Box 49 | Folder 1-20 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 June |
| Box 50 | Folder 1-39 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 July-August 19 |
| Box 51 | Folder 1-26 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 August 20-September |
| Box 52 | Folder 1-22 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 October 1-26 |
| Box 53 | Folder 1-19 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 October 27-November |
| Box 54 | Folder 1-23 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1986 December |
| Box 55 | Folder 1-21 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 January 1-27 |
| Box 56 | Folder 1-28 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 January 28-February |
| Box 57 | Folder 1-18 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 March 1-25 |
| Box 58 | Folder 1-22 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 March 27-April |
| Box 59 | Folder 1-20 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 May |
| Box 60 | Folder 1-17 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 June |
| Box 61 | Folder 1-20 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 July |
| Box 62 | Folder 1-22 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 August |
| Box 63 | Folder 1-18 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 September |
| Box 64 | Folder 1-14 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 October |
| Box 65 | Folder 1-12 | Schedules and briefing notes, 1987 November |
| Box 66 | Folder 1-12 | Cancellations and Schedules of Representatives, 1984 |
| Box 67 | Folder 1-3 | Cancellations, 1986-1987 |
| Box 68 | Folder 1-32 | Log book entries, 1986-1987 December-August |
| Box 68 | Folder 33 | 30-day scheduling confirmations, 1986 December |
| Box 68 | Folder 34-35 | 30-day scheduling confirmations, 1987 January-February |
| Box 69 | Folder 1-7 | Scheduling updates, 1986-1987 June-February |
Subseries C: Alphabetical, 1984-1988
Scope and Contents
Files (boxes 70-95) include schedules and briefing notes.
Arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically.
| Box 70 | A-C, 1984 |
| Box 71 | D-I, 1984 |
| Box 72 | I-N, 1984 |
| Box 73 | O-R, 1984 |
| Box 74 | S-Z, 1984 |
| Box 75 | A-C, 1985 |
| Box 76 | C-H, 1985 |
| Box 77 | I-M, 1985 |
| Box 78 | M-S, 1985 |
| Box 79 | S-Z, Cancellations, Hold, Representatives, 1985 |
| Box 80 | A-C, 1986 January-August |
| Box 81 | D-J, 1986 January-August |
| Box 82 | J-N, 1986 January-August |
| Box 83 | N-R, 1986 January-August |
| Box 84 | R-Z, 1986 January-August |
| Box 85 | A-B, 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 86 | C, 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 87 | C-E, 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 88 | F, 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 89 | G-I, 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 90 | J-M, 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 91 | M-O, 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 92 | P-Q, 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 93 | R-S, 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 94 | S-W 1986 September-1988 |
| Box 95 | X-Z 1986 September-1988 |
Series 6: Speeches, 1983-1987, undated
Scope and Contents
Most of these speeches (boxes 96-100) were prepared by Brian Boyer or Marc Zalkin. At the end of this series are a small number of speeches given by others in the administration (box 100, folders 67-87). Following the collection inventory below is a list that cross-references the speeches chronologically.
Arrangement
The Mayor’s speeches are arranged first by year, then alphabetically by subject or title. Speeches given by others in the administration are listed at the end of the series (box 100, folders 67-87).
| Box 96 | Folder 1 | ACLU Bill of Rights Celebration, 1983 December 18 |
| Box 96 | Folder 2 | Afro-American Police League, 1983 August 19 |
| Box 96 | Folder 3 | A.M.E. Church Convention, with drafts, (Toronto, Canada), 1983 September 28 |
| Box 96 | Folder 4 | American Planning Association, 1983 September 30 |
| Box 96 | Folder 5 | Black Independent Political Organizational Meeting (Bethel AME Church), 1983 December 17 |
| Box 96 | Folder 6 | Bright Hope Baptist Church Men's Day Luncheon (Philadelphia), 1983 November 6 |
| Box 96 | Folder 7-9 | Budget (1984) Presentation to Chicago City Council, with drafts, 1983 November 14 |
| Box 96 | Folder 10 | Budget Briefing for Chicago Businessmen (with "Urban Agenda"), 1983 November 18 |
| Box 96 | Folder 11 | Budget Press Statement to Chicago City Council, 1983 December 22 |
| Box 96 | Folder 12 | CEDCO Luncheon [remarks], 1983 October 7 |
| Box 96 | Folder 13 | Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry Luncheon, 1983 October 6 |
| Box 96 | Folder 14 | Chicago Bar Association Fall Luncheon, 1983 September 13 |
| Box 96 | Folder 15 | Chicago Commission on Human Relations 38th Annual Awards Luncheon, 1983 December 2 |
| Box 96 | Folder 16 | Chicago Real Estate Board, 1983 October 20 |
| Chicago Television Academy (see Television Academy Luncheon, box 96 folder 67) | ||
| Box 96 | Folder 17 | Chicago United Breakfast Meeting, 1983 October 7 |
| Box 96 | Folder 18 | Chicago Vocational Graduation, 1983 June 13 |
| Box 96 | Folder 19 | Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (Memphis, Tenn.), 1983 August 5 |
| Box 96 | Folder 20 | Columbia College Commencement, 1983 June 3 |
| Box 96 | Folder 21 | Commercial Club, 1983 September 27 |
| Box 96 | Folder 22 | Committee on New American Realities, 1983 November 18 |
| Box 96 | Folder 23 | Congressional Black Caucus, 1983 September 24 |
| Box 96 | Folder 24 | Democratic National Committee, "Long Version", 1983 May 14 |
| Box 96 | Folder 25 | Democratic National Committee “Short Version", 1983 May 14 |
| Box 96 | Folder 26 | Democratic National Committee Fundraising Breakfast, 1983 December 6 |
| Box 96 | Folder 27 | 5th Annual Black American Political Association, 1983 October 8 |
| Box 96 | Folder 28 | Ford Hall Forum (Boston), 1983 October 16 |
| Box 96 | Folder 29 | Fundraiser for Ronald V. Dellums (Oakland, Calif.), 1983 October 8 |
