Series XIX.  Scrapbooks, 1943-93, n.d. (4.78 l.f.)

Box 1

1943-54 scrapbook
John Rogers, Jr., Baby Book, 1958-63
“Jewel for Judge” Campaign, 1970
1972 scrapbook
Photograph Albums, c. 1970s (2 albums)
Photograph Album, Howard University Commencement, May 12, 1973

Box 2

1955-58 scrapbook (disbound) (3f)
1972-75 scrapbook (disbound)
1970 campaign for appellate judge (disbound) (2f)

Box 3

1973 scrapbook
Mobil Board trip to Saudi Arabia, 1984

Box 4

“Mobil Valiant” naming ceremony, Japan, 1982
Undated scrapbook (possibly compiled by John Rogers, Jr.)
Photograph Album, Ambassador-at-Large visit to Malawi, March 17-21, 1990

Box 5

Mobil Corporation Board Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, 1986
Photograph Album, Europe (incl. Geneva, Paris, London), Sept. 1992-Jan. 1993

Series XX.  Speeches and Talks, 1949-55, 1979-96 (0.8 l.f.)

Subseries 1. Speeches and Talks by Jewel LaFontant-MANkarious

Box 1

Background Material, 1987-88, 1994, n.d.
Correspondence, 1987-88, 1993-96 (4f)
Notes and Programs, 1949-55, 1979, n.d.
Speeches and Talks

“Barriers or Bridges,” n.d. (11 page typescript; 10 page typescript draft)
Black American Law Students Association (BALSA) Annual Dinner, n.d. (4 typescript drafts)
Black History Month Celebration, n.d. (8 page typescript)
“The Changing Role of Corporate Directors,” October 5, 1987 (2 typescript drafts)
“Confidence – the Individual Spirit,” Oberlin College Honors Day Address, May 11, 1990 (10 page typescript draft)
Cuban American National Foundation Refugee Day Breakfast, n.d. (3 page typescript draft)
Delta Sigma Theta, Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter, Silver Anniversary, March 23, 1996 (11 page typescript; 11 page typescript draft)
Harvard Business School Club of Chicago Luncheon, March 12, 1984 (2 typescript drafts)
Introductory Remarks, Women Lawyers of Holleb & Coff meeting with Barbara Hackman Franklin, February 8, 1994, (3 page typescript)
(Barbara Hackman Franklin’s remarks are filed in Subseries 2)
“In the Boardroom: Positioning Yourself to Serve on a Board of Directors,” Russell Reynolds Program, Chicago, February 27, 1995 (19 page typescript; 3 drafts)
“Labor and Employment Law after the Election: What’s next?” Vedder Price Kaufman and Kammholz 1988 Employment Law Seminar, November 15, 1988 (14 page typescript; 2 typescript drafts)
Minnesota Minority Lawyers Association Annual Dinner, n.d. (22 page mss draft)
Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Humanitarian Award, c.1982 (3 page typescript draft)
Partnership Luncheon (Corporations and Mayors), n.d. (6 pp. typescript ; 6 page typescript draft)
Prayer, n.d. (7 speech cards; 2 typescript drafts)
Remarks before the Ethiopian Community Development Council, Arlington, Virginia, November 30, 1990 (4 page typescript)
Remarks by Jewel S. LaFontant at her swearing in as Ambassador at Large and United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs, July 20, 1989 (3 page typescript; 11 speech cards)
Remarks Regarding Judge Robert Bork Before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 28, 1987 (6 page typescript draft)
Second Annual Refugee Day Welcoming Remarks, 1991 (3 page typescript)
“Self-Confidence – The Essential Factor,” Loyola University Commencement Address, n.d. (11 page typescript)

Box 2

“The Situation of Refugees in 1991,” Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, March 28, 1991 (16 page typescript draft)
Dr. Ronald J. Temple Inauguration as Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago, Keynote Speech, October 21, 1994 (8 page typescript; 8 page typescript draft)

Tributes and Eulogies

Stacey Adams, n.d.
Cecil Partee, August 1994
Judge Edith Sampson, January 22, 1980
Julian B. Wilkins, July 10, 1984

Twelfth Annual NAFEA Conference, St. Petersburg Florida, April 19, 1991 (22 page typescript draft)
United Nations Day Luncheon, Introduction of Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, October 26, 1993 (6 page typescript)
United Negro College Fund, n.d. (2 page typescript)
“Welcoming Remarks for Refugee Day,” Third Annual Refugee Day, October 30, 1992 (6 page typescript draft)
“A Woman’s Role in the Global Refugee Dilemma,” Women Across the Globe Conference, Duke University, October 8, 1993 (19 page typescript; 19 page typescript draft; correspondence)
“Women in the Boardroom” Chicago, October 27, 1993 (21 page typescript)
World Conference of Mayors Address, n.d. (3 page typescript; draft)

Subseries 2. Speeches and Talks by Others, 1983-87, 1991-93, 1996, n.d.

