| Dates: | 1969-1996, undated |
| Size: | 2 linear feet in 3 archival boxes, includes 26 photographs |
| Repository: | Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature, 9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois 60628 |
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Collection Number: |
1994/01 |
| Immediate source of acquisition: | Donated by Calvin Pearce [Learning Logic Foundation Executive Director] in March 1994. |
| Conditions governing use: | Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection |
| Conditions governing access: | Materials are open without restrictions |
| Preferred citation: |
When quoting material from this collection the preferred citation is: Learning Logic Foundation Archives, [Box #, Folder #], Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
| Finding aid author: | Processed by Elizabeth Loch, February 2022 |
Abstract
Learning Logic Foundation, headed by Calvin Pearce, was a non-profit think tank created to promote educational discussion and experimental programs between senior citizens and school-age youth. The collection includes correspondence, organization history, board meeting materials, newspaper clippings and neighborhood improvement projects.
Biographical/Historical
Learning Logic Foundation was a non-profit organization that incorporated in December 1991. Calvin Pearce served as its founder and Executive Director. The organization advertised itself as the first inter-generational think tank in Illinois. The group met at Carter G. Woodson Regional Library to publicly discuss complex problems and explore solutions to social problems in the community. Their mission was to decrease illiteracy, homelessness, drug addiction, domestic violence and gang violence.
Scope and Content
This small collection contains manuscripts and photographs related to the organizational history of Learning Logic Foundation and their social justice work. Also included are materials related to Calvin Pearce, including his 1994 campaign for 21st ward alderman and the Morgan Park High School reverse discrimination lawsuit (he was involved as a school board member).
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series by type of material; Series 1: Manuscripts, 1969-1996, undated and Series 2: Photographs, May 15 and September 21, 1993. Items are organized alphabetically by title within each series.
Related Collections
Related collections at the Chicago Public Library include:
- Chicago Public Library Archives. Carter G. Woodson Regional Library Archives
- Washington Heights Community Organization Archives
Collection Inventory
Series 1: Manuscripts, 1969-1996, undated
Scope and Content: This series contains manuscripts related to the organizational history of Learning Logic Foundation and their work in Chicago.
Arrangement: Arranged alphabetically by folder title, then chronologically.
| Box | 1 | Folder | 1 | “A Proposal for Ending America’s Worst Nightmare” by William Anthony Parker Sr. [gun violence] | 1993, undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 2 | “Brain Deadlock” by Calvin Pearce | undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 3 | Calvin Pearce’s Learning Logic Foundation business card | undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 4 | “Carry on Baggage” and untitled poems [no authors given] | undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 5 | Chicago City Council resolution honoring the Learning Logic Foundation | 1992 November 6 |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 6 | Chicago school reform materials | 1993-1995, undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 7 | Citizens to Elect Calvin Pearce [21st Ward Alderman] materials | 1994, undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 8 | City of Chicago ward map, ward descriptions, and redistricting information | 1992, undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 9 | Correspondence from AFSCME Council 31 [on the death of Jackie Avant] | 1995 November 20 |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 10 | Correspondence to and from Calvin Pearce [with enclosures] | 1993-1994, undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 11 | Correspondence to Learning Logic Foundation | 1993 |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 12 | House Bill 3396, 88th General Assembly, State of Illinois [building funding for Learning Logic Foundation] | 1994 |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 13 | “How a Bill Becomes Law” flow chart and a brochure of State of Illinois toll free numbers | 1993 |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 14 | Information on drug and alcohol abuse | 1983, undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 15 | Information on gangs and crime | 1990-1992, undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 16 | Learning Logic Foundation articles of incorporation | 1991 December 31 |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 17 | Learning Logic Foundation brochures and organization information | 1992, 1996, undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 18 | Learning Logic Foundation event materials | 1993-1994, undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 19 | Learning Logic Foundation Housing Program Agenda | undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 20 | Learning Logic Foundation letterhead | undated |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 21 | Learning Logic Foundation lists of proposed meeting schedules | 1993-1995 |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 22 | Learning Logic Foundation meeting agendas and handouts | 1992 July-1993 October |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 23 | Learning Logic Foundation meeting agendas and handouts | 1994 January-May |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 24 | Learning Logic Foundation meeting agendas and handouts | 1994 June-October |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 25 | Learning Logic Foundation meeting agendas and handouts | 1994 November-1996 April |
