{"value"=>"<p>This scrapbook (1926-1940) covers African American life in Illinois, with a focus on the city of Chicago. It contains clippings from a variety of both African American and mainstream newspapers. Coverage includes the 1933 World's Fair, which took place in Chicago, preparation for and reviews of \"O Sing a New Song\", an African American musical pageant, instances of discrimination in hiring, and African Americans in Illinois politics. There is also an untitled recurring column from the <span class=\"title\">Chicago Defender</span>, profiling early African American residents of Chicago and their varied accomplishments.</p>"}