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Chicago (Ill.)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1833 (date of establishment)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Chicago Area Project records, 1932-1937.

 Collection
Identifier: RG5338
Abstract

The Chicago Area Project (CAP) was founded in the 1930's by Clifford Shaw, a University of Chicago sociologist, who believed every neighborhood could reduce juvenile delinquency by improving community life. This collection contains the records from the first decade of CAP's operation and includes financial records, field reports, and correspondence.

Dates: 1932-1937

Chicago, Ill. Bethlehem Community Center records, 1944-1948.

 Collection
Identifier: RG5340
Abstract

The Bethlehem Community Center was an important resource for the surrounding community. The collection contains meeting minutes and newsletters.

Dates: 1944-1948

Chicago, Ill. Washington Park Congregational Church records, 1889-1927, 1948.

 Collection
Identifier: RG5226
Abstract

The Washington Park Congregational Church was gathered in 1891 and remained open until 1927. It was located on South Michigan Ave in the Washington Park area of Chicago. The records in this collection gather together administrative and organizational records, ministerial and church correspondence, and the church's vital records.

Dates: 1889-1948

Filtered By

  • Subject: Community organization. X

Additional filters:

Subject
Baptismal records. 1
Church correspondence. 1
Church membership. 1
Church records and registers. 1
Constitutions. 1