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Tom O'Rourke and Peggy Barber

Linda Zabors

Thomas J. O’Rourke, better known as “Cowboy” was a photographer who showcased the Lincoln Park neighborhood where they lived.

Peggy Barber led the Public Information Office of the American Library Association for 30 years, and was the driving force behind successful promotional campaigns such as National Library Week and READ posters which featured celebrities. She was the chairman of the National Coalition for Literacy, and the Community Advisory Board for WBEZ public radio in Chicago.

Together they played Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus for the neighborhood kids and made sure every child was included.



Alum: Peggy
University of California, Riverside
Rutgers University




Honorary Tom O'Rourke and Peggy Barber Way

1800 block of North Fremont Street from Willow to Wisconsin

 

Approved: May 2022

Ward: 43
Alderman: Smith
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Tom
d. 2008

Peggy
d. August 25, 2019. Age 75.
Lung Cancer


Source

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/ct-peggy-barber-obituary-20190920-zmahikzubren7lyjzl4hoxha4i-story.html

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