Media Present / Washington Speaking
Identifier
F.2005-08-0297
Date Of Production
circa 1977 – 1983
Abstract
Loosely assembled footage depicts the second democratic primary debate between Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, and Richard M. Daley held at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in February 1983, and further media coverage of the mayoral campaigns for Byrne, Washington, and Bernard Epton. Footage also includes sculptor Richard Hunt as he presents illustrations of his Harold Washington medallion design, the annual pasta-eating contest, “Pasta Pandemonium,” underway at Lawrence of Oregano Italian restaurant, a publicized swimming stunt held in Daley Plaza Fountain, an anti-PLO demonstration, the City Council vs. City Hall reporters softball game in Lincoln Park, and several parades.
Format
Super 8
Extent
200 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Mag Stripe
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Subject
Preservation Sponsor
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Stamets, Bill (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Byrne, Jane (is participant)
Washington, Harold (is participant)
Epton, Bernard (is participant)
Daley, Richard M. (is participant)
Hunt, Richard H. (is participant)
Golden, Harry Jr. (is participant)
Anderson, Monroe (is participant)
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