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Yonina Scates’s oral history focuses on the changes that have shaped the Altgeld Gardens community over her lifetime. The interview focuses particularly on the 70s and 80s and how neighborhood redevelopment and drugs changed the character of the Gardens. Yonina grew up in the Gardens and experienced firsthand community members’ commitments to looking out for each other. Such experiences have deepened her commitment to ensuring community members are at the center of decisions regarding the future of the neighborhood. A self-described “generational curse breaker,” Yonina considers the Gardens her personal “heaven.”
In May 2024, the Community Advisory Group stressed the need to document change over time in Riverdale’s landscape. Members emphasized that creating a record of the community’s composition before gentrification would enable the CLT to better protect long-term residents from the displacing effects of new developments and neighbors with higher wealth brackets. The Advisory Group split into two working groups one focused on land mapping and the other on bylaws for the Community Land Trust. The land mapping group developed ideas for the infrastructure and programming that should take shape on acquired land. Members emphasized the need for biodiversity, youth and community member skill development.
Beria Hampton, Cheryl Johnson, Crystal Dalton, James Johnson, Jamira Owokoniran, Jasmine Ray, Kevin Lawson, LaFrieda McKnight, Lee Walker, Loretta Pinkerton Walker, Marguerite Jacobs, Mina Jefferson, Renae Rountree, Tasha Ellis, Terri Williams/Johnson, Tungee Garrett (Gi Gi), Tonina Scates, Zoe Manadier, Ben Helpand (technical advisor), Will Bouman (technical advisor), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Maya Etienne (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
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In March of 2024, the community advisory group worked with technical advisor Ben Helphand from Neighborspace. An overview of Neighborspace and community land trust models was provided. The group then separated into two working groups, bylaws and land acquisition. This recording follows the land acquisition working group as they discuss available land, environmental remediation needs, and training on web resources to learn about land ownership, zoning, and environmental testing.
In May 2024, the Community Advisory Group stressed the need to document change over time in Riverdale’s landscape. Members emphasized that creating a record of the community’s composition before gentrification would enable the CLT to better protect long-term residents from the displacing effects of new developments and neighbors with higher wealth brackets. The Advisory Group split into two working groups one focused on land mapping and the other on bylaws for the Community Land Trust. The land mapping group developed ideas for the infrastructure and programming that should take shape on acquired land. Members emphasized the need for biodiversity, youth and community member skill development.
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed how he first connected to and purchased Chicago's Finest Marina- the oldest black owned marina in Chicago and at the time of this interview a newly designated site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Mr. Gaines is a retired Chicago police sergeant and many of his family members work for the Chicago Police Department and in public safety. He spoke of the unique vantage that offers them in the community. He described family legacy connected to Freedom Seekers. His ancestor William Washington Gaines sought freedom after fleeing Virginia and began freeing other family members gathering again to make life near Marquette, Michigan.
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed how he first connected to and purchased Chicago's Finest Marina- the oldest black owned marina in Chicago and at the time of this interview a newly designated site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed the boating community on the Little Calumet River in Chicago. He explains his connection to the Riverdale Community Area and the feel of the community and surrounding nature.
In this social story Beria Hampton and neighbors discuss the incredible creativity in her community while she was growing up. She speaks to the systematic disinvestmentof the community in resources and especially in education. This conversation took place at a River Day Event. River Days was a series of monthly social and educational gatherings held along the river at Chicago's Finest Marina. Chicago's Finest Marina is the oldest continuously Black- owned marina in Chicago. Owned by the Gaines family, the marina provides event space and water access for boaters. The Gaines additionally interpret and elevate the stories of the Self Liberators on the Underground Railroad who sheltered on the land now occupied by the Marina as they journeyed to freedom. In the spirit of this legacy, River Days welcomed community members to the river for food, activities, and neighborly conversations about the land, water, and community well-being. Co-designed by Wayfinding and community organizations, these events also included programming such as yoga, story collecting and mapping, planting demos, music, bird walks, kayak demos, bingo, and art installations. Attendees were simultaneously introduced to the marina space, local garden, historic freedom sites, and other neighborhood resources, and invited as stakeholders into conversations about the future of Riverdale's public lands.
