INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO 3600 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 773.782.2800 fax 773.782.5042 info@infantwelfare.org
a legacy of caring
The Infant Welfare Society lost its own “angel” on May 3rd with the passing of Lynne “Angel” Harvey, a true gem by anyone’s standards and certainly one of IWS’ most dear friends and loyal supporters. Mrs. Harvey’s history with our organization is as impressive as the woman herself.
By all accounts, she was someone who did every job to its utmost, and she made a distinct and indelible impression upon each and every task she undertook. Mrs. Harvey first became involved with the Auxiliary as a member of the Oak Park/River Forest Center, and she was extremely active within that organization.
As a member of our Auxiliary Board, Mrs. Harvey served in many capacities over the years, and she was elected its President in 1969. This was an important time for the Infant Welfare Society, as its milk stations were consolidated and relocated to our Halsted Street facility that year. Mrs. Harvey was an important part of this significant period in the Clinic’s history. She also served with distinction on the Infant Welfare Society Board of Directors and was an Honorary Director until the time of her death.
A marriage made in heaven . . .
As history has it, when Paul Harvey met Lynne Cooper, it was love at first sight – a love that would last for 68 years of marriage and a lifetime of professional and personal achievements for both. A local station in Chicago, WENR, offered Mr. Harvey a 10:00 p.m. newscast, and Mrs. Harvey became her husband’s producer, director, editor and writer. The show was an immediate success, and it demonstrated the appeal of a late-night newscast. In 1951, the Harveys joined the ABC Radio Network. One of the show’s most popular segments, The Rest of the Story, became its own series in 1976.
A broadcasting pioneer . . .
Mrs. Harvey’s influence in the field of broadcasting will continue to be felt for many years to come. Dubbed “the First Lady of Radio”, Mrs. Harvey produced the Paul Harvey News program for more than 35 years. In 1977, she became the first producer ever to be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. She was also a Founding Member of the Board of the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Among countless other contributions to broadcast journalism, Mrs. Harvey developed two programs that firmly establish her as a legend in her field -- Dilemma and Paul Harvey Comments, the nationally-syndicated show that aired five days a week for 20 years.
Opening new doors to community health care . . .
Of course, it seems only fitting that when the Clinic moved its operations to the Logan Square neighborhood three years ago, Mrs. Harvey’s influence was apparent. With her very generous gift, the Clinic opened new doors to health with the establishment of the Angel Harvey Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Community Health Center. Our 40,000 square foot facility, located in the heart of Logan Square where many of our patients reside, now provides care to over 12,000 of Chicago’s women and children in need each year.
A lasting legacy . . .
Obviously, Mrs. Harvey’s legacy at IWS will endure. Our Clinic bears her name, and her commitment and influence will distinguish IWS and the quality care it provides for our patients for many years to come.
We thank our “Angel” for sharing her incredible talents, boundless energy and philanthropic spirit with IWS. We are all privileged to have known her.
The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago celebrates the life of Lynne "Angel" Harvey.
The Angel Harvey Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Community Health Center was named in honor of Lynne “Angel” Harvey, wife and business partner of radio legend Paul Harvey, and a radio legend in her own right. Mrs. Harvey was a long-time supporter of and contributor to the Infant Welfare Society. She served as President of the Infant Welfare Society Auxiliary from 1969 to 1971.
“Lynne Harvey has been Infant Welfare’s very own “Angel” for many years,” said Anna Igoe, prior IWS Board President. "Without supporters like her, Infant Welfare could not provide the kind of quality services for which we are known.”
The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago is proud to thank Lynne "Angel" Harvey for her heartfelt, generous and consistent support of Chicago's charitable and cultural institutions. Infant Welfare and Chicago will not be the same without her.
