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Bright Young Things: Chicago’s New Negro Intercollegiate Club and the Wonder Books

Title: Bright Young Things: Chicago’s New Negro Intercollegiate Club and the Wonder Books by Dr. LaVerne Gray, BMRC Summer 2024 Fellow In October of 1927, a collective of Black college students attending various higher education institutions in Chicago published a significant text on the Black presence. The group, incorporated as the Washington Intercollegiate Club under the auspices of the Wabash Avenue YMCA, set out to capture the magnificence of Black life and history in the city of Chicago. This ambitious project culminated in the creation of the comprehensive work aptly titled, "1927 Intercollegian Wonder Book or The Negro in Chicago, 1779-1927. Volume I.: Survey of the Negro’s Educational, Athletic, Civic and Commercial Life from 1779 to 1927."The students who created the content attended and were recent graduates of higher education institutions including Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, Medical Schools, and Teachers Colleges. The project examines the book, its content development, the students who created it, and its use as a tool for research in various disciplines. This project is a significant endeavor that aims to enrich our understanding of African American history in Chicago. The meticulous analysis of unique archival materials promises to reveal new insights and narratives, contributing profoundly to the academic and public discourse.