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nATIONAL
SOCIALIST
pARTY
OF
aMERICA
ROCKWELL HALL 2519 WEST 71st STREET
CHICAGO,
IL. 60629
PHONE 776-7787
4 oCTOBER 1976
Skokie
Park District,
Grove Street,
Skokie,
111.
4400
Dear Sirs:
Please consider
this letter
a formal
request
for use
of Birch Park, November tjth, from 1:00 until
3:OO pm
to conduct
a public
meeting
by speakers
from this
organization.
We demand only the same right
to free
speech guaranteed
every American,
regardless
of political
bent.
I look forward
to hearing
from you soon.
.
&’
Respectfully,Frank Collin
Party
FC/pkl
Leader
�
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<p>During the late 1970s, a small group of neo-Nazis based in Chicago attempted to hold a rally in the Village of Skokie, Illinois, a community that was known to have a large Jewish population. Local officials resisted the group’s efforts through by passing a series of ordinances aimed at preventing demonstrations or parades by hate groups. The ordinances were ultimately overturned following a series of state and federal lawsuits because they infringed on the group’s First Amendment rights and the neo-Nazis were issued a permit to demonstrate in Skokie. However, instead of facing the growing number of organized counter-demonstrators, the group held rallies in Federal Plaza and in Marquette Park in Chicago. <br /><br />Visit <a title="Attempted Nazi March in Skokie" href="https://skokiehistory.omeka.net/exhibits/show/attempted-nazi-march/timeline">Skokie Public Library's online exhibit</a> to see the events as they unfolded. The library's digital collection, seen here, includes newspaper articles, editorials, recordings from the Skokie Village Board of Trustees meetings, a memoir written by a local clergywoman, and two documentary films.</p>
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Skokie History
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Letter from Frank Collin to Skokie Park District, October 4, 1976
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Collin, Frank
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Photocopy of a letter from Frank Collin, Party Leader of the National Socialist Party of America (neo-Nazis) sent to the Skokie Park District. The letter requests permission to use Birch Park on November 6, 1976 to "conduct a public meeting." The letter is dated October 4, 1976.
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10/4/1976
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Demonstrations -- Illinois -- Skokie
National Socialist Party of America
Parks -- Illinois -- Skokie
Skokie Park District (Skokie, Ill.)
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psd761004a.pdf
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eng
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Original item from the collection of Rabbi Neil Brief
from Rabbi Neil Brief Collection
letters
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national Socialist KAB Party aff Bmerka
June 22, 1977
John N.
Village
Village
Skokie,
Matzer, Jr.
Manager
of Skokie
Illinois 60076
' Dear Mr. Matzer:
This is an application for a public assembly permit on
behalf of the National Socialist Party of America, should
such a permit be necessary in light of the information
contained herein.
The following details of the proposed assembly provide
the information requested in the application provisions
of § 27-53 of VO 77-5-N-994:
1)
The date of the proposed assembly is July 4,
1977, from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m.
2)
The site of the assembly will be the public
sidewalk in front of the Skokie Village Hall,
5127 Oakton, Skokie, Illinois.
3)
The public assembly will consist of more than
30, but less than 50 demonstrators marching
in single file, back and forth, in front of
the Skokie Village Hall. The demonstrators
do not anticipate the need to occupy the entire
sidewalk and will adjust the line of march to
accommodate normal pedestrian use of the sidewalk.
4)
Some or all of the demonstrators will wear uniforms
which include a swastika emblem or armband.
5)
The demonstrators will carry a party banner
containing a swastika emblem, plus placards.
The placards will carry statements such as
-• - . "White Free Speech," "Free Speech for the White
Man,11 and "Free Speech for White America."
Rockwell Hall 2513 UJ.71st St.
Chicago, II. BDG29 U.S.fl. (312) PRG-7787
�6)
No handbills will be distributed at the assembly
by National Socialist Party of America demonstrators .
