Proclamation from Mayor Harold Washington regarding AACM

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A proclamation, black ink on off-white paper, issued by the Office of the Mayor of Chicago and signed by then-mayor Harold Washington, owned by Pete Cosey. Proclamation recognizes the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, Inc. (AACM) and dedicates May 2 through May 19 of the year to recognition of the organization's contributions to music. Reverse features square that reads [1965 - 1985 / aacm] with a music staff, quarter notes, and G-clef at center. Space between square and edge of sheet is filled with calligraphed names of AACM members.

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