| Box 96 | Folder 30 | Fundraising Dinner for Carl Stokes (Cleveland), 1983 October 28 |
| Box 96 | Folder 31 | Georgia Black Legislative Caucus (Atlanta), 1983 October 1 |
| Box 96 | Folder 32 | Greek Consulate Reception, 1983 October 3 |
| Box 96 | Folder 33 | Hinsdale Hospital L.P.N. Program Graduation, 1983 August 25 |
| Box 96 | Folder 34 | Illinois Assembly, Reception for Metropolitan Legislators, 1983 October 3 |
| Box 96 | Folder 35 | Illinois Municipal League Press Conference, 1983 June 23 |
| Box 96 | Folder 36 | Joint Conference of Presidents of Black Colleges and Principals of Chicago Public High Schools, 1983 October 5 |
| Box 96 | Folder 37 | Kenwood Academy Graduation, 1983 June 11 |
| Box 96 | Folder 38 | Labor Coalition on Public Utilities, 1983 June 10 |
| Box 96 | Folder 39 | Lake View Citizens Council, 1983 August 30 |
| Box 96 | Folder 40 | Little Rock Leadership Roundtable, 1983 August 28 |
| Box 96 | Folder 41 | McDonalds Operators, 1983 August 22 |
| Box 96 | Folder 42 | Mass Transportation Conference, 1983 July 29 |
| Box 96 | Folder 43 | Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Luncheon, 1983 October 25 |
| Box 96 | Folder 44 | Morris Brown College Commencement, 1983 May 22 |
| Box 96 | Folder 45 | Municipal Forum of New York, 1983 October 21 |
| Box 96 | Folder 46 | NAACP, New Orleans, 1983 July 11 |
| Box 96 | Folder 47 | NAACP, San Diego Branch, 1983 November 4 |
| Box 96 | Folder 48 | National Bar Association (Seattle), 1983 August 12 |
| Box 96 | Folder 49 | National Newspaper Association Luncheon (Gary, Ind.), 1983 June 17 |
| Box 96 | Folder 50 | Nebraska Black Managers Association, 1983 November 13 |
| Box 96 | Folder 51 | Neighborhood Forums, Chatham-Avalon, 1983 September 15 |
| Box 96 | Folder 52 | Neighborhood Forums, Humboldt Park, 1983 October 27 |
| Box 96 | Folder 53 | Neighborhood Forums, 18th and 19th Wards, 1983 December 8 |
| Box 96 | Folder 54 | Neighborhood Forums, Near North, 1983 October 6 |
| Box 96 | Folder 55 | Neighborhood Forums, Near Westside, 1983 November 17 |
| Box 96 | Folder 56 | Neighborhood Forums, South Shore, 1983 September 22 |
| Box 96 | Folder 57 | Neighborhood Forums, South Shore, 5th, 7th, 10th Wards, 1983 September |
| Box 96 | Folder 58 | Neighborhood Forums, Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park, 1983 November 10 |
| Box 96 | Folder 59 | Norbic Luncheon, 1983 December 15 |
| Box 96 | Folder 60 | Olive-Harvey College Graduation, 1983 May 13 |
| Box 96 | Folder 61 | Operation PUSH Convention (Atlanta), 1983 July 28 |
| Box 96 | Folder 62 | Press conferences, Downtown Weekly Newspapers, 1983 October 17 |
| Box 96 | Folder 63 | Press conferences, Northwest Community Newspapers, 1983 September 12 |
| Box 96 | Folder 64 | Press conferences, West and Southwest Community Newspapers, 1983 September 26 |
| Box 96 | Folder 65 | Radio broadcast on Christmas Eve, 1983 December 24 |
| Box 96 | Folder 66 | Sesquicentennial Celebration (Chicago), 1983 September 12 |
| Box 96 | Folder 67 | Television Academy Luncheon, 1983 October 20 |
| Box 96 | Folder 68 | Television address to people of Chicago [Budget], 1983 July 25 |
| Box 96 | Folder 69 | Temple Shalom Community Meeting, 1983 October 26 |
| Box 96 | Folder 70 | Texas Police Officers Association (Houston), 1983 August 15 |
| Box 96 | Folder 71 | Trust Luncheon, 1983 December 1 |
| Box 96 | Folder 72 | UNCA Church of God in Christ (Dallas), 1983 July 7 |
| Box 96 | Folder 73 | United Neighborhood Organization, Back of the Yards, 1983 September 20 |
| Box 96 | Folder 74 | U.S. Conference of Mayors, draft, Lee Schwartz, 1983 November 17 |
| Box 96 | Folder 75 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Denver), 1983 June 14 |
| Box 96 | Folder 76 | Voter Registration Drive Kickoff (Connecticut Legislative Black and Hispanic Caucus,) ["Basic Registration Speech"], 1983 October 16 |
| Box 96 | Folder 77 | White Sox Pep Rally, 1983 October 3 |
| Box 96 | Folder 78 | Wilberforce University National Alumni Conference, 1983 July 22 |
| Box 97 | Folder 1 | Academy Award Presentation to Bernie Sahlins, 1984 April 30 |
| Box 97 | Folder 2 | AFSCME Convention (San Francisco), 1984 June 19 |
| Box 97 | Folder 3 | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 50th Central Regional Conference, 1984 March 30 |
| Box 97 | Folder 4 | Amalgamated Transit Workers Union, 1984 January 9 |
| Box 97 | Folder 5 | American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, 1984 June 29 |
| Box 97 | Folder 6 | Black History Month [Speech for Chicago High Schools, "Short Version"], 1984 |
| Box 97 | Folder 7 | Black History Month celebration - Collins High School, 1984 February 7 |
| Box 97 | Folder 8 | Black History Month Lecture Series (Hines Veteran Hospital), 1984 February 3 |
| Box 97 | Folder 9 | Broadcast Advertising Club of Chicago, Luncheon, 1984 January 19 |
| Box 97 | Folder 10 | "Budget Forward" drafts, 1984 |
| Box 97 | Folder 11 | Budget Guidelines on Negotiations, Budget (1985,) Message to City Council ["A New Era of Productivity"], 1984 December |
| Box 97 | Folder 12 | Budget Message to City Council (by Brian Boyer), 1984 October 14 |
| Box 97 | Folder 13 | Budget Message to City Council (by Brian Boyer), 1984 October 16 |
| Box 97 | Folder 14 | Budget Message to City Council (by Grayson Mitchell), undated |
| Box 97 | Folder 15 | Budget Message to City Council (by Brian Boyer), "A New Era of Productivity," 1984 October 16 |
| Box 97 | Folder 16 | Budget Message to City Council [excerpts,] "A New Era of Productivity", 1984 October |
| Box 97 | Folder 17 | Budget Message to City Council, "A New Era of Productivity", 1984 October 16 |
| Box 97 | Folder 18 | [Budget,] Message to City Council, 1984 December 26 |
| Box 97 | Folder 19 | Budget Press Conference Statement (by Brian Boyer, Chris Chandler), 1984 December 17 |
| Box 97 | Folder 20 | Budget remarks of Alderman Edward M. Burke, Committee on Finance Hearing (backup material for speeches), 1984 November 15 |
| Box 97 | Folder 21 | Budget Statement on Negotiations (by William Ware), 1984 December 26 |
| Box 97 | Folder 22 | Cabinet Meeting, 1984 December 14 |
| Box 97 | Folder 23 | Chicago Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences, 1984 October 3 |
