The Last Campaign of Lady Jane
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![[Marin / Moseley Election dub]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/648139976_640-228x160.jpg)
[Marin / Moseley Election dub]
Several reports on the 1983 Chicago mayoral election by Carol Marin and produced by Don Moseley.
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![[1982-3 Harold Washington news compilation]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/653940781_640-228x160.jpg)
[1982-3 Harold Washington news compilation]
A compilation of 1982-3 news stories about Harold Washington and the race for Chicago mayor.
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Chicago Politics: A Theatre Of Power
Collection of revealing scenes of various Chicago politicians. The film focuses mainly on mayors and mayoral candidates of the 1980s including Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, Edward “Fast Eddie” Vrdolyak, and Thomas Hynes. In true Chicago style, the looming presence of long-time, now late, mayor of Chicago, Richard J. Daley makes an appearance. Includes some invaluable footage, especially of when Harold Washington’s many speeches. Particularly revealing are scenes of racial upheaval during the time surrounding Harold Washington’s election and mayorship.
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![[Chicago mayoral election 1987]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/653940752_640-228x160.jpg)
[Chicago mayoral election 1987]
This news report covers the democratic primary for the 1987 Chicago mayoral election, focusing on the role that race will play in the upcoming elections.
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Mid-day report with Elizabeth Brackett, 5/27/1981
The Mid-day report with Elizabeth Brackett, which aired on May 27, 1981, covers the day’s news stories.
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![[Jane Byrne offends Puerto Ricans in campaign]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/653938241_640-228x160.jpg)
[Jane Byrne offends Puerto Ricans in campaign]
Jane Byrne’s 1987 mayoral campaign hits a snag when she includes Puerto Ricans among various “aliens” such as Cambodians, Laotians, etc.
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![[Chicago mayoral primary 1987]](https://mediaburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/653938269_640-228x160.jpg)