Jacob K. Javits: Life & Legacy

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  Log of the flight of Lieut. Col. Jacob K. Javits

  Global Map. "Log of the flight of Lieut. Col. Jacob K. Javits." Eagle carrying flag, flying above a global map. Shows Pacific ocean areas. Cards showing itinerary are on either side, 1944 September 24-1944 November 21.
  Original medium: Artwork
  Date: 1944
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  Lieutenant Colonel Jacob K. Javits

  Jacob K. Javits photographed standing in his United States Army military uniform and holding a camera. B&W.
  Original medium: Photograph
  Date: 1944
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  Lieutenant Colonel Jacob K. Javits

  Two photographs pasted on one mat board of Lieutenant Colonel Jacob K. Javits wearing his military uniform. Javits is pictured in both photographs seated on the right in the first row, among a group of eight unidentified men, some in military uniforms. Javits served in the Chemical Warfare Service branch of the United States Army.
  Original medium: Photograph
  Date: 1943
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  United States Army Certificate

  Certificate. United States Army. Certifies that Javits was made Colonel as Reserve Commissioned Officer Officers' Reserve Corps. December 8, 1952. Paper.
  Original medium: Certificate
  Date: 1942-12-08
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  American Passport for Jacob K. Javits

  American Passport of Jacob K. Javits. Canceled. Maroon cover with gold writing. Corner removed.
  Original medium: Artifact
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  Membership card, New York Association, 1939

  Membership card from the New York State Bar Association, February 1, 1939. Text states: "This is to certify that Mr. Jacob K. Javits is a member of the New York State Bar Association. Dues paid to Feb. 1, 1939."
  Original medium: Artifact
  Date: 1974/1978
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  Congressional Record biography of Senator Jacob K. Javits

  Congressional Record biography of Senator Jacob K. Javits. Includes personal data, honorary degrees, and summaries of involvement in many issues including foreign policy, civil rights, national defense and security, health and culture, housing, immigration, and education. Typescript. 9 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1958/1962
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  Biography, Senator Jacob K. Javits, May 1979

  Biography, Senator Jacob K. Javits, May 1979. On letterhead: "From the Office of Senator Jacob K. Javits New York." Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1979-05
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  Javits' entry in Biographical Encylopedia of the World, 1943

  The entry for Jacob K. Javits published in the Biographical Encylopedia of the World, 1943.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1943
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  Attended George Washington High School, New York, New York

  Invitation to the athletic field naming in honor of Jacob K. Javits, George Washington High School, New York. Inside text states: "You are cordially invited to attend the naming of our athletic field in honor and memory of our distinguished alumnus, Jacob K. Javits. Thursday, June 11, 1987."
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1987
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  Brief biography published in a "Javits 21" dinner booklet, 1967

  Brief biography published in a "Javits 21" dinner booklet. The cover image used on the booklet is an early photograph taken of Javits' with his school classmates. December 11, 1967. Paper.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1917
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  Videography of the life and career of Senator Jacob Javits

  American Association of Retired Persons 1986 Andrus Awards. Segment honoring Senator Javits begins at 10:10. Topics include: immigration policy; civil rights legislation; student loans; retirement; Lou Gehrig's disease. Speakers include: Douglas Fairbanks Jr.; Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Kennedy; Clairborne Pell. Narrated by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
  Original medium: Video
  Date: 1986
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  Formal portrait of Jacob K. Javits.

  Formal portrait of Jacob K. Javits. B&W Photograph. Undated.
  Original medium: Photograph
  Date: 1970/1979
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  Jacob K. Javits in his office.

  Photographer Unknown. Photograph. Javits, Jacob K. in office, Undated. Unidentified persons (not completely identified), Small group. B&W.
  Original medium: Photograph
  Date: 1963/1967
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  Invitation to the dedication of the Jacob K. Javits Digital Collection, State University of New York at Stony Brook

  Invitation to the dedication of the Jacob K. Javits Digital Collection, State University of New York at Stony Brook
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1983-10-17
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  Dedication of the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York City

  Program from the dedication of Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York City on April 29, 1981. The building is located at 26 Federal Plaza, New York. Brown ink. Cream paper.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1981-04-29
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  Legislative resolution inviting Javits to donate his public papers to State University of New York at Stony Brook.

  Legislative resolution inviting Javits to donate his public papers to State University of New York at Stony Brook (certificate). Enclosed in green velvet folder. March 24 and 25, 1981.
  Original medium: Certificate
  Date: 1981
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  Speech to Staff after Final Primary Race, 1980

  Speech to staff given by Senator Jacob K. Javits on September 9, 1980. Javits lost the 1980 United States Senate (New York) primary race to Alfonse D -- Amato. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1980-09-09
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  Met with U.S. President Jimmy Carter and U.S. Senator from Idaho Frank Church in 1979 to discuss SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks)

  Met with U.S. President Jimmy Carter and U.S. Senator from Idaho Frank Church in 1979 to discuss SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks). B&W Official Photograph. [Verso: On SALT; SALT is the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty - Javits said he understood reticence to support it, but felt it would prove out. 1979]
  Original medium: Photograph
  Date: 1979
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  Javits' acceptance speech for the John Dewey Award from United Federation of Teachers

  Javits' acceptance speech for the John Dewey Award from the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). Received at the UFT's spring education conference luncheon held on May 5, 1978. Typescript. 9 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1978-05-05
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  Javits' statement regarding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

  Press released issued by Javits titled "Equal Rights in the Workplace" on March 15, 1977. Includes Javits' statement regarding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as applied in the case of General Electric v. Gilbert. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1977-03-15
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  Speech by Javits titled "Separate Views of Senator Jacob K. Javits (R.-N.Y.)"