Box 2 (cont.)

No Author, Re: death and biblical quotations, n.d.
No Author, Remarks to Harvard University Class of 1935 Reunion, n.d.
Briggs, Philip (Vice-Chairman, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company), Interracial Council for Business Opportunity 24th Annual Dinner, April 29, 1987
Chebowski, John, Bertuch Distinguished Alumni Speakers Series, Dept. of Business Administration, University of Delaware, May 17, 1991
Clapp, Priscilla (Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau for Refugee Programs, State Department), Remarks to the Center for Migration Studies, 16th National Legal Conference on Immigration and Refugee Policy, Washington, D.C., March 25, 1993 (incomplete typescript, 2 pages missing)
Corboy, Philip H., Commencement Speech, Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, May 11, 1996
Datz, Harold J. (Associate General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board), “Lawyers and the National Labor Relations Act,” 1989
Franklin, Barbara Hackman (Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce), Remarks at meeting with the Women Lawyers of Holleb & Coff, February 8, 1994
Harris, Irving B., “Chicago: Children in Need,” Remarks to the Commercial Club, Chicago, Illinois, January 27, 1988
Jacob, John E., President, National Urban League, Inc., 1985-87 (7 speeches)
Rotunda, Ronald D. “Lawyers and Professionalism: a Commentary on the Report of the American Bar Association Commission on Professionalism” (excerpts), n.d.
Scott, Stanley S.  “Binding Important Networks: Blacks in Corporate America and Elected Office,” Outlook ’84 Conference, Washington, D.C., November 11, 1983
Simmons, Adele Smith (President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation), “The Opportunity of Our Influence,” speech to the Chicago Network, Women at the Forefront Luncheon, February 28, 1996
Stillman, Nina G., Vedder, Price, Kaufman, & Kammholz, Speech to Chicago Hospital Council, December 14, 1984
Walker, D. A. (Executive Director, Bank of England), “Some Reflections on Changing Financial Structures,’” presented to The Equitable Board, November 18, 1987
Wharton, Clifton R., Jr., Chancellor, State University of New York, 1983 (4 speeches), 1985, 1986 (4 speeches)
Speeches written by John Conroy of Paul Wertheimer & Associates:

Announcement of Candidacy for Governor of Illinois, delivered by Richard Phelan, President of Cook County Board of Commissioners, September 28, 1993
“Nation at Risk,” an address by Bernice Weissbourd, Founder of Family Focus, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 23, 1992

Series XXI.  Subject Files, 1940-50, 1979-89, 1993-97, n.d. (0.4 l.f.)

Box 1

Catalyst, 1993-96 (2f)
Chicago City Colleges Chancellor's Report to the Community Luncheons, 1987-88
Condominium, Watergate East, Washington, D.C., 1993, 1996
Condominium, Watertower Place (180 East Pearson), Chicago, 1980, 1993-95, n.d. (2f)
Cook County Board of Commissioners, Provident Hospital Purchase, 1988-89
Corporate Women’s Governance Forums, n.d.
Executive's Club of Chicago, 1994-95
Haiti, 1995
Jobs for Youth Interviews, 1994-95
Joseph Kellman Corporate/Community School, 1995-96
LaFayette Terrace Partnership, 1984
Miscellaneous Travel Arrangements,1971, 1978-88, n.d.
Oberlin College, 1940-41, 1943, 1949-50, 1979, 1983-89, 1994-97 (4f)
Jesse Owens Foundation, 1994-96
Judge Barrington D. Parker, 1993
Reunion of Former Public Delegates to the United Nations, 1995

Series XXII.  Non Textual Materials

Subseries 1. Artifacts (6.4 l.f.)

Box 1

22 Items (See Objects Listing Guide for Inventory)

Box 2

Award, “Inspiration” by Rita Blitt, Presented by Midwest Women’s Center, June 15, 1987

Box 3

Calendar,  JSL/LFC, 1969. 1982
Document Holder, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., January 1972
Eye Glasses
Lapel Pin, Hoover Institute, Stanford University, n.d.
Leather Pocket Holder, Department of Justice
Letter Opener
Medal, Partners in Progress, Modern Day Black Hero, 1985
Name Plate (2), Badge (2)
Necklaces (2)
Paper Weight, Equitable, November 30, 1977
Scarf, Hoover Institute, Stanford University
Various Materials, George H. W. Bush Presidential Campaign, 1988

