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Backman, Jack H. [Papers] / Jack H. Backman.

Title: [Papers] / Jack H. Backman. 1963-1989.

Papers covering Backman's service in the Massachusetts Legislature from 1963-1986, as well as the records of the Backman Center for Social Justice from 1987-1989. Includes campaign materials, press releases, files on district issues and correspondence. As Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Backman kept a broad range of material relating to specific legislation as well as subject and reference files on issues of particular concern. Included are files on topics such as capital punishment, correctional facilities, economic sanctions against South Africa, gun control, medical care, mental health and unemployment.

ArchivalResource: 55 boxes (55 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39226709 View

Massachusetts. General Court. Joint Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs. Committee files, 1971-1987.

Title: Committee files, 1971-1987.

The Joint Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs, a standing committee of the General Court, considers all matters concerning public welfare, children, the elderly, the handicapped, mental health, drug rehabilitation and control, veterans benefits, alcoholism, the correction system (including administration, prisoners' rights, furloughs, work release, probation, rehabilitation, and parole), other social service programs, and other matters referred. It drafts, reviews, and holds hearings on proposed legislation, as documented in this series, which also includes files of its predecessor.

ArchivalResource: 96.25 cubic ft. (77 record center cartons)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86123364 View