Creation of the Skokie Human Relations Commission, 1961-1962

These documents help paint a picture of Skokie in the early 1960s, with the creation of the Skokie Human Relations Commission (SHRC) after the home of the Jones family was vandalized in January 1961. The SHRC was responsible for promoting integration and encouraging civility among Skokie's increasingly diverse population.

SFHp_0001r.pdf

Photocopy of the text of the ordinance establishing a Human Relations Commission in Skokie. The ordinance was adopted, approved unanimously, and filed on June 13, 1961. View full item.

SFHs_0100r.pdf

Bulletin from 1961 describing the positive qualities of the first Black family to move to Skokie. View full item.

SFHp_0002r.pdf

List of steps for city officials to take to ensure the peaceful integration of non-white families into white neighborhoods in Skokie. Describes educational measures and common integration myths. View full item.