Jacob K. Javits: Life & Legacy

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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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  The question of reconstructing recent gains in industrial cooperation

  "The Question of Reconstructing Recent Gains in Industrial Cooperation." Address by JKJ, Esq. of the firm Javits & Javits, Attorneys, 165 Broadway, New York City delivered over WOR Sunday, June 2nd [1933] at 6:30 p.m. Typescript. 3 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1931/1935
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  "What shall NRA be?" Statement by Jacob Javits

  "What Shall NRA Be?" Statement by JKJ, Esq., of Javits & Javits, Attorneys, 165 Broadway, New York City, before the Commerce of the American Bar Association, Wednesday morning, March 20, 1935.Typescript. 6 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1935-03-20
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  Admittance to the New York State Bar Association

  Letter from the New York Bar Association stating Jacob K. Javits has been "duly elected a member of this Association." January 7, 1938. Typescript.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1938
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  "Trade Associations and Politics." Address of Jacob K. Javits from the law firm of Javits & Javits

  "Trade Associations and Politics." Address of Jacob K. Javits of Javits & Javits, Counsel of The National Paper Trade Association of the United States, Inc. Delivered at the semi-annual convention of the Association at the Stevens Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, September 18 1939. Typescript. 8 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1939-09-18
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  Address by Jacob K. Javits: "Anti-trust Law Amendment - Compacts and Agreements - National Defense"

  "Anti-trust Law Amendment - Compacts and Agreements - National Defense." Address before the Trade and Commerce Bar Association, the Lawyers Club, New York City, April 17, 1940 by Jacob K. Javits of Javits & Javits, attorneys, New York. Typescript. 13 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1940-04-17
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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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  1946 Congressional campaign card. "Citizen First - Candidate Second" Jacob K. Javits for Congress

  Campaign card. "Citizen First-Candidate Second" written at top. Photograph of Jacob K. Javits on left. Verso states campaign aspirations. Blue ink on white paper. Paper. 1946.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1946
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  Election Campaign Postcard for Republicans Jacob K. Javits and Eugene E. Kemp

  Campaign postcard. Jacob K. Javits and Eugene E. Kemp, Republicans. Portraits on the front with voting instructions on the back.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1946
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  1946 Congressional campaign statement by Jacob K. Javits

  "Statement of Program by Candidate." J.K. (Jack) Javits. Republican and Liberal Party Candidate for Congress. Twenty-first Congressional District. New York.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1946-08-05
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  "A Political Philosophy" by J.K. Javits

  "A Political Philosophy" by J.K. Javits with a statement by Mrs. Wendell Willkie. Reprinted with permission of the New York Herald Tribune.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1946-08-09
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  Press release. Javits, candidate for Congress in the 21st Congressional District

  Press release. Javits, candidate for Congress in the 21st Congressional District, obtained 10,000 signatures putting him on the Liberal Party ballot for the November 1946 election.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1946-09-07
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  "Good Government and the Individual Citizen" by Jacob K. Javits

  "Good Government and the Individual Citizen" Jacob K. Javits, Liberal Party candidate. Radio Broadcast Station WMCA.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1946-10-09
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  Press release. Large campaign rally in Washington Heights, New York

  Press release regarding large campaign rally in Washington Heights, New York.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1946-11-02
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  Telegrams issued by Javits & Javits announcing final Congressional campaign rally in Washington Heights, New York

  Telegrams sent via Western Union regarding large campaign rally in Washington Heights, New York. November 3, 1946.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1946-11-03
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  H.R. 3762 National Heart Disease Act

  H.R. 3762 National Heart Disease Act. 80th Congress, 1st Session. A Bill in the House of Representatives. Typescript. 16 pp bound.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1947-06-09
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  House of Representatives passes the National Heart Act press release

  Press release. House of Representatives passes the National Heart Act. June 8, 1948. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1948-06-08
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  Two Fighting Years 1947-1948: A Report to the People to the 21st Congressional District

  "Two Fighting Years 1947-1948: A Report to the People to the 21st Congressional District." Issued by the Citizens Committee for the Re-Election of Jacob K. Javits. Foreward by Wendell L. Willkie. Typescript. 8 pp. Bound.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1948-08-19
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  Transcript of WQXR broadcast, October 21, 1948

  Transcript of WQXR broadcast from October 21, 1948. Edited in blue ink. Typescript. 3 pp. Possibly pages missing.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1948-10-21
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  Reports from Jacob K. Javits to constituents

  Reports from Jacob K. Javits to constituents. 1948-1954. Typescript. 11 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1948-1954
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  History of Public Legislation

  History of Public Legislation introduced in the 2d session (1950) Typescript. 15 total pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1950
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  Press release: Introducing a bill to establish a Joint Committee on Internal Security

