Letter from Dr. Herman S. Bloch criticizing statements made by Harold Goldmeier about the Fair Housing Ordinance, directed at his direct superior, Village Manager, John Matzer.
Two statements of opinion, both expressing support for the fair housing ordinance in Skokie, Illinois: one published in the Des Moines Register and another from Albert J. Smith, Mayor of Skokie.
Statement expressing dismay at the Skokie Human Relations Commission's (SHRC) treatment and exclusion of real estate brokers and criticism of the fair housing ordinance's impact on real estate business in Skokie, Illinois.
Position Statement of the Evanston-Niles Township Section of the National Council of Jewish Women Relative to a Proposed Fair Housing Ordinance for the Village of Skokie, July 18, 1967
This manuscript details the story of Gwendoline Fortune and her family, one of the first Black families to move to Skokie in the 1960s. Fortune describes the complex social position of being an upwardly mobile, educated and financially secure Black family in a predominantly White and Jewish community, and the racism and friendships she and her family encountered while living in Skokie. Fortune often described her writing as "faction."
All rights reserved, including electronic. For reprint information beyond brief quotes for review or scholarly purposes, contact Roger Fortune. Contact information available on page 2 of outsider in the Promised Land.
Transcript of oral history provided by former Skokie, Illinois resident, Gwendoline Fortune, at a regular membership meeting of the Skokie Historical Society. Listen to the recording.
Audio recording of oral history provided by former Skokie, Illinois resident, Gwen Fortune, at a regular membership meeting of the Skokie Historical Society.
Letters regarding Skokie Human Relation Commission Co-Chairman, Donald P. Perille's speaking engagement at a meeting for Chicago's Housing and Community Services department, dated from 05/03/1966-05/24/1966.
Letter thanking Skokie Human Relation Commission Co-Chairman, Donald P. Perille for speaking on behalf of fair housing legislation at the state level in Springfield, Illinois.
Statement expressing support for a fair housing ordinance in Skokie, Illinois, on behalf of the executive board of the Conference on Religion and Race.
Letter from Charlotte Goodstein to Mayor Albert J. Smith commending him and the Skokie Human Relations Commission (SHRC) on the passing of fair housing legislation.
Text of radio broadcast commending the Village Board of Skokie on voting in favor of fair housing, and encouraging the Evanston City Council to do the same.
Letter thanking Skokie Human Relation Commission Co-Chairman, Donald P. Perille for speaking on behalf of fair housing legislation at the state level in Springfield, Illinois.
Compiled series of letters between 1965-1967 from Louis Hennes to the Skokie Human Relations Commission (SHRC), strongly opposing the North Shore Summer Project (NSSP) and the Skokie Plan. Includes 10 letters and 2 newspaper clippings with letters to the editor by Hennes.
Photocopy of letter from Skokie real estate agent, Neil J. King, to the Skokie Human Relations Commission (SHRC) pointing out that no Black families had purchased a home through a real estate broker since the enactment of the Skokie Plan, and provides possible reasons for the phenomenon.