| Box 97 | Folder 24 | Chicago Council of Lawyers 15th Anniversary, 1984 October 12 |
| Box 97 | Folder 25 | Chicago Crime Commission Luncheon, 1984 February 9 |
| Box 97 | Folder 26 | Chicago League of Women Voters, State of the City Address (see also “One Year Later,” box 98 folders 39-42), 1984 April 12 |
| Box 97 | Folder 27 | Chicago Theater Press Conference, 1984 November 2 |
| Box 97 | Folder 28 | City Club of Chicago ("Major Policy"), 1984 August 20 |
| Box 97 | Folder 29 | Coalition of Labor Union Women, 1984 March 25 |
| Box 97 | Folder 30 | "Come Together Chicago, The Spirit of '84", 1984 |
| Box 97 | Folder 31 | Continental Bank Breakfast Statement, 1984 August 9 |
| Box 97 | Folder 32 | Crain's Chicago Business, Executive of the Year Luncheon, 1984 June 1 |
| Box 97 | Folder 33 | Democratic National Convention (San Francisco) Amendment to Platform Plank, "Investing in America's Cities", 1984 July 16-20 |
| Box 97 | Folder 34 | Democratic National Convention (San Francisco) Endorsement of Mondale-Ferraro Nomination, 1984 July 16-20 |
| Box 97 | Folder 35 | Democratic National Convention (San Francisco) "Give 'Em Fits" Speech, 1984 July 16-20 |
| Box 97 | Folder 36 | Democratic National Convention (San Francisco) Nomination Seconding Speech for Senator Gary Hart and Congressman Geraldine Ferraro, 1984 July 16-20 |
| Box 97 | Folder 37 | Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, 1984 April 14 |
| Box 97 | Folder 38 | Donald Page Moore, Eulogy, 1984 |
| Box 97 | Folder 39 | Donors Forum of Chicago Luncheon, 1984 January 19 |
| Box 97 | Folder 40 | East-West University Commencement Exercises (by Francis Ward, Brian Boyer), 1984 June 16 |
| Box 97 | Folder 41 | Emergency Weather Operations, 1983 December-1984 January |
| Box 97 | Folder 42 | Executive Club, 1984 March 30 |
| Box 97 | Folder 43 | Executive Club, drafts only, 1984 March 30 |
| Box 97 | Folder 44 | Fundraiser for Congressman George W. Crockett, Jr. (Detroit), 1984 April 26 |
| Box 97 | Folder 45 | Fundraiser for John Conyers (Detroit), 1984 March 23 |
| Box 98 | Folder 1 | Gang Crime Program, Alternate Statements, [1984 November] |
| Box 98 | Folder 2 | Gang Crime Program, Commentary on City Council Budget Hearings and Remarks of Chairman Edward Burke, 1984 November 19 |
| Box 98 | Folder 3 | Gang Crime Program, Message Options, discussion notes, backup material, 1984 November |
| Box 98 | Folder 4 | Gang Crime Program, Press Conference, 1984 December 3 |
| Box 98 | Folder 5 | Gang Crime Program, Press Conference Statement, 1984 December 3 |
| Box 98 | Folder 6 | Gang Crime Program, Statement, [1984 December 3] |
| Box 98 | Folder 7 | Harvard University (Institute of Politics), Speech, 1984 April 30 |
| Box 98 | Folder 8 | Harvard University (Institute of Politics), Drafts, 1984 April 30 |
| Box 98 | Folder 9 | Hispanic / Latino Appointments, Memorandum to City Council, 1984 March 7 |
| Box 98 | Folder 10 | Homeless, Press Conference, 1984 December 17 |
| Box 98 | Folder 11 | Illinois Judicial Council Awards Dinner, 1984 October 6 |
| Box 98 | Folder 12 | Illinois State Legislature House Chamber, 1984 June 21 |
| Box 98 | Folder 13 | Indo-American Democratic Organization, 1984 September 8 |
| Box 98 | Folder 14 | IVI-IPO Independents' Day Dinner, 1984 June 9 |
| Box 98 | Folder 15 | Jesse Jackson, [Actions in Syria, Release of Hostage], 1984 January 4 |
| Box 98 | Folder 16 | "Leadership Agenda" Television Statement (WBBM-TV, Channel 2), 1984 December 26 |
| Box 98 | Folder 17 | Library Board Appointments [Chicago Public Library], 1984 February 1 |
| Box 98 | Folder 18 | Loop College and Chicago City-Wide College Dual Commencement Exercise, 1984 May 10 |
| Box 98 | Folder 19 | Luxembourg Royal Highness Luncheon, 1984 November 19 |
| Box 98 | Folder 20 | Medical / Dental Students [general presentation], 1984 June |
| Box 98 | Folder 21 | Municipal Purchasing Act, Message to City Council, 1984 July 12 |
| Box 98 | Folder 22 | Municipal Purchasing Act, Message to City Council, 1984 July 13 |
| Box 98 | Folder 23 | Municipal Purchasing Act, Press Conference, 1984 July 10 |
| Box 98 | Folder 24 | Municipal Purchasing Act, Press Conference Talking Points, 1984 September 10 |
| Box 98 | Folder 25 | Municipal Purchasing Act, Press Conference, 1984 September 17 |
| Box 98 | Folder 26 | NAACP, Freedom Fund Dinner, 1984 June 15 |
| Box 98 | Folder 27 | NAACP, National Convention (Kansas City, Mo.,) 1984 July 3 |
| B8x 98 | Folder 28 | NAACP, Springfield, Ill. Chapter (75th Anniversary of NAACP Foundation), 1984 February 12 |
| Box 98 | Folder 29 | National Neighbors 15th Annual Conference (New York), 1984 June 1 |
| Box 98 | Folder 30 | National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE,) 1984 July 25 |
| Box 98 | Folder 31 | National Press Club Luncheon (Washington, D.C.), 1984 February 23 |
| Box 98 | Folder 32 | Neighborhood Forums, Far Mid-South, 1984 January 12 |
| Box 98 | Folder 33 | Neighborhood Forums, Near South, 1984 February 9 |
| Box 98 | Folder 34 | Neighborhood Forums, Near Westside, 1984 November 17 |
| Box 98 | Folder 35 | Neighborhood Forums, Pilsen, 1984 February 2 |
| Box 98 | Folder 36 | Neighborhood Forums, Wards 2, 3, 4, 1984 February 9 |
| Box 98 | Folder 37 | [New Year's] Statement, 1984 January 3 |
| Box 98 | Folder 38 | Northern Illinois University Black History Month Celebration, 1984 February 26 |
| Box 98 | Folder 39 | "One Year Later," (see also Chicago League of Women Voters, box 97 folder 26), celebration and report, 1984 March 8 |
| Box 98 | Folder 40 | "One Year Later," (see also Chicago League of Women Voters, box 97 folder 26), celebration and report excerpts, with drafts, 1984 March 8 |
| Box 98 | Folder 41 | "One Year Later," (see also Chicago League of Women Voters, box 97 folder 26), Chicago League of Women Voters State of the City Dinner, 1984 April 12 |
| Box 98 | Folder 42 | "One Year Later," (see also Chicago League of Women Voters, box 97 folder 26), Chicago League of Women Voters State of the City Dinner, drafts only, 1984 April 12 |
| Box 98 | Folder 43 | Operation PUSH, January 14, 1984 |
| Box 99 | Folder 1 | Realities of Medicine Seminar Dinner, 1984 September 14 |