  Press release. Introducing a bill to establish a Joint Committee on Internal Security. March 1, 1954. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1954-03-01
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  Press Release, Acceptance of Representative Jacob K. Javits

  Press Release. "Acceptance of Representative Jacob K. Javits." September 24, 1954. Edited with blue ink. Typescript. 1 page.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1954-09-24
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  Speech by Congressman Jacob K. Javits, Republican Candidate for Attorney General on Launching Bandwagon Tour

  "Speech by Congressman Jacob K. Javits. Republican candidate for Attorney General on Launching Bandwagon Tour." October 11, 1954. Typescript. Draft and final versions. 8 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1954-10-11
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  Citizens for Javits campaign statements

  Citizens for Javits campaign statements
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956
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  Javits Record on Israel

  Javits record on Israel. Outlines Javit's Background and work regarding issues on Israel and Palestine. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956
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  Vote for Eisenhower-Nixon, Javits Campaign flyer

  Campaign flyer. "Vote for Eisenhower-Nixon, Javits" Picture of Javits and his Family in upper left corner. Text Front and Back.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956
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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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  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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  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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  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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  Press Release, Statement on Immigration by Javits

  Press release: Statement on Immigration by Javits. October 15, 1956. Typescript 4 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956-10-14
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  Javits remarks for Madison Square Garden Rally of the Citizens for Eisenhower-Nixon-Javits

  Press release: Remarks for delivery by Javits for Madison Square Garden Rally of the Citizens for Eisenhower-Nixon-Javits. Oct. 25, 1956. Typescript. 3 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956-10-25
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  President Eisenhower Remarks on Jacob Javits at Madison Square Garden

  Remarks of President Eisenhower - Madison Square Garden. October 26, 1956. Typescript. 1 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956-10-26
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  Election Night Speech, November 7, 1956

  Press release: Election Night Speech given Nov. 7, 1956 at 1:27am. Handwritten edits. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1956-11-07
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  Press release: List of bills sponsored alone or co-sponsored by Javits in 1957

  Press release: List of bills sponsored alone or co-sponsored by Javits in 1957. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1957
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  Statement of Senator Jacob K. Javits of New York on Civil Rights

  Statement of Senator Jacob K. Javits, of New York, before the Sub-Committee on Constitutional Rights of the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 21, 1957. Typescript. 3 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1957-02-21
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  Press release: Senator Javits to introduce legislation to establish a U.S. Arts Foundation

  This is the first time that Senator Javits addressed the importance of establishing an organization dedicated to supporting people in the arts and the humanities.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1957-03-03
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  Press Release, Remarks of Senator Javits for Delivery before the Women's Division of the American Jewish Congress

  Press release: Remarks of Senator Javits, prepared for delivery before the Women's Division, American Jewish Congress, National Convention, Shoreham Hotel, Washington D.C. May 7, 1957. Edited. Typescript. 3 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1957-05-07
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  Press release: Statement of Sen. Javits in connection with the Sharkey-Brown-Isaacs Bill Against Discrimination

  Press release: Statement of Sen. Javits in connection with the Sharkey-Brown-Isaacs Bill Against Discrimination pending before the New York City Council. July 8, 1957. Typescript.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1957-07-08
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  Press release: Remarks of Senator Javits prepared for delivery on floor of Senate on Civil Rights

  Press release: Remarks of Senator Javits prepared for delivery on floor of Senate on Civil Rights. July 13, 1957. Typescript. 3 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1957-07-13
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  Press release from Senator Jacob K. Javits regarding report to constituents on the first session of the 85th Congress

  Press release from the office of Senator Jacob K. Javits regarding report to constituents on the first session of the 85th Congress. Typescript. 3 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1957-09-15
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  Press release: Javits announcing legislation against discrimination in housing and in support of Civil Rights

  Press release: Javits' announcing legislation against discrimination in housing and in support of Civil Rights. December 30, 1957. Typescript. 3 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1957-12-30
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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: 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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  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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  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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  Press Release on inviting foreign countries to participate in the 1964 World's Fair in New York City

  Press Release: Legislation introduced by Senator Javits and Representative Edna F. Kelly to invite foreign countries to participate in a World's Fair in New York City in 1964. Aug. 14, 1959. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1959-08-14
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  Material relating to Javits speech to the New York Young Republicans, 1959

  Material relating to Javits speech to the New York Young Republicans. Telegram from Western Union. Dec. 7, 1959. 3 pp. United States Senate Memorandum on pink paper. 1 pp. Press Release "The Republican Party in the 1959 Elections" Nov. 10, 1959. Edited. Typescript. 2 pp.
  Original medium: Document
  Date: 1959-12-08
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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