RANCH Triangle Association records

Collection

Identifier: MSS0031

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The RANCH Triangle Association records contain governing and financial documentation, meeting minutes, correspondence, memos, reports, newsletters, pamphlets and newspaper clippings related to or issued by the RANCH Triangle Association. A significant portion of this collection is dedicated to the issue of urban renewal in the RANCH area.

Dates

1960-2010

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

The RANCH Triangle Association is one of the seven neighborhood associations that make up the districts of Lincoln Park. The association is a subgroup of the Lincoln Park Conservation Association. Its boundaries are Racine, Armitage, North Avenue, Clybourn, and Halsted. RANCH exists to inform the community about issues ranging from crime to urban renewal, and receives requests, feedback, and ideas from the residents. The Association organizes community building activities and fundraisers and helps to beautify and protect Lincoln Park.

Extent

3.75 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is organized into six series: 1. Publications; 2. Administration; 3. Committees; 4. Events; 5. Crime, Safety, and Traffic Issues; 6. Urban Renewal