| Box 99 | Folder 2 | Roosevelt University Commencement, 1984 January 8 |
| Box 99 | Folder 3 | School Bond Issue Statement, 1984 November 20 |
| Box 99 | Folder 4 | School Financial Legislation, Statement before City Council, 1984 November 28 |
| Box 99 | Folder 5 | School Strike Statement, 1984 December 3 |
| Box 99 | Folder 6 | Television Statement re Democratic Party and Upcoming Presidential Election (WGN, Channel 9), 1984 February 15 |
| Box 99 | Folder 7 | Testimony on Housing, before Congressional Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development, 1984 January 25 |
| Box 99 | Folder 8 | Testimony on Housing Study (U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C.), 1984 October 2 |
| Box 99 | Folder 9 | Texas College Commencement Exercises, 1984 May 14 |
| Box 99 | Folder 10 | Texas Statewide Coalition of Black Democrats (Dallas), 1984 September 7 |
| Box 99 | Folder 11 | Time magazine, Statement on Walter Mondale, 1984 July 12 |
| Box 99 | Folder 12 | Torchlight Rally, "Uncounted America", 1984 October 30 |
| Box 99 | Folder 13 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.), Statement on Community Development, Housing, Economic Development, [1984 January 17 or 18] |
| Box 99 | Folder 14 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.), Testimony on Hunger and Joblessness, 1984 January 17 |
| Box 99 | Folder 15 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.), Infrastructure Subcommittee Report, remarks, 1984 January 25 |
| Box 99 | Folder 16 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.), Task Force on Joblessness and Hunger, 1984 January 25 |
| Box 99 | Folder 17 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Philadelphia) Press Conference, 1984 June 17-18 |
| Box 99 | Folder 18 | Urban League Luncheon (Conrad Hilton,) [1984 May 23] |
| Box 99 | Folder 19 | Veto Message of City Council re Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1984 December 26 |
| Box 99 | Folder 20 | Veto Statement re 1985 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1984 December 12 |
| Box 99 | Folder 21 | Wilberforce University Commencement, 1984 April 19 |
| Box 99 | Folder 22 | Wright College Forum "Meeting with the Mayor", 1984 January 24 |
| Box 99 | Folder 23 | Anti-Gang Program Statement (revised), 1985 May 28 |
| Box 99 | Folder 24 | Assembly of Suburban Mayors, Northeast Illinois Planning Commission, 1985 May 18 |
| Box 99 | Folder 25 | Businessmen's Breakfast Meeting (Drexel, Burnham Lambert in New York), 1985 January 31 |
| Box 99 | Folder 26 | Cable TV Pact and Agreement Press Conference, 1985 March 27 |
| Box 99 | Folder 27 | Capital Improvement Program Announcement, 1985 May 28 |
| Box 99 | Folder 28 | Casa Central Thanksgiving Day Telethon, 1985 November 28 |
| Box 99 | Folder 29 | [Chicago] Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 1985 November 21 |
| Chicago League of Women Voters (see "State of the City", League of Women Voters, box 99 folders 58, 59) | ||
| Box 99 | Folder 30 | Community Development Block Grants Statement, 1985 June 13 |
| Box 99 | Folder 31 | Department of Economic Development, Budget Briefing and City Policy Workshop, 1985 October 31 |
| Box 99 | Folder 32 | Fair Share Budget Message, 1985 October 17 |
| Box 99 | Folder 33 | Garbage and Waste Disposal / Waste Management, 1985 January 23 |
| Box 99 | Folder 34 | Joe Gardner's Birthday Party, 1985 January 25 |
| Box 99 | Folder 35 | Head Start Celebration, Human Services Department, 1985 June 5 |
| Box 99 | Folder 36 | Holocaust Remembrance, 1985 May 5 |
| Box 99 | Folder 37 | Japan-China Mission, O'Hare Departure Press Conference, 1985 August 23 |
| Box 99 | Folder 38 | Japan-China Mission, Matsushita, 1985 August 26 |
| Box 99 | Folder 39 | Japan-China Mission, Oshima, 1985 August 26 |
| Box 99 | Folder 40 | Japan-China Mission, American Chamber of Commerce, Osaka, 1985 August 27 |
| Box 99 | Folder 41 | Japan-China Mission, Foreign Correspondents Club, Tokyo, 1985 August 29 |
| Box 99 | Folder 42 | Japan-China Mission, Reception [Tokyo], 1985 August 29 |
| Box 99 | Folder 43 | Japan-China Mission, Beijing, 1985 September 2 |
| Box 99 | Folder 44 | Japan-China Mission, Shenshan, 1985 September 4 |
| Box 99 | Folder 44 | Japan-China Mission, Shanghai, 1985 September 7 |
| Box 99 | Folder 45 | Japan-China Mission, Fudan University, Shanghai, 1985 September 6 |
| Box 99 | Folder 46 | Japan-China Mission, Shanghai Banquet, [1985] |
| Box 99 | Folder 47 | Japan-China Mission, Shenyang, [1985] |
| Box 99 | Folder 48 | Illinois Association of Women Contractors, 1985 October 31 |
| Box 99 | Folder 49 | John F. Kennedy Center (Erie, Pa.), 1985 June 8 |
| Box 99 | Folder 50 | Labor Day Statement, 1985 September 2 |
| Box 99 | Folder 51 | Lincoln Park Community Leaders, 1985 October 19 |
| Box 99 | Folder 52 | Mayor's Fundraiser (Palmer House), 1985 August 15 |
| Box 99 | Folder 53 | National Conference of Black Political Scientists, 1985 April 12 |
| Box 99 | Folder 54 | 1983 Financial Plan Summary [notes?], 1985, undated |
| Box 99 | Folder 55 | People Mover Negotiations, 1985 November 21 |
| Box 99 | Folder 56 | Sculpture Chicago, 1985 May 21 |
| Box 99 | Folder 57 | "State of the City" (City Council), 1985 April 15 |
| Box 99 | Folder 58 | "State of the City" (League of Women Voters), 1985 April 11 |
| Box 99 | Folder 59 | "State of the City" (League of Women Voters), drafts and excerpts, 1985 April 11 |
| Television Academy Luncheon (see Chicago Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, box 99 folder 29), 1985 November 21 | ||
| Box 99 | Folder 60 | Testimony on Civil Rights Act of 1985, Joint Meeting, U.S. House Committees on Education and Labor, Judiciary), 1985 March 15 |
| Box 99 | Folder 61 | [Testimony] on Defense Spending [before U.S. House], 1985 April |
| Box 99 | Folder 62 | Testimony on Hunger and Homelessness, U.S. Senate Committee Hearing, 1985 March 11 |
| Box 99 | Folder 63 | Testimony on Infrastructure, U.S. House Committee on Public Works and Transportation), 1985 October 5 |
| Box 99 | Folder 64 | Testimony on Sub-Minimum Wage (U.S. Congress), 1985 May 22 |
| Box 99 | Folder 65 | "Two Years Later" Fundraiser, 1985 March 15 |