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed his family, the next generation, and the legacy he is creating for his family. He purchased the marina, now Chicago's Finest Marina, and later learned of the land's history together with researchers and historians. at the time of this interview a newly designated site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
In this social story Beria Hampton explained how her neighborhood went from being fully resourced to having no resources at A River Day Event.
River Days was a series of monthly social and educational gatherings held along the river at Chicago's Finest Marina. Chicago's Finest Marina is the oldest continuously Black-owned marina in Chicago. Owned by the Gaines family, the marina provides event space and water access for boaters. The Gaines additionally interpret and elevate the stories of the Self Liberators on the Underground Railroad who sheltered on the land now occupied by the Marina as they journeyed to freedom. In the spirit of this legacy, River Days welcomed community members to the river for food, activities, and neighborly conversations about the land, water, and community well-being. Co-designed by Wayfinding and community organizations, these events also included programming such as yoga, story collecting and mapping, planting demos, music, bird walks, kayak demos, bingo, and art installations. Attendees were simultaneously introduced to the marina space, local garden, historic freedom sites, and other neighborhood resources, and invited as stakeholders into conversations about the future of Riverdale's public lands.
Ms. Cynthia Lane described her connection to church row, how she met her husband and became the pastor's wife. She described her husband's visionary plans for the church and the community along the Little Calumet River.
Ms. Rose discussed how she has seen drugs become the family business where all family members get involved. Ms. Beria discusses the difference s between gangs and cliques.
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed his family history- Gaines Rock in Michigan is named after his ancestral family members who sought freedom. He spoke to the additional connection to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom at the site of his business Chicago Finest Marina. He is a steward of the freedom seeking legacy.
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
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Ms. Rena Enis discussed the challenges of the newly built Altgeld Branch, Chicago Public Library. She described the need for library staff to connect to the community especially the young people. As a shared public resource there are challenges between different user groups in the library and an opportunity to engage youth in a constructive way.
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
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Ms. Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin discussed how she became involved in the community food movement. She explains how food is connected to land and community health and wellness.
This Story Circle features a conversation between Beria and Ms. Rose two UCAN employees. They discuss violence prevention in the community and the changing nature of family dynamics. UCAN Riverdale is a nonprofit serving youth who are in the care of the state child welfare system as well as youth who have been removed from their homes for reasons of abuse or neglect. UCAN also works with the families of these children. Guided by a common clinical philosophy, UCAN seeks to facilitate holistic healing for these families.
Virginia Tetter Williams, Angela Tillges (facilitator)
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In this social story, recorded at the Old Timers' Picnic, Virginia Tetter expressed her appreciation for the community-oriented upbringing she experienced in Altgeld. Community members were quick to show their love for one another.
The Old Timers' Picnic is an annual, weekend-long reunion event organized by the community. Thousands of former Altgeld Gardens residents travel from all over the country to unite with current residents and celebrate their community with a parade and other festivities.
Per Jenny Bass: Beach Haven, NJ was a family vacation spot with friends. Aline and Jack Lange, Nancy and Ed Benswanger are the names of the couples in addition to the Basses in this film.
Cultural Awareness Town Hall presented by the Indiana University School of Medicine Center for Inclusive Excellence on January 17, 2024 featuring Justine "Justice" Shorter (disability rights advocate; Founder, SeededGround).
The Cultural Awareness Town Hall is a formal speaker series that takes place biannually, focusing on relevant issues relating to current events and the health care profession concerning diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Previous topics have encompassed intellectual disability rights, the intersection of religion and health care, engagement of academic medicine in national politics, and strategies to combat bias. Attendees of the town halls include the school’s leadership, faculty, staff, students, trainees, as well as members of local health care systems.
Depicted here are scenes of Japan, most likely shot by members of the United States Armed Forces. Some of the film was shot in Osaka. This film was shot circa 1939.
Depicted here are mostly scenes of life in Thailand; some highlights include shots from an airplane of islands, a demonstration with snakes, a Muay Thai match, and traditional Thai dances.
