Political Conventions in Chicago
The Newberry holds primary and secondary sources related to political conventions in Chicago including proceedings for both the Democratic and Republican party, papers and research files, and ephemera.
Use the sections below to explore. Please call the reference desk at (312) 255-3512 with questions about our holdings, or contact a librarian with research questions.
Newberry Library Catalog: Simple search | Advanced search
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Political conventions Chicago
Democratic National Convention Chicago 1968
Republican National Convention Chicago 1944
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Databases
Newspapers can be especially useful resources because of their extensive coverage of political conventions. You must be onsite to use these databases.
Chicago Defender Archives, 1909-1975. Search online.
Chicago Tribune Archives, 1849-1998. Search online.
HarpWeek, Harper's Weekly, 1857-1912. Search online.
View full list of subscription databases available only onsite
Inside the Wigwam : Chicago presidential conventions, 1860-1996. R. Craig Sautter and Edward M. Burke ; foreword by Richard M. Daley. View catalog record.
Miami and the siege of Chicago : an informal history of the Republican and Democratic conventions of 1968. Norman Mailer ; introduction by Frank Rich. View catalog record.
Ballot Record and Reference Book of the National Republican Convention Held at the Coliseum Bldg., Chicago, June 21, 1904.
Democratic National Convention Credentials Committee passes, Jack Fuller career, 1968.
Jack Mabley Papers
Students for a Democratic Society and 1968 Democratic Convention Publications Collection.
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