| Box 99 | Folder 66 | United Auto Workers (UAW) Civil Rights Conference (Bettendorf, Iowa), 1985 November 22 |
| Box 99 | Folder 67 | U.S. Conference of Mayors, Community Development, Housing and Economic Development, 1985 January 18 |
| Box 99 | Folder 68 | U.S. Conference of Mayors, Hunger and Joblessness Testimony, 1985 January 17 |
| Box 99 | Folder 69 | United Way / Crusade of Mercy, 1985 October 31 |
| Box 99 | Folder 70 | Veto Message re Community Development Block Grants (to City Council), [1985 May 31 or 1985 June 5] |
| Box 99 | Folder 71 | World's Fair, "Someone to Love...Something to Do", 1985, undated |
| Box 99 | Folder 72 | World's Fair Statement, 1985 June 21 |
| Box 100 | Folder 1 | Americans for Democratic Action, 1986 October 29 |
| Box 100 | Folder 2 |
Bishop Desmond Tutu, Chicago Visit, Anti-Apartheid Public Unity Rally, 1986 January 24 |
| Box 100 | Folder 3 | Bishop Desmond Tutu, Chicago Visit, Fundraising Luncheon (Mid-America Committee and Official Welcoming Committee), 1986 January 24 |
| Box 100 | Folder 4 | Bishop Desmond Tutu, Chicago Visit, Interfaith Breakfast (Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago), 1986 January 24 |
| Box 100 | Folder 5 | Bishop Desmond Tutu, Chicago Visit, Welcoming Speech, 1986 January 24 |
| Box 100 | Folder 6 | Budget Address, 1986 October 15 |
| Box 100 | Folder 7 | Chicago Partnership (Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry), 1986 February 21 |
| Box 100 | Folder 8 | Chicago State University 13th Annual President's Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner, 1986 November 22 |
| Box 100 | Folder 9 | Commercial Club, Civic Committee, 1986 December 1 |
| Box 100 | Folder 10 | Efforts to Prevent Corruption in Government (Communication to City Council), 1986 October 27 |
| Box 100 | Folder 11 | Fiscal Policy [Budget], 1986 October 15 |
| Box 100 | Folder 12 | Ford Foundation Luncheon, 1986 December 3 |
| Box 100 | Folder 13 | Fourth of July "Standing Lincoln" in Lincoln Park, 1986 July 4 |
| Box 100 | Folder 14 | [Human Relations Commission], 1986 November 17 |
| League of Women Voters (see "State of the City," box 100 folders 21, 22) | ||
| Box 100 | Folder 15 | Legislative Trip to Washington, D.C., 1986 May 5-6. Testimony before Housing and Community Development Subcommittee, House Banking Committee, 1986 May 5 |
| Box 100 | Folder 16 | Legislative Trip to Washington, D.C., 1986 May 5-6. Illinois Business Group Breakfast, 1986 May 6 |
| Box 100 | Folder 17 | Legislative Trip to Washington, D.C., 1986 May 5-6. Illinois Delegation, 1986 May 6 |
| Box 100 | Folder 18 | Mayoral Appointees' Reception, 1986 June 23 |
| Box 100 | Folder 19 | National Conference on Crime and the Black Community, 1986 November 6 |
| Box 100 | Folder 20 | Progress in Collections / Institutional Reform, remarks, 1986 November 6 |
| Box 100 | Folder 21 | "State of the City" (League of Women Voters), speech, 1986 April 10 |
| Box 100 | Folder 22 | "State of the City" (League of Women Voters), drafts and notes, 1986 April 10 |
| Box 100 | Folder 23 | Trip to Mexico City, 1986 September 16-19. Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico, 1986 September 16 |
| Box 100 | Folder 24 | Trip to Mexico City, 1986 September 16-19. U.S. Embassy, 1986 September 17 |
| Box 100 | Folder 25 | Trip to Mexico City, 1986 September 16-19. Meeting with Mayor Miguel de la Madrid, 1986 September 17 |
| Box 100 | Folder 26 | Trip to Mexico City, 1986 September 16-19. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1986 September 17 |
| Box 100 | Folder 27 | Trip to Mexico City, 1986 September 16-19. Earthquake site, 1986 September 18 |
| Box 100 | Folder 28 | Trip to Mexico City, 1986 September 16-19. Escuela Segundaria Montana, 1986 September 19 |
| Box 100 | Folder 29 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (San Juan, Puerto Rico), 1986 June 17-21. O'Hare Press Conference, 1986 June 17 |
| Box 100 | Folder 30 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (San Juan, Puerto Rico), 1986 June 17-21. Fair Return Campaign, 1986 June 17 |
| Box 100 | Folder 31 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (San Juan, Puerto Rico), 1986 June 17-21. Closing Session, 1986 [June 18] |
| Box 100 | Folder 32 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (San Juan, Puerto Rico), 1986 June 17-21. Great Cities of the Americas (GCAC) Conference, 1986 June 18 |
| Box 100 | Folder 33 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (San Juan, Puerto Rico), 1986 June 17-21. House of Representatives, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1986 June 18 |
| Box 100 | Folder 34 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (San Juan, Puerto Rico), 1986 June 17-21. Resolutions, 1986 June 18 |
| Box 100 | Folder 35 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.), 1986 January 21-23. Press Conference, 1986 January 21 |
| Box 100 | Folder 36 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.), 1986 January 21-23. Task Force on Hunger and Homelessness, 1986 January 22 |
| Box 100 | Folder 37 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.), 1986 January 21-23. Youth Gangs and Crime Prevention Task Force, 1986 January 22 |
| Box 100 | Folder 38 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.), 1986 January 21-23. Remarks to USCM, 1986 January 23 |
| Box 100 | Folder 39 | Affirmative Action, 1987 July 17 |
| Box 100 | Folder 40 | Blue Cross / Blue Shield Annual Symposium, 1987 November 13 |
| Box 100 | Folder 41 | Business Roundtable, Budget Briefing, 1987 November 16 |
| Box 100 | Folder 42 | Campaign Finances Statement, 1987 March 23 |
| Box 100 | Folder 43 | "Chicago Works Together II: Recommended Changes to 1984 Chicago Development Plan" Task Force Report, [Press Conference], 1987 August 31 |
| Box 100 | Folder 44 | Department of Health AIDS Accomplishments (with campaign materials), 1987 |
| Box 100 | Folder 45 | Friends of Danny K. Davis Awards Banquet, 1987 November 13 |
| Box 100 | Folder 46 | Illinois Judges Association / Illinois State Bar Association, 1987 November 13 |
| League of Women Voters (see "State of the City," box 100 folder 48) | ||
| Box 100 | Folder 47 | Second Inaugural Address, 1987 May 4 |
