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Various outtakes documenting the energetic 1987 mayoral campaign. The footage captures the highly publicized candidature of Harold Washington, Jane...

Footage depicting Harold Washington on the campaign trail in 1983, ahead of the runup to the mayoral election. The film shows him being welcomed by...

The footage features different segments offering a look into Chicago's 1987 mayoral election, featuring Harold Washington on the campaign trail, an...

Second of four reels adding up to the film Chicago Politics: A Theater of Power. 
Observational documentary following the 1983 Chicago Mayora...

The film depicts the competitive series of events leading up to the Chicago Mayoral Election of 1983 as well the public's response to the historica...

Third of four reels that were compiled in the video "Chicago Politics: A Theater of Power." Observational documentary following the 1987 Chicago Ma...

Fouth and final reel of the film Chicago Politics: A Theater of Power. Observational documentary following the 1987 Chicago Mayoral election, with ...

A compilation reel featuring candid footage and interviews with various prominent members of the early-'80s Chicago independent film scene, many of...;Most well-known for his off-beat and darkly comedic documentaries about life on the margins, legendary Chicago filmmaker Tom Palazzolo took his fir...

Seventeen year old soldier Donald Lawrence answers questions about fatally shooting Detective Lyons Kelliher and wounding Officer William Derrig at...

Telenews newsreel in which H.B. Fuller Company demonstrates the quality of their Resiweld epoxy adhesive at a Chicago trade show.

This film shows Thomas Koza interviewing trainers before the 1957 Kentucky Derby.

Interview with Art “Happy” Felsch, self-styled as America’s number one baseball fan.

Milwaukee’s preparation for the 1957 World Series.

Nikita Krushchev visits Iowa on September 22-23, 1959.

Telenews newsreel highlighting John F. Kennedy's campaign stop in Indianapolis, IN in early 1960.