We request that this application be considered immediately
pursuant to § 27-55 of VO 77-5-N-994. As good and
compelling cause for late submission of this application,
we direct your attention to the order of the United States
Supreme Court in Collin v. Village of Skokie, entered
June 14, 1977. The injunction entered by the Circuit
Court of Cook County precluded filing of this application
30 days in advance of the date, as required by ordinance
§ 27-52.
As authorized by § 27-64, we hereby request that the
insurance requirement of § 27-54 be waived by the Village
of Skokie for the reason that such insurance is not
available to the National Socialist Party of America.
If the Village of Skokie has retained insurance agents
willing to provide the coverage at reasonable cost,
or knows where the specified coverage can be obtained,
please advise me at once.
Should a permit be unavailable because of previously
scheduled events on July 4, 1977, we request that this
be considered pursuant to § 27-58 as our application
for the same time and site on the first available
Sunday thereafter. On the other hand, if a permit
is unnecessary, we would appreciate being informed
of this immediately.
Please let us hear from you at your earliest convenience.
If you require further information, please call my
attorneys, David Goldberger or Barbara O'Toole, at
726-6180.
ruly,
Frank Collin
�
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<p>During the late 1970s, a small group of neo-Nazis based in Chicago attempted to hold a rally in the Village of Skokie, Illinois, a community that was known to have a large Jewish population. Local officials resisted the group’s efforts through by passing a series of ordinances aimed at preventing demonstrations or parades by hate groups. The ordinances were ultimately overturned following a series of state and federal lawsuits because they infringed on the group’s First Amendment rights and the neo-Nazis were issued a permit to demonstrate in Skokie. However, instead of facing the growing number of organized counter-demonstrators, the group held rallies in Federal Plaza and in Marquette Park in Chicago. <br /><br />Visit <a title="Attempted Nazi March in Skokie" href="https://skokiehistory.omeka.net/exhibits/show/attempted-nazi-march/timeline">Skokie Public Library's online exhibit</a> to see the events as they unfolded. The library's digital collection, seen here, includes newspaper articles, editorials, recordings from the Skokie Village Board of Trustees meetings, a memoir written by a local clergywoman, and two documentary films.</p>
<p>For further information, you can find more resources in the library. If you have questions or comments send us an <a title="email Skokie Public Library" href="mailto:tellus@skokielibrary.info">email </a>or call us at 847-673-3733.</p>
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Skokie History
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Letter to Village Manager John Matzer, Jr. from Frank Collin, June 22, 1977
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Collin, Frank
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Photocopy of typewritten letter, on National Socialist Party of America letterhead, addressed to John Matzer, Jr., Village Manager, Village of Skokie, requesting a public assembly permit in accordance with Village ordinances. The date, location, number of demonstrators, demonstrators' actions and dress are all addressed. Letter is signed by Frank Collin.
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6/22/1977
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Demonstrations -- Illinois -- Skokie
National Socialist Party of America
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Matzer, John -- Correspondence
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2004.012.096.pdf
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eng
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2 p.
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Original item from the Smith Collection of the Skokie Historical Society
from the Mayor Al Smith Collection
key documents
letters
ordinances
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national Socialist
-PRESS
Party of Hmerica
R'E.L E A S E
hAY 23rd,
1975
•Subject* .How to Stop the .Nazi Jiarch in Skokie :
*
'
In view*of the -Appleals Court Tilling; -of' hay
apparent that the demonstration planned by the K.S.I-.A. to take
place this June 25thf at'2:00pm. in front of the Village HaUt Skokie, is
inevitable. Such inevitability must be obvious even to the Skokie
authorities t who have striven for more than a year to bar National
Socialists from their town*.The moment has therefore arrived for an
important decision; namely, to meet'the demands*of the it.S.i'.A.
' . " * • • • • ' *
These demands are as follows; !."> That *the" village of Skokie strike
all ordinances which prohibit or restrict the first Amendment rights
of National Socialists to speak, demonstrate and distribute Party
literature in public, as these ordinances set a dangerous "precedent
for tyranny elsewhere in the United States.
2.; That the State Government in Springfield strike down once and forever
all proposed legislation aimed at denying the rights of National Socialists
and all American citizens from displaying their symbolsf from speaking
their minds freely in public, from distributing their literature to fellow
citizens and-from fielding candidates for elective offices.