| Box 100 | Folder 48 | "State of the City" Address (League of Women Voters), 1987 May 20 |
| Box 100 | Folder 49 | Testimony, Senate Committee on Labor and Human Services, U.S. Congress, 1987 October 7 |
| Box 100 | Folder 50 | Businessmen's Luncheon, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 51 | Chicago Theater Restoration, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 52 | "Chicago's on a Roll", undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 53 | Chinese Consulate Opening, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 54 | Chinese Delegation and President Lin, et al, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 55 | City Council Message from "State of the City", 1984 April 15 |
| Box 100 | Folder 56 | Executive Club, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 57 | "Future", undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 58 | Gay Rights, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 59 | Joel Hall Dancers, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 60 | Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Observances, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 61 | Minority Business Progress, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 62 | Neighborhood Fest, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 63 | Organization of the Northeast Conference, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 64 | "Promises Made, Promises Kept", undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 65 | Restaurants, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 66 | Walkathon, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 67 | Barefield, Ernest, Speech, Southern University, 1985 July 16 |
| Box 100 | Folder 68 | "Basic Speech" for Surrogates, undated |
| Box 100 | Folder 69 | Evans, Tim, and Clifford Kelly Statement, City Contract Dispute, 1984 August |
| Box 100 | Folder 70 | Fine, Fred Speech, Lincoln Park Zoo, 1984 May 4 |
| Box 100 | Folder 71 | Galante, Louis T., Statement [to City Council] re narcotics use in Fire Department, 1985 August 19 |
| Box 100 | Folder 72 | Gardner, Joe, Press Release re Democratic National Convention, 1984 July 24 |
| Box 100 | Folder 73 | Gilliam, Sharon Gist, Statement, City Tax Amnesty, 1985 February 15 |
| Box 100 | Folder 74 | Gilliam, Sharon Gist, Statement, Proposed [City] Tax Rebate, 1984 December 18 |
| Box 100 | Folder 75 | Holewinski, Michael, Statement, Animal Control Unit, 1984 January 31 |
| Box 100 | Folder 76 | Jemilo, John (for Rice, Fred,) Statement, Proposed Council Amendment to Police Ordinance, 1985 May 22 |
| Box 100 | Folder 77 | Madison, Jesse, Remarks [to City Council] re Cab Driver Suit, 1984 July 25 |
| Box 100 | Folder 78 | Montgomery, James D., Remarks to City Council re Cab Driver Suit, 1984 July 25 |
| Box 100 | Folder 79 | Montgomery, James D., Statement, Affirmative Action, [1984] |
| Box 100 | Folder 80 | Montgomery, James D., Statement, Council Rejection of O'Hare Expansion Proposals, [1984 July] |
| Box 100 | Folder 81 | Montgomery, James D., Statement, Electronic Eavesdropping of Mayor, 1985 February 20 |
| Box 100 | Folder 82 | Montgomery, James D., Statement, Chicago Tribune article on CTA, 1984 November 14 |
| Box 100 | Folder 83 | Patch, Sam, Editorial Reply, WBBM-AM, 1985 June 13 |
| Box 100 | Folder 84 | Reyes, Ben, Speech, Bishop Placido Rodriguez Dinner, 1984 February 5 |
| Box 100 | Folder 85 | Rice, Fred., Statement to City Council, narcotics use in Police Department, (see also Jemilo, John, box 100 folder 76), 1985 August 19 |
| Box 100 | Folder 86 | Ware, William, Letter to the Editor, Chicago Tribune, 1984 December 6 |
| Box 100 | Folder 87 | Ware, William, Speech, Chicago Technology Park, 1984 June 18 |
Chronological list of speeches, 1983-1987
| 1983 May 13 | Olive-Harvey College Graduation |
| 1983 May 14 | Democratic National Committee [“Long” and “Short” versions] |
| 1983 May 22 | Morris Brown College Commencement |
| 1983 June 3 | Columbia College Commencement |
| 1983 June 10 | Labor Coalition on Public Utilities |
| 1983 June 11 | Kenwood Academy Graduation |
| 1983 June 13 | Chicago Vocational Graduation |
| 1983 June 14 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Denver, Colo.) |
| 1983 June 17 | National Newspaper Association Luncheon |
| 1983 June 23 | Illinois Municipal League Press Conference |
| 1983 July 7 | UNCA Church of God |
| 1983 July 11 | NAACP |
| 1983 July 22 | Wilberforce University National Alumni Conference |
| 1983 July 25 | Television Address to People of Chicago [budget] “Fiscal Crisis” |
| 1983 July 28 | Operation PUSH Convention |
| 1983 July 29 | Mass Transportation Conference |
| 1983 August 5 | Christian Methodist Episcopal Church |
| 1983 August 12 | National Bar Association |
| 1983 August 15 | Texas Police Officers |
| 1983 August 19 | Afro-American Police League |
| 1983 August 22 | McDonalds Operators |
| 1983 August 25 | Hinsdale Hospital L.P.N. Program Graduation |
| 1983 August 28 | Little Rock Leadership Roundtable |
| 1983 August 30 | Lake View Citizens Council |
| 1983 September 12 | Press Conference, Northwest Community Newspapers Sesquicentennial Celebration (Chicago) |
| 1983 September 13 | Chicago Bar Association Fall Luncheon |
| 1983 September 15 | Neighborhood Forum (Chatham, Avalon) |
| 1983 September 22 | Neighborhood Forum (South Shore, Southeast Chicago) |
| 1983 September 24 | Congressional Black Caucus |
| 1983 September 26 | Press Conference, West and Southwest Community Newspapers |
| 1983 September 27 | Commercial Club |
| 1983 September 28 | A.M.E. Church Convention |
| 1983 September 30 | American Planning Association |
| 1983 [week of September 20] | United Neighborhood Organization-Back of the Yards |
| 1983 October 1 |
Georgia Black Legislative Caucus Greek Consulate Reception |
| 1983 October 3 |
Illinois Assembly - Reception for Metropolitan Regulators White Sox Pep Rally |
| 1983 October 5 | Joint Conference of Presidents of Black Colleges and Principals of Chicago Public Schools |
| 1983 October 6 | Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry Luncheon Neighborhood Forum (Near North) |
| 1983 October 7 |