  Speech by Javits titled "Separate Views of Senator Jacob K. Javits (R.-N.Y.)." Typescript. 6 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1978
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  Statement of Senator Jacob K. Javits at Hearings on the Age Discrimination in Employment Amendments of 1977

  Statement of Senator Jacob K. Javits at Hearings on the Age Discrimination in Employment Amendments of 1977. July 26, 1977. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1977-07-26
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  Press release and floor statement by Javits on age discrimination bill

  Press release and floor statement by Javits on age discrimination bill to increase protection of older workers. June 28, 1977. Typescripts.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1977-06-28
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  NATO Parliamentarians Conference, Report of the General Affairs Committee, Economic Section

  NATO Parliamentarians Conference, Report of the General Affairs Committee, Economic Section. November 17-21, 1958. Typescript. 11 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1958
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  Press release: Report to the Senate of Javits on the NATO Parliamentarians Economic Rapporteurs

  Press release: Report to the Senate of Javits on the NATO Parliamentarians Economic Rapporteurs. August 19, 1958. Typescript. 5 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1958-08-19
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  Press release: Javits to attend NATO Parliamentarians economic meeting in London

  Press release: Javits to attend NATO Parliamentarians economic meeting in London. August 12, 1958. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1958-08-12
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  Citizens for Javits bumper sticker

  Campaign bumper sticker. "Citizens for Javits." Blue background with fluorescent orange and white writing. Paper.
  Original medium: Sticker
  Date: 1948
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  Fact sheet on Jacob K. Javits's record and activities on civil rights in the United States Senate

  Fact sheet on Jacob K. Javits's record and activities on civil rights in the United States Senate. 1960. Typescript 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1960
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  Jacob K. Javits and Lawrence E. Spivak on the television program "Meet the Press"

  Photograph of Jacob K. Javits (left) and Lawrence E. Spivak (right) on the television program "Meet the Press." Spivak was the co-founder and producer of "Meet the Press." February 14, 1960. Reni Photos, Washington, DC. B&W.
  Original medium: Photograph
  Date: 1960-02-14
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  Jacob K. Javits and Paul H. Douglas on the televsion program "Meet the Press"

  Photograph of Senator Jacob K. Javits (center) and Senator Paul H. Douglas of Illinois (right) on the television program "Meet the Press." Moderated by Ned Brooks (left). January 4, 1959. Reni Photos, Washington, DC. B&W.
  Original medium: Photograph
  Date: 1959-01-04
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  Jacob K. Javits speaking during the 1956 election

  Photograph of Jacob K. Javits speaking at lecturn during the 1956 election. B&W.
  Original medium: Photograph
  Date: 1956
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  Javits' campaign speech before the Oswego County Republican Organization rally

  Javits' campaign speech and remarks before the Oswego County Republican Organization rally on September 29, 1956. Typescript. 4 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956-09-29
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  Campaign brochure. "Elect Jacob K. Javits, a Fighting United States Senator." New York Republican State Committee

  Campaign leaflet. "Elect Jacob K. Javits, a Fighting United States Senator."
  Original medium: Leaflet
  Date: 1956
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  Campaign brochure. "Elect Jacob K. Javits United States Senator"

  Campaign leaflet. "Elect Jacob K. Javits United States senator: a brief sketch published by a group of men and women who have known him all his life." Citizens Committee for the Election of Jacob K. Javits.
  Original medium: Leaflet
  Date: 1956
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  Press release: "Remarks of Attorney-General Jacob K. Javits, Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate..."

  Press release: Remarks of Attorney General Jacob K. Javits, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, at an inter-faith rally in Central Park, New York City, September 23, 1956. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956-09-23
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  Acceptance of the nomination of the New York State Republican Party

  Address of Attorney General Jacob K. Javits in acceptance of the nomination of the New York State Republican Party as candidate for election to the U.S. Senate. September 10, 1956. Typescript. 4 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956-09-10
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  Draft press release describing legislative programs sponsored or supported by Javits

  Draft of a press release describing the legislative programs sponsored or supported by Javits, or his legislative “box score. -- March 26, 1956.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956-03-26
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  "The Javits Record-An Impact on his Times. Contributions to Federal Law of Senator Jacob K. Javits. 1947-1974"

  Booklet. "The Javits Record-An Impact on his Times. Contributions to Federal Law of Senator Jacob K. Javits. 1947-1974."16 leaves. Ends with 93rd Congress, 1973-1974. Paper. October 1, 1974.
  Original medium: Booklet
  Date: 1974-10-01
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  "An Impact on his Times." Contributions to Federal Law by Senator Javits

  "An Impact on his Times." Contributions to Federal Law by Senator Javits, 1946-1967. Typescript. 8 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1967