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Guide to the Chicago Civil Service League Records 1901-1913
Finding aid prepared by MH, 1967; JAV, 2005
© 2006 University of Chicago Library
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| Title: | Chicago Civil Service League. Records |
|---|---|
| Dates: | 1901-1913 |
| Size: | 1 linear foot (2 boxes) |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library |
| Abstract: | Contains correspondence, minutes, reports, and clippings of a league formed in 1901 to secure observance of civil service laws in Chicago. The Records contain minutes, reports, correspondence and other documents regarding the foundation and activities of the League. |
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When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Chicago Civil Service League. Records, [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library
Historical Note
The Chicago Civil Service League was formally organized on January 21, 1901 to attempt to secure observance of civil service laws in Chicago. According to Leonard White, it flourished during the first twenty years of this century, but gradually declined in membership and importance.
Scope Note
The records in this collection begin with the founding of the League in 1901, and end in 1913. Minutes, reports, and correspondence are arranged in approximately chronological order. Also included are clippings, League publications and other documents.
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Subject Headings
Chicago Civil Service League.
Civil service -- Illinois -- Chicago.
Civil service.
INVENTORY
Box 1
Folder 1
Minutes and reports, January 21, 1901 - September 7, 1901.
Box 1
Folder 2
Minutes and reports, December 4, 1901 - February 25, 1903, and August 31, 1907 - November 30, 1909. Bound.
Box 1
Folder 3
Minutes, reports, and correspondence, February 23, 1903 - April 27, 1907. Bound [See gap in chronological sequence in See also Folders 4 - 24 for loose material of same period.]
Box 1
Folder 4
Annual reports, 1902.
Box 1
Folder 5
Membership and dues record, 1902-03. Bound.
Box 1
Folder 6
Minutes and reports, March 26, 1903 - December 10, 1903
Box 1
Folder 7
Minutes and reports, January 2, 1904 - December 30, 1904.
Box 1
Folder 8
Correspondence, 1904.
Box 1
Folder 9
Minutes and reports, January 7, 1905 - December 30, 1905.
Box 1
Folder 10
Correspondence, 1905.
Box 1
Folder 11
Minutes and reports, January 1, 1906 - December 29, 1906.
Box 1
Folder 12
Correspondence, 1906.
Box 1
Folder 13
Minutes and reports, January 5, 1907 - July 6, 1907.
Box 1
Folder 14
Correspondence, 1907.
Box 2
Folder 1
Minutes, reports, correspondence, and miscellaneous, December 30, 1909 - December 30, 1913. Loose-leaf binder.
Box 2
Folder 2
Correspondence, 1911.
Box 2
Folder 3
Correspondence, January 1912, from members and committees of House of Representatives and Senate concerning a Chicago Civil Service League resolution about Senate Bill 1162 and House Bill 5970 for employees' rights to petition Congress, etc.
Box 2
Folder 4
Undated correspondence.
Box 2
Folder 5
Reports and resolutions concerning legislative representations, organizational problems, etc.
Box 2
Folder 6
Bills and speeches of Senate and House of Representatives 1911-1912.
Box 2
Folder 7
Chicago Civil Service League Bulletin, and Civil Service Gazette
Box 2
Folder 8
Certificate of corporation, 1901, and annual report to Secretary of State, 1904.
Box 2
Folder 9
Clippings, ca. 1901-1905.
Box 2
Folder 10
Miscellaneous