Chicago United Breakfast Meeting CEDCO Luncheon |
| 1983 October 8 |
5th Annual Black American Political Association Fundraiser for Ronald V. Dellums |
| 1983 October 15 | Texas Police Officers Association |
| 1983 October 16 |
Ford Hall Forum Voter Registration Drive Kickoff (Connecticut) |
| 1983 October 17 | Press Conference: Downtown Weekly Newspapers |
| 1983 October 20 |
Chicago Real Estate Board Television Academy Luncheon |
| 1983 October 21 | Municipal Forum of New York |
| 1983 October 25 | Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Luncheon |
| 1983 October 26 | Temple Shalom Community Meeting |
| 1983 October 27 | Neighborhood Forum (Humboldt Park) |
| 1983 October 28 | Fundraising Dinner for Carl Stokes |
| 1983 November 4 | NAACP (San Diego Branch) |
| 1983 November 6 | Bright Hope Baptist Church Men’s Day Luncheon |
| 1983 November 10 | Neighborhood Forum (Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park) |
| November 13, 1983 |
Budget (1984) Presentation to Chicago City Council National Black Managers Association |
| 1983 November 17 |
U.S. Conference of Mayors Neighborhood Forum (Near Westside) |
| 1983 November 18 |
Committee on New American Realities Budget Briefing for Chicago Businessmen (“Urban Agenda”) |
| 1983 December 1 | Trust Luncheon |
| 1983 December 2 | Chicago Commission on Human Relations 38th Annual Awards Luncheon |
| 1983 December 6 | Democratic National Committee Fundraising Breakfast |
| 1983 December 8 | Neighborhood Forum (18th and 19th Wards) |
| 1983 December 15 | Norbic Luncheon |
| 1983 December 17 | Black Independent Political Organizational Meeting |
| 1983 December 18 | ACLU Bill of Rights Celebration |
| 1983 December 22 | Budget Press Statement to Chicago City Council |
| 1983 December 24 | Radio Broadcast on Christmas Eve |
| 1983 December-January 1984 | Emergency Weather Operations |
| 1984 January 3 | [New Year’s] Statement |
| 1984 January 4 | Jesse Jackson [Actions in Syria, release of hostage] |
| 1984 January 8 | Roosevelt University Commencement |
| 1984 January 9 | Amalgamated Transit Workers Union |
| 1984 January 12 | Neighborhood Forum, Far Mid-South |
| 1984 January 14 | Operation PUSH |
| 1984 January 17 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.) |
| 1984 January 19 |
Broadcast Advertising Club of Chicago Luncheon Donors Forum of Chicago Luncheon |
| 1984 January 24 | Wright College Forum “Meeting with the Mayor” |
| 1984 January 25 | Testimony on Housing (Congressional Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development |
| 1984 February 1 | Library Board Appointments (Chicago Public Library) |
| 1984 February 2 | Neighborhood Forum, Pilsen |
| 1984 February 3 | Black History Month Lecture Series (Hines VA Hospital) |
| 1984 February 7 |
Black History Month Celebration (Collins High School) Chicago Crime Commission Luncheon |
| 1984 February 9 | Neighborhood Forum, Near South |
| 1984 February 12 | NAACP Springfield, Illinois Chapter (75th Anniversary) |
| 1984 February 15 | Television Statement re Democratic Party and Upcoming Presidential Election (WGN-Channel 9) |
| 1984 February 23 | National Press Club Luncheon (Washington, D.C.) |
| 1984 February 26 | Northern Illinois University Black History Month Celebration |
| 1984 February | Black History Month Speech for Chicago High Schools, “Short Version” |
| 1984 March 7 | Hispanic/Latino Appointments - Memorandum to City Council |
| 1984 March 8 | “One Year Later” Celebration and Report |
| 1984 March 23 | Fundraiser for John Conyers |
| 1984 March 25 | Coalition of Labor Union Women |
| 1984 March 30 | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 50th Regional Conference Executive Club |
| 1984 April 14 | Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner |
| 1984 April 12 | Chicago League of Women Voters, “State of the City,” “One Year Later” |
| 1984 April 19 | Wilberforce University Commencement |
| 1984 April 26 | Fundraiser for Congressman George W. Crockett, Jr. |
| 1984 April 30 |
Harvard University (Institute of Politics) Academy Award Presentation to Bernie Sahlins, Statement |
| 1984 May 10 | Loop College and Chicago City-Wide College Dual Commencement Exercise |
| 1984 May 14 | Texas College Commencement Exercises |
| [1984 May 23] | Urban League Luncheon |
| 1984 June 1 |
Crains Chicago Business Executive of the Year Luncheon
National Neighbors 15th Annual Conference |
| 1984 June 9 | IVI-IPO Independents’ Day Dinner |
| 1984 June 15 | NAACP, Freedom Fund Dinner |
| 1984 June 16 | East-West University Commencement Exercises |
| 1984 June 17-18 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Philadelphia) |
| 1984 June 19 | AFSCME Convention |
| 1984 June 21 | Illinois State Legislature House Chamber |
| 1984 June 29 | American Federation of Television and Radio Artists |
| 1984 June | Medical / Dental Students [General] Presentation |
| 1984 July 3 | NAACP, National Convention (Kansas City, MO) |
| 1984 July 10 | Municipal Purchasing Act, Press Conference |
| 1984 July 12-13 |
Municipal Purchasing Act, Message to City Council Time magazine Statement on Walter Mondale |
| 1984 July 16-20 | Democratic National Convention (San Francisco) |
| 1984 July 25 | National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) |
| 1984 August 9 | Continental Bank Breakfast, Statement |
| 1984 August 20 | City Club of Chicago |
| 1984 September 7 | Texas Statewide Coalition of Black Democrats |
| 1984 September 8 | Indo-American Democratic Organization |
| 1984 September 10 | Municipal Purchasing Act, Press Conference Talking Points |
| 1984 September 14 | Realities of Medicine Seminar Dinner |
| 1984 September 17 | Municipal Purchasing Act, Press Conference |
| 1984 October 2 | Testimony on Housing Study (U.S. Congress) |
| 1984 October 3 | Television Academy Luncheon |
| 1984 October 6 | Illinois Judicial Council Awards Dinner |
| 1984 October 12 | Chicago Council of Lawyers 15th Anniversary |
| 1984 October 14-16 | Budget Message to City Council |
| 1984 October 30 | Torchlight Rally (“Uncounted America”) |
| 1984 November 2 | Chicago Theater Press Conference |
| 1984 November 17 | Neighborhood Forum, Near West Side |
| 1984 November 19 |