Box 4

Plaques

Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry, For Outstanding Contributions to Chicago, July 6, 1976
Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Profile from Mary Dempsey and Phil Corboy, June 20, 1993
The Coalition of Black Women, Leadership Award, 1985
Cook County Bar Association, J. Ernest Wilkins Award, June 9, 1973
Department of Justice, From the Office of the Solicitor General, February 1973 – June 1975
Miscellaneous Plaques, 1981, 1987, 1990, n.d.
National Bar Association, for service to the NBA Women’s Division, May 27, 1986
National Bar Association, In Recognition of C. Francis Stratford, creating an award in his name, August 29. 1958

Box 5

American Flag (63” x 38”)
United Nations Flag (70” x 38”)

Box 6

Light Color Wood Statuette*

Box 7

Cuban American National Foundation Ceramic Plate, October 30, 1990*

Box 8

Two Wooden Masks*

* - For more complete description, see Objects Listing Guide

See also Framed Portrait of Jewel LaFontant-MANkarious, n.d.

Subseries 2. Photographs, c. 1900s-1997, n.d. (1.0 l.f.)

Box 1

Jewel LaFontant-MANkarious, 1920s, 1943, 1949, 1950s-85, n.d. (3f)
Family Members, c. 1930s-1990s, n.d.
1900s-1970s Miscellaneous (4f)
Campaign for Appellate Court Judge, 1970 (2f)
Stylemaker of the Year Award, 1975
1980s Miscellaneous (2f)

Box 2

Swaziland Trip (Presidential Delegation to King Sobhuza’s Golden Jubilee), 1981
TWA Board of Director’s Trip to Africa, 1982
Trip to Japan for Naming of “Mobil Valiant,” 1982
Presidential Commission on Executive Exchange, 1984
Saudi Arabia (incl. Mobil Corporation facilities), n.d.

Box 3

1985-95 Miscellaneous (5f)
Presidents and First Ladies (Nixon, Reagan, Bush), 1960s-91
JLM with Notable People, 1971-96, n.d.

Box 4

Miscellaneous oversize photos, and those removed from their frames, 1947, 1976, 1981, 1986, n.d.
Photograph Albums, 1970s, 1990, 1993 (5 albums, housed with Series XIX Scrapbooks)

Subseries 3. Recordings (Audio and Visual), 1979, 1982, 1990-94, n.d. (1.45 l.f.)

Box 1

Audiocassettes, 1979, 1991, 1994, n.d.

 “Black Achievement Day Dinner” The Equitable Life Assurance Society, May 2, 1979 (JLM was recipient of the Howard B. Shepard Award.)
"Charter Day Convocation," Howard University, March 2, 1983
“Helping the World’s Refrugies [sic]” Voice of America 11/18/91, English Policy on the Line #1-00118
Jobs for Youth Interviews, May 27 and June 23, 1994 (2 tapes)
RCA Minority Forum presented by Uniworld Group, Inc., n.d.  (English and Spanish)

Phonograph record (45 rpm)
Lionel Hampton presents Tito Puente and his Latin Jazz Ensemble, “Bush for President,” n.d. (English and Spanish)

Box 2

VHS videotapes, 1990-91, n.d.

Ambassador Lafontant, Southern Africa Trip (South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya), March 21- April 7, 1990
American Success Stories: Jewel Lafontant. Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation.  Videotape no. 4652 with study guide, 14 min. 30 sec.  (2 copies)
“Be Our Guest for Victoria Marie’s (Rogers) 2nd Birthday Party.” (JLM’s granddaughter), n.d.
Blackbook’s Banquet, History and Purpose, Chicago Hilton & Towers, March 1990 (edited version)
California This Week, Jewel LaFontant-MANkarious, Dec. 4, 1992
Dedza - Lizulu, 13 min., n.d.
Harte-Hanks Presentation, Dec. 3, 1982, 38 min. 24 sec.
“The Hill,” n.d.
Newmakers, 15 - 91 and Martha Allen, 6-30-91
“Prepared for Mrs. Jewel Lafontant,” 6 min. 37 sec.
Refugee Day, October 30, 1990, from T.V. Marti.
 “Refugees” WUSA, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1990, 22 min. 26 sec.
Worldnet 1623 / AFNET 169, Guest, Ambassador LaFontant, March 6, 1990
“The Young Executive Program,” The Fund for Corporate Initiatives, n.d., 11 min.
Unidentified (10 tapes)

Subseries 4. Miscellaneous, 1980,  1986, 1990, 1993 (0.1 l.f., one oversize folder)*

Four Woodblock Prints, 1980, 1993
First Annual Refugee Day, Exhibit Title Panel, 1990
Poster (with correspondence), relating to Japanese PM Yoshiro Nakasone, 1986

* - The folder is located in 420A, Drawer 7

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