3.J That the Chicago hark District abolish any and all insurance requirements
or any other requirements, save the notification to the Park District
authorities by the applicant of a proposed public meeting on park property,
which prevent National Socialists and other American citizens from obtaining
permits to conduct public rallies from the hark District.
These demands are reasonable, lawful and irreversable. Failure on the part
of the Skokie authorities, the State legislators and the Chicago J-ark
• .*
District officers to meet these generous requirements means that those to
whom 1 have extended my hand in reason desire blood in the streets of Skokie
more than they can tolerate the free speech of American citizens with
a radically different point of view. I reaffirm that our K.S.P.A. will
conduct its Skokie demonstration without, use of violence, iut should we
be -physically .attacked, -we will.right..with a- ruthlessness AS -terrifying . as it will be'thorough. The only way a Skokie demonstration can be avoided
Rockwell Hnll 2519 UJ. 71st St.
�will be for the authorities in question to allow us no more than already
guaranteed in the United State Constitution. Should these authorities come
to reason by restoring our rights, 1 give my word that 1 will cancel any
plans for an N.S.P.A. march into Skokie on June 25th or any other time.
But until the authorities relent, the June demonstration is on. And until
they do relent, I am dedicated to accelerating our activity an Skokie with
as many street demonstrations, literature sales, public speeches and
embarrasing court decisions as necessary.
The choice is a simple one: restore the rights of National Socialists to
speak, demonstrate and distribute their literature in public, or face increasing civil unrest in Skokie.
Frank Collin
Party Leader
Editor, Chicago Sun-Times
Editor, Chicago Tribune
Editor, Southwest News Herald
Editor, Southtown Economist
Editor, Chicago Jewish Post and Opinion
Editor, The Sentinel
Associate Press
Mr. Gerald O'ttalley, Chicago Park District
hr. Albert Smith, Mayor, Village of Skokie
Hon. William A. Redmond, Speaker of the House, 111. Senate
David -Goldberger, American Civil Liberties Union
�
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<p>During the late 1970s, a small group of neo-Nazis based in Chicago attempted to hold a rally in the Village of Skokie, Illinois, a community that was known to have a large Jewish population. Local officials resisted the group’s efforts through by passing a series of ordinances aimed at preventing demonstrations or parades by hate groups. The ordinances were ultimately overturned following a series of state and federal lawsuits because they infringed on the group’s First Amendment rights and the neo-Nazis were issued a permit to demonstrate in Skokie. However, instead of facing the growing number of organized counter-demonstrators, the group held rallies in Federal Plaza and in Marquette Park in Chicago. <br /><br />Visit <a title="Attempted Nazi March in Skokie" href="https://skokiehistory.omeka.net/exhibits/show/attempted-nazi-march/timeline">Skokie Public Library's online exhibit</a> to see the events as they unfolded. The library's digital collection, seen here, includes newspaper articles, editorials, recordings from the Skokie Village Board of Trustees meetings, a memoir written by a local clergywoman, and two documentary films.</p>
<p>For further information, you can find more resources in the library. If you have questions or comments send us an <a title="email Skokie Public Library" href="mailto:tellus@skokielibrary.info">email </a>or call us at 847-673-3733.</p>
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Skokie History
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Skokie Public Library
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Press Release from the National Socialist Party of America from May 23, 1978
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Collin, Frank
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Photocopy of a two-page press release from the National Socialist (Nazi) Party and Party Leader Frank Collin addressing the following: allowing the march to occur in Skokie on 1978-06-25
repealing the ordinances, laws and requirements established by the Village of Skokie.
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5/23/1978
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Demonstrations -- Illinois -- Skokie
National Socialist Party of America
Ordinances, Municipal -- Illinois -- Skokie
Collin, Frank
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2004.012.085.pdf
Skokie Historical Society - Smith Collection - 2004.012.085
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eng
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1970s (1970-1979)
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2 p.
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Original item from the Smith Collection of the Skokie Historical Society
from the Mayor Al Smith Collection