Gang Crime Program, Commentary on City Council Budget Hearings Luxembourg Royal Highnesses Luncheon |
| November 20, 1984 | School Bond Issue Statement |
| November 28, 1984 | School Financial Legislation, Statement before City Council |
| November, 1984 | Gang Crime Program, Statements, Message Options |
| 1984 December 3 |
School Strike Statement Gang Crime Program, Press Conference, Statement |
| 1984 December 12 | Veto Statement to City Council re Annual Appropriation Ordinance |
| 1984 December 14 | Cabinet Meeting |
| 1984 December 17 |
Budget Press Conference Statement Homeless, Press Conference |
| 1984 December 20 | Budget Guidelines on Negotiations |
| 1984 December 26 |
Budget Message to City Council Budget Statement on Negotiations “Leadership Agenda” Television Statement (WBBM-Ch.2) Veto Statement to City Council re Annual Appropriation Ordinance |
| 1984, undated | “Come Together Chicago—The Spirit of 1984” |
| 1984, undated | Donald Page Moore, Eulogy |
| 1985 January 18 | U.S. Conference of Mayors, Community Development, Housing, and Economic Development |
| 1985 January 31 | Businessmen’s Breakfast Meeting (Drexel, Burnham Lambert in New York) |
| 1985 March 11 | Testimony on Hunger and Homelessness |
| 1985 March 15 |
Testimony on Civil Rights Act of 1985 “Two Years Later” Fundraiser |
| 1985 April 11 | “State of the City” (League of Women Voters) |
| 1985 April 12 | National Conference of Black Political Scientists |
| 1985 April 15 | “State of the City” (Chicago City Council) |
| 1985 April | [Testimony] on Defense Spending before U.S. Congress |
| 1985 May 18 | Assembly of Suburban Mayors, Northeast Illinois Planning Commission |
| 1985 May 21 | Sculpture Chicago |
| 1985 May 22 | Testimony on Sub-Minimum Wage (U.S. Congress) |
| 1985 May 28 |
Anti-Gang Program Statement Capital Improvement Program Announcement |
| 1985 May 31 or June 5 | Veto Message re Community Development Block Grants (to City Council) |
| 1985 June 5 | Head Start Celebration, Human Services Department |
| 1985 June 8 | John F. Kennedy Center |
| 1985 June 13 | Community Development Block Grants Statement |
| 1985 June 21 | World’s Fair Statement |
| 1985 August 15 | Mayor’s Fundraiser (Palmer House) |
| 1985 August 23-September 7 | Japan-China Mission |
| 1985 August 23 | O’Hare Departure Press Conference |
| 1985 August 26 | Matsushita |
| 1985 August 26 | Oshima |
| 1985 August 27 | American Chamber of Commerce, Osaka |
| 1985 August 29 | Foreign Correspondents Club, Tokyo |
| 1985 August 29 | Reception [Tokyo] |
| 1985 September 2 | Beijing |
| 1985 September 2 | Labor Day Statement (in Chicago) |
| 1985 September 4 | Shenshan (with Shanghai, September 7) |
| 1985 September 6 | Fudan University, Shanghai |
| undated | Shanghai Banquet |
| undated | Shenyang |
| 1985 October 5 | Testimony on Infrastructure (U.S. Congress) |
| 1985 [October 15] | Television Academy Luncheon |
| 1985 October 17 | Fair Shake Budget Message |
| 1985 October 19 | Lincoln Park Community Leaders |
| 1985 October 31 |
Department of Economic Development, Budget Briefing and Policy Workshop Illinois Association of Women Contractors United Way/Crusade of Mercy |
| 1985 November 21 |
Television Academy Luncheon People Mover Negotiations |
| 1985 November 22 | UAW Civil Rights Conference |
| 1985 November 28 | Casa Central Thanksgiving Day Telethon |
| 1985, undated | World’s Fair “Someone to Love...Something to Do” |
| 1986 January 21-23 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (Washington, D.C.) |
| 1986 January 21 | Press Conference |
| 1986 January 22 | Task Force on Hunger and Homelessness |
| 1986 January 22 | Youth Gangs and Crime Prevention Task Force |
| 1986 January 23 | Remarks to USCM |
| 1986 January 24 |
Bishop Desmond Tutu, Chicago Visit Anti-Apartheid Rally Fundraising Luncheon (Mid-America Committee and Official Welcoming Committee) Interfaith Breakfast (Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago) Welcoming Speech |
| 1986 February 21 | Chicago Partnership (Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry |
| 1986 April 10 | “State of the City” (League of Women Voters) |
| 1986 May 5-6 | Legislative Trip to Washington, D.C. |
| 1986 May 5 | Testimony before Subcommittee |
| 1986 May 6 | Illinois Business Group Breakfast |
| 1986 May 6 | Illinois Delegation |
| 1986 June 17-21 | U.S. Conference of Mayors (San Juan, Puerto Rico) |
| 1986 June 17 | O’Hare Press Conference |
| 1986 June 17 | Fair Return Campaign |
| 1986 [June 18] | Closing Session |
| 1986 June 18 | Great Cities of the Americas (GCAC) Conference |
| 1986 June 18 | House of Representatives, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Resolutions |
| 1986 June 23 | Mayoral Appointees’ Reception |
| 1986 July 4 | Fourth of July “Standing Lincoln” in Lincoln Park |
| 1986 September 16-19 | Trip to Mexico City |
| 1986 September 16 | Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico |
| 1986 September 17 | U.S. Embassy with Mayor Miguel de la Madrid |
| 1986 September 17 | Ministry |
| 1986 September 17 | Meeting of Foreign Affairs |
| 1986 September 18 | Earthquake Site |
| 1986 September 19 | Escuela Segundaria Montana |
| 1986 October 15 |
Budget Address Fiscal Policy |
| 1986 October 27 | Efforts to Prevent Corruption in Government (Communication to City Council) |
| 1986 October 29 | Americans for Democratic Action |
| 1986 November 6 |
Progress in Collections / Institutional Reform, Remarks National Conference on Crime and the Black Community |
| 1986 November 17 | [Human Relations Commission] |
| 1986 November 22 | Chicago State University 13th Annual Presidents Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner |
| 1986 December 1 | Commercial Club, Civic Committee |
| 1986 December 3 | Ford Foundation Luncheon |
| 1987 March 23 | Campaign Finances Statement |
| 1987 May 4 | Second Inaugural Address |
| 1987 May 20 | “State of the City” Address (League of Women Voters) |
| 1987 July 17 | Affirmative Action [July 7] |
| 1987 August 31 | “Chicago Works Together II: Recommended Changes Chicago Development Plan,” Task Force Report |
| 1987 October 7 | Testimony, Senate Committee on Labor and Human Services, U.S. Congress |
