A pamphlet mailed to Skokie, Illinois, residents to educate them on the Skokie Human Relations Commission's (SHRC) recommendations relating to minority-group housing. Offers a history and a declaration of Skokie's attitude towards integrated housing. This second printing is modified from the original version published in February 1966.
Letter enclosed in "Your Home and Skokie's Future" booklet for Skokie, Illinois residents intending to sell their homes, encouraging them to engage in fair housing practices in conjunction with their realtors. Circa 1966.
An Ordinance Prohibiting Certain Practices of Discrimination in the Sale, Lease, Rental or Financing in Housing Accommodations Because of Race, Creed, Color, National Origin or Ancestry by Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Salesmen, third revised draft
Copy of third revised draft of the Skokie, Illinois, fair housing ordinance with handwritten notes. On cover page: "this ordinance will be discussed and acted on Wednesday, September 27, 8:00 P.M. at Village Hall." Handwritten note: "Passed 10/1" and "9/27/67".
An Ordinance Prohibiting Certain Practices of Discrimination in Housing Accommodations Because of Race, Creed, Color, National Origin or Ancestry by Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Salesmen, second draft
Amended list of rules and procedures surrounding the complaint process and enforcement of the Skokie, Illinois, fair housing ordinance. Rules were approved December 1967 and amended May 1969. Includes handwritten notes and Complaint form.
Pamphlet with attached 1-page letter from Skokie, Illinois Mayor, Albert Smith explaining the Village's housing policy, under which, "every home sale would be handled in a non-discriminatory basis unless the real estate broker was instructed otherwise, in writing, by the seller. While the home seller thus retains complete freedom of action regarding the sale of his home, it is hoped that most sellers will follow the course recommended by the Commission and permit non-discriminatory sale."
An Ordinance Prohibiting Certain Practices of Discrimination in the Sale, Lease, Rental or Financing of Housing Accommodations Because of Race, Creed, Color, National Origin or Ancestry by Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Salesmen
An Ordinance Prohibiting Certain Practices of Discrimination in Housing Accommodations Because of Race, Creed, Color, National Origin or Ancestry by Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Salesmen, first draft
Photocopy of the Minutes of Skokie Human Relations Commission (SHRC) meeting on March 25, 1971. Revising the text of the Fair Housing Ordinance was discussed and agreed to.
Memorandum regarding "Proposed ordinance prohibiting certain practices of discrimination in the sale, lease rental or financing of housing accommodations because of race, creed, color, national origin or ancestry by real estate brokers and real estate salesmen"
Written statement from Skokie Human Relation Commission (SHRC) Co-Chairman, Donald P. Perille regarding specific background of specific paragraph in Fair Housing Ordinance.
Report by the Skokie Human Relations Commission (SHRC) reflecting on the first year of the Skokie Plan, describing its successes and failures in convincing Skokie residents and real estate brokers to comply with fair housing practices.
List of Black families living in Skokie, Illinois, from around 1961-1967, including names, addresses, occupations, phone numbers and number of children.
Report from the Skokie Human Relations Commission describing rate of sale of northern suburban homes to Black families. Includes attachment showing change in language in real estate listings after the Skokie Plan was implemented.
Photocopy of statement to Skokie Village Board of Trustees arguing that the Skokie Plan for fair housing had been ineffective, and for fair housing legislation to take its place.
Document describing the long-term goals of the Skokie Human Relations Commission (SHRC) and offering strategies to improve inter-group relations in Skokie.