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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 22h

Remember when we did protection instead of deportation?
Midwest Committee for Protection of Foreign Born records, 1947-1963, bulk 1950-1958
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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 1d

Voting for the timelessness of a burger as most soothing.

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 3d

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 8d

Here for things with no reason, especially in these times!

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LAWCHA: Labor and Working-Class History Association @lawcha.bsky.social · 14d

Kevin M. Schultz and Daniel Kaliszyk describe troubling cuts at the Chicago History Museum.
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Chicago History Museum cuts hinder research, exploration

The timing couldn't have been worse. The Trump administration has slashed museum budgets, the Smithsonian is being reviewed to align with Donald Trump's vision of America and the school year just star...

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 14d

Right exhibit in the right place! We look forward to seeing it.

Member DePaul has the Young Lords collection: explore.chicagocollections.org/ead/depaul/8...

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Invisible Institute @invisible.institute · 16d

The View from the Ground archive is a searchable collection of Jamie Kalven’s original reporting and a robust collection of black and white film photographs by Patricia Evans from the final chapter of high-rise public housing in Chicago.

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 16d

Like any research, it started with something else, in this case, a question about the United Center.

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 16d

Man, the world is scary, so why not go down the rabbit hole of Chicago Stadium research with a coworker

A tuxedo cat lies on a laptop keyboard interfering with a search in the ECC portal for the Chicago Stadium.

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 22d

chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...

Chicago History Museum cuts hinder research, exploration

The timing couldn't have been worse. The Trump administration has slashed museum budgets, the Smithsonian is being reviewed to align with Donald Trump's vision of America and the school year just star...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 22d

He wrote for the Vassar Spectator with Marc Theissen and Richard Miniter
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The Vassar Spectator — Browse by title — Vassar Newspaper & Magazine Archive

Vassar Newspaper & Magazine Archive

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 22d

Can't listen for even 5 minutes!

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 23d

We're here for whatever Dominic Pacyga writes!

Chicago mag @chicagomag.com · 23d

Anton Cermak dreamed of a Chicago Tammany Hall. Richard J. Daley perfected nepotism. Richard M. Daley embraced LGBTQ+ voters. A new book explores how the Chicago political machine kept reinventing itself. buff.ly/Etq0NBt

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 29d

Perhaps a copy signed by the authors will find its way into our hands?

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · 29d

What a treat to see the interior! Can't wait to read the book!

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Sep 8

Wondering that too.

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Sep 5

Chilling. Let's remember that in Chicago, we don't censor history.

Scared Bootecki (but really Jared Rutecki) 🎃 @jaredrutecki.bsky.social · Sep 5

Historians and researchers are sounding the alarm about President Donald Trump’s plans to scrutinize museums.

Historians Warn Trump’s Crackdown on Smithsonian Museums Could Have a Chilling Effect

The president expanded his criticism of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to include additional museums. But specialists in the field said these actions could pot...

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Sep 4

The vibe we needed this morning! Hellhole, amirite?

Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · Sep 4

You spin me right round, baby, right round
Like a record, baby, right round, round, round. Navy Pier Ferris Wheel at night in Chicago

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Sep 3

Saw it on Broadway yeaaaaars ago with Lindsay Duncan and *swoon* Alan Rickman!

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Sep 3

Private Lives!

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Sep 2

Are you thinking of the former mayor of Aurora?

Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Museum of Broadcast Communications is a member of ours! We're thrilled for a new physical home for them!

WBEZ @wbez.org · Aug 21

Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications announced Thursday that it will reopen in a new location this fall near the Ogilvie Metra station with exhibits on Johnny Carson and the evolution of late night TV. trib.al/qSotlxE

Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications will reopen this fall with Johnny Carson, late night TV exhibits

In a new home, the museum will dive deep into the history of Johnny Carson and late night talk shows at a moment when that format is in question.

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is something a colleague used to send to the late Dennis McClendon. He's sorely missed!

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Aug 28

True. CHM has this finding aid for fire insurance maps
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Fire Insurance Map Collection at the Chicago History Museum

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Chicago Collections @chicollections.bsky.social · Aug 28

You can only get so far which is why it needs to be fully resurrected.

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