| Box | 1 | Folder | 26 | Learning Logic Foundation mission statement signed by the Emotions to Calvin Pearce [photocopy] | undated |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 1 | Learning Logic Foundation press releases | 1992, 1994, undated |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 2 | Learning Logic Foundation’s opposition to Rally’s Hamburger Double Drive materials [includes letter to President William Clinton] | 1993, undated |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 3 | Learning Logic Foundation survey sheets | undated |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 4 | Maps of Congressional Districts 1-11 [State of Illinois] | 1991 November 6 |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 5 | Materials on domestic violence | 1996, undated |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 6 | Members of the Illinois House of Representatives contact information list | 1992 |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 7 | New Englewood Village empowerment zone proposal documents | 1994, undated |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 8 | Newspaper articles collected by Learning Logic Foundation | 1969, 1993-1996 |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 9 | Newspaper articles on Calvin Pearce and the Morgan Park reverse discrimination suit | 1992-1993 |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 10 | Newspaper articles on Calvin Pearce’s aldermanic campaign | 1994 |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 11 | Newspaper articles on [mentioning] Learning Logic Foundation and Calvin Pearce | 1992-1996, undated |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 12 | “Programs to Help Older Americans Obtain Their Medications” by the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate | 1992 December |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 13 | Project IMAGE [an ecumenical ministry] fact sheet and conference information | 1994, undated |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 14 | “The Honorable Harold Washington: In Memoriam” [pamphlet] | 1987 |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 15 | U.S. Census statistics and information on Community Area 73, Washington Heights | 1980, 1990 |
| Box | 2 | Folder | 16 | Washington Heights and Chicago neighborhood event information | 1993-1994, undated |
Series 2: Photographs, May 15 and September 21, 1993
Scope and Content: This series includes photographs from two 1993 events; a Learning Logic Foundation conference and a Chicago Loop protest for school reform.
Arrangement: Arranged alphabetically by photograph title.
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 1 | Learning Logic Foundation conference on male anger/domestic violence [five organizers standing on stage] in Woodson Regional Library’s auditorium, former U.S. Representative Mel Reynolds standing far left | 1993 May 15 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 2 | Learning Logic Foundation conference on male anger/domestic violence [four panelists sitting] in Woodson Regional Library’s auditorium | 1993 May 15 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 3 | Learning Logic Foundation conference on male anger/domestic violence [six organizers standing on stage] in Woodson Regional Library’s auditorium, former U.S. Representative Mel Reynolds standing far left | 1993 May 15 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 4 | Learning Logic Foundation conference on male anger/domestic violence [six panelists sitting] in Woodson Regional Library’s auditorium | 1993 May 15 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 5 | Learning Logic Foundation conference on male anger/domestic violence [three panelists sitting and one speaking] in Woodson Regional Library’s auditorium | 1993 May 15 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 6 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, crowd of protesters | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 7 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, drum line with protesters | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 8 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, group of children | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 9 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, marchers crossing street | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 10 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, marchers outside State of Illinois building | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 11 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, marchers walking from Daley Center to Board of Trade Plaza | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 12 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, news trucks on the street | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 13 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, organizers (group of seven) | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 14 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, organizers (group of two) | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 15 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, protesters beginning their march at the Daley Center | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 16 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, protesters crossing street | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 17 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, protesters crossing street with Daley Center in background | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 18 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, protesters entering the State of Illinois Building | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 19 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, protesters marching with signs | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 20 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, protesters on the street | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 21 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, protesters outside the Chicago Board of Trade | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 22 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, protesters outside the State of Illinois Building | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 23 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, signing in protesters | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 24 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, street with protesters in the background | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 25 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, trucks blocking the street | 1993 September 21 |
| Box | 3 | Photograph | 26 | March for school reform in the Chicago Loop, woman holding “Don’t Cut Chapter 1 Funds” sign | 1993 September 21 |
