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Jane Addams

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Description: Profile portrait of Jane Addams, a social worker, political activist, and author. She was a co-founder of Chicago's Hull House, as well as the American Civ...
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Birthplace of Emma Abbott

Date: 03 09 1887
Description: Stereograph view of a wooden house. Caption reads: "Birthplace of Emma Abbott, Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. No. 51 Windows with open shutter - showing white c...
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Jimmie Noone Orchestra

Date: 1941
Description: Three men and one woman playing instruments in a band. Framed photographs are hanging behind them. Caption reads: "Jimmy [sic] Noone (Negro) orchestra, ca....
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Manure Spreader

Date: 01 23 1906
Description: Left side view of a manure spreader parked in a yard at McCormick Works. There is a fence in the background.
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Chicago City Opera Company Schedules

Date: 1910
Description: Selection of weekly schedules for the Chicago City Opera Company. The front includes an illustration of the entrance to the Civic Opera House (currently th...
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Marcella Tardy

Date: 1985
Description: A woman is standing and posing outdoors in front of a building. Caption reads: "Marcella Tardy, organizer, from Kalamazoo, MI."
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Liz Welsh

Date: 1985
Description: A woman is standing and posing in front of a building. Caption reads: "Liz Welsh, organizer from Washington, D.C."
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Gayle McLaughlin

Date: 1985
Description: A woman is standing on a street corner showing a piece of paper to two people. Across the street are signs for The General Camera Co. Caption reads: "Gayle...
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Bob Aplanalp

Date: 1985
Description: A man is standing outside a building holding a clipboard in one hand, and a pen in his other hand. A person is standing in front of him writing on a piece ...
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Martin Wolke

Date: 1985
Description: A man is standing and posing outdoors. He is wearing a small pin that reads "Stop the Bombing in El Salvador CISPES." Caption reads: "Martin Wolke, organiz...
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Todd Little

Date: 1985
Description: A man is standing and posing outdoor in front of a building. He is wearing eyeglasses. Caption reads: "Todd Little, organizer — Champaign-Urbana, IL."
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Tom Goddeeris

Date: 1985
Description: Portrait of a man standing on a sidewalk. He is wearing a wristwatch and a small button on his shirt that reads "Stop the Bombing in El Salvador CISPES." C...
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Getting Cards Signed

Date: 1985
Description: A woman is standing on a sidewalk holding something in her hands that she is showing to two other women. Caption reads: "Getting cards signed in [Represent...
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John Adler

Date: 1985
Description: A man is standing and posing next to a car. He is wearing glasses and has a small button on his shirt that reads "Stop the Bombing in El Salvador CISPES." ...
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Mary Ann Buckley

Date: 1985
Description: View from stage of a woman standing at a podium, with her back to the photographer. In front of her is a table stacked with cards or books, and an audience...
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Mary Ann Buckley

Date: 1985
Description: View over audience towards a woman standing on a stage in front of a podium and microphone. In front of the podium is a small table with stacks of papers o...
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Clearing the Street after a Snowfall

Date: 1918
Description: View down street towards men clearing snow from a residential street using shovels and horse-drawn wagons. A row of homes is on the left. Further down the ...
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65 East Lake Street

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Description: View across street towards a five story building. On the street level are the Lake Street Station Chicago Post Office, on the left, next to Harry's Sandwic...
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Original Lumberjack Band

Date: 1923
Description: Members of a band posing outdoors for a group portrait with their musical instruments. The band members are wearing coats and hats, and a few are wearing m...
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Baba Hannibal Tirus Afrik

Date: 12 26 1972
Description: Waist-up portrait of Baba Hannibal Tirus Afrik, sent to an unnamed son for Kwanzaa 1972. Afrik was a school teacher and a leader in the creation of African...

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