Depicted here are random scenes of Japanese life that was likely shot by a United States Armed Forces soldier. Some of the film was shot in Osaka. Some highlights include a trip to the horse racing track, people crossing a narrow footbridge, and Japanese farming. This film was shot circa 1939.
The first half of the reel depicts random scenes capturing Japanese life, followed by US soldiers leaving Japan and arriving at the Army Transportation Corps Port of Embarkation in Seattle, Washington in the USA. The second half of the reel consists of people at a wedding and relaxing. This film was shot circa 1939.
Per Jenny Bass: Beach Haven, NJ was a family vacation spot with friends. Aline and Jack Lange, Claire and Jerry Hahn are the names of the couples in addition to the Basses in this film. Wilner (no first name given) is also the name of a family friend. Seif is Jenny's mother's maiden name.
Cultural Awareness Town Hall presented by the Indiana University School of Medicine Center for Inclusive Excellence on May 7, 2024 featuring Oluwaferanmi O. Okanlami, M.D., M.S. (Director of Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Urology, University of Michigan Medical School; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles).
The Cultural Awareness Town Hall is a formal speaker series that takes place biannually, focusing on relevant issues relating to current events and the health care profession concerning diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Previous topics have encompassed intellectual disability rights, the intersection of religion and health care, engagement of academic medicine in national politics, and strategies to combat bias. Attendees of the town halls include the school’s leadership, faculty, staff, students, trainees, as well as members of local health care systems.
Per Jenny Bass: Beach Haven, NJ was a family vacation spot with friends. Aline and Jack Lange, Nancy and Ed Benswanger are the names of the couples in addition to the Basses in this film.
Daily activities of a secretary are compared with those of a stenographer, to show the added duties and responsibilities of the secretary. She is shown handling callers, appointments, telephone calls, filing, and many other details of office procedure.
Illustrates the practices and procedures in taking dictation in a modern business office. Pictures the routine and special duties of a secretary as compared with those of stenographer or clerk. Emphasizes the place of efficiency among the requisites of a professional secretary.
A Sign of Hope was produced in 1979 by the Riley Hospital for Children's Department of Neonatology through a grant from the March of Dimes National Foundation. The video was given to each hospital in Indiana that sent newborn babies to Riley Hospital so that new parents could better understand where their children were being transferred to until they were able to visit them.
Riley Hospital’s Automotive Safety for Children Program, led by Marilyn J. Bull, M.D., produced this video to demonstrate several successful dynamic crash-tested options for transporting children with special needs. The Automotive Safety for Children Program, through funding provided by the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association (now the Riley Children’s Foundation), the Automotive Safety for Children Program worked with partners at the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, to conduct dynamic crash tests that showed the crashworthiness of several products: the Swinger car bed (at the time, manufactured by Romer, a German company), Dr. Bull’s modification of the E-Z-On vest to allow children to lie flat and secured on a vehicle seat, and Dr. Bull’s modification of the Century 100 car seat (with reduced sides) that led to the development of the Spelcast car sea for safe transportation of children in hip spica casts.
Informational video about safe transportation for children with disabilities produced by the Medical Educational Resources Program of the Indiana University School of Medicine for the Medical Television Network.
Medical Educational Resources Program. Indiana University School of Medicine
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Under the three-year leadership of Janet D. Stout, OTR, Indiana’s first adapted playground for children with special needs in Indiana and possibly the first of its kind in a hospital in the United States was built and made available for children who were patients at Riley Hospital for Children from 1989 to 2013. The playground was called the David Letterman Playground because the Hoosier comedian, entertainer, and late-night talk show host provided the funding that made this playground possible. This video showcases the adapted playground equipment that was installed for this trailblazing playground for Riley Hospital patients to have the chance to play in an outdoor setting that was located just outside the north entrance to the hospital.
This documentary captures the music and environments of prominent blues singers, including J.D. Short, Pink Anderson, Furry Lewis, Baby Tate, Memphis Willie B., Gus Cannon, and Sleepy John Estes, in the urban and rural South. It features their performances and highlights the themes of loneliness, poverty, insecurity, and social discrimination that influence their music.
