| Dates: | 1868-1951 |
| Size: | 1 linear foot in 2 boxes (including 10 photographic images), plus 2 oversize folders |
| Repository: | Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center, Special Collections, 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60605 |
| Collection Number: | spe.eha |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition: | The collection was transferred to Harold Washington Library Center from Chicago Public Library’s Hiram Kelly Branch in February 1985. |
| Custodial History: | From 1931 until 1985, the records of the Englewood Historical Association were kept at the Hiram Kelly Branch Library, 6151 S. Normal Boulevard. |
| Conditions Governing Access: | Materials are open without restrictions. |
| Conditions Governing Use: | Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection. |
| Preferred Citation: | When quoting material from this collection the preferred citation is: Englewood Historical Association Records [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections, Chicago Public Library. |
| Finding Aid Author: | Original author unknown. Processed, 1985. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Johanna Russ, 2021. |
Abstract
Documents the organization which worked with the Kelly Branch Library to gather and preserve historical material of the Englewood district of Chicago.
Biographical/Historical
In 1931 a group of Englewood residents interested in the history of their neighborhood joined together with the staff of the Hiram Kelly Branch Library to form an organization, “to gather and preserve historical material of the Englewood district of Chicago . . .,” and “to extend its support for the betterment of the community.” By 1941, the organization had incorporated and was known as the Englewood Historical Association (EHA).
The EHA actively collected manuscript materials, newspapers and photographs documenting the neighborhood’s rich historical tradition. From its beginning, the EHA and the Hiram Kelly Branch Library of the Chicago Public Library maintained a close relationship. The EHA held its meetings, stored its materials and received technical advice at the Hiram Kelly Branch Library. In return, the Kelly Branch received title and possession of this unique collection.
Student participation was an important component of the EHA’s sponsored activities. Students from Beale School and Wentworth School participated in the EHA’s junior historical organizations. Moreover, the EHA sponsored the writing of historical essays and sketches about the Englewood neighborhood.
Scope and Contents
The collection reflects the founding and activities of the Englewood Historical Association and its affiliated Englewood Junior Historical Association.
Arrangement
The collection is divided into two series:
- Series 1: Documents, 1913-1951
- Series 2: Photographs, 1930-1941
Subject Headings
- Chicago Public Library. Kelly Branch
- Englewood Historical Association (Chicago, Ill.)
- Englewood (Chicago, Ill.)
Related Collections
- Englewood Community Collection
- Englewood High School Records
- Englewood Newspaper Collection
- Englewood Woman’s Club Records
- Lanyon Family Papers
- Terriere, D.E. Diaries
Collection Inventory
Series 1: Documents, 1868-1951
Scope and Contents
Included in the Series 1 are administrative papers such as meeting minutes, directories and articles of incorporation; correspondence; membership lists, constitution and by-laws, reports and historical sketches from the Englewood Junior Historical Association; blank forms; news clippings; exhibit displays; and promotional material such as brochures, fliers and pamphlets.
Arrangement
Folders are arranged alphabetically by topic. Within some topics, items are further arranged either chronologically or alphabetically.
| Box 1 | Folder 1 | Administrative - Agenda & minutes of meetings, circa 1950 |
| Box 1 | Folder 2 | Administrative - Constitution & By-laws, circa 1941 |
| Box 1 | Folder 3 | Administrative - Certificates of Incorporation & Membership, 1941 December |
| Box 1 | Folder 4 | Administrative - Directory, “Charter Members of the Englewood Historical Association, 1937 |
| Box 1 | Folder 5-6 | Correspondence, 1931-1937; 1940-1953 |
| Box 1 | Folder 7 | Englewood Junior Historical Association - Agenda, 1941-42 |
| Box 1 | Folder 7 | Englewood Junior Historical Association - constitution and by-laws, 1942 |
| Box 1 | Folder 7 | Englewood Junior Historical Association - listing of Officers, 1942 |
| Box 1 | Folder 7 | Englewood Junior Historical Association - reports, 1942, 1950 |
| Box 1 | Folder 8 | Englewood Junior Historical Association - Historical essays and sketches, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 9 | Englewood Junior Historical Association - Minutes, Beale School Chapter, 1942 |
| Box 1 | Folder 10 | Englewood Junior Historical Association - Minutes, D.S. Wentworth Chapter, 1942 |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Englewood Hose Co. − 2nd annual reception, 1876 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Trojan Social Club − annual soiree, 1865 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Prof. Russell − invitation to Tillotson’s Hall, 1877 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Englewood Social Club, 1874 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, The Eye to Business, I:3, 1878 May 4 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, World’s Columbian Exposition − ticket, 1893 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, World’s Columbian Exposition − ticket or Chicago Day, 1893 October 9 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Sherwood Class of 1904 − invitation | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Barney Brothers Revised Weekly Price Current, undated | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Junction Grove Sociable, 1868 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, The Eye (miniature ed.), 1880 January 1 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Graeme Stewart, Candidate for Mayor − invitation, 1903 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Class of ’88, Cook County Normal School, 1888 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Monon Route, Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad − flyer, undated | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, B. S. Cooban & Co. − card, 1905 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad − ticket, undated | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Englewood Terpsichorean Club − ticket, 1874 | |
| Oversize Folder 1.1 | Exhibit Poster, with items pasted on, including, Junction Grove School House − card for party, 1868 | |
| Box 1 | Folder 11 | Forms, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 15 | Guest Book, Early Settlers’ meetings; 1937-1939, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 15 | Kelly Branch Library guest book; 1913-1917, 1931 |
| Box 1 | Folder 12 | News clippings, reunion, 1951 |
| Box 1 | Folder 13 | Printed Materials - Brochures, undated; flyers, undated; pamphlets, undated; posters, undated |
| Box 1 | Folder 14 | Printed Materials - Second Annual Dinner, program; 1938 December 6 |
| Oversize Folder 1.2 | Printed Materials - Promotion poster− “Englewood Historical Association . . . Are You a Member?” undated |
Series 2: Photographs, 1930-1941
Scope and Contents
This series documents the activities of the Englewood Historical Association and the Englewood Junior Historical Association, including exhibits the organization mounted.
Arrangement
Photographs are arranged alphabetically by subject.
| Box 2 | Photograph 1.1 | Englewood Historical Association, exhibit case, circa 1930 |
| Box 2 | Photograph 1.2 | Englewood Historical Association, meeting, speakers’ table, 1937 |
| Box 2 | Photograph 1.3 | Englewood Historical Association, exhibit, 1940 |
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Photograph 1.4a Glass Plate Slide |
Englewood Historical Association, exhibit at Wieboldt’s Store, 1932 | |
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Photograph 1.4b Glass Plate Slide |
Englewood Historical Association, exhibit at Wieboldt’s Store, 1932 | |
| Box 2 | Photograph 1.4c | Englewood Historical Association, exhibit at Wieboldt’s Store, 1932 |
| Box 2 | Photograph 1.5 | Englewood Junior Historical Association, 1941 |
| Box 2 | Photograph 1.6 | Englewood Junior Historical Association, circa 1941 |
| Box 2 | Photograph 1.7 | Englewood Junior Historical Association, circa 1940 |
| Box 2 | Photograph 1.8 | Englewood Junior Historical Association - Tepper, Elmer, circa 1940 |
