Polier, Justine Wise, 1903-1987

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Lawyer and judge (Barnard College, B.A., 1924; Yale University, LL. B., 1928), Polier was counsel in the Workmen's Compensation Division of the New York State Department of Labor (1928-1935). She was Judge of the New York State Family Court, 1935-1973, where she pioneered the treatment method of juvenile justice. Among her achievements were improvements in shelters for neglected children, detention centers for delinquents, foster homes, youth centers, and expanded mental health services for children in the court. A champion of civil rights of blacks, she initiated legal cases to combat segregated juvenile facilities and schools.

From the description of Papers, 1892-1990 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232006786

Lawyer, judge; interviewee married Shad Polier.

From the description of Reminiscences of Justine Wise Polier : oral history, 1981. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309726065

Justice in the Domestic Relations Court of New York City, 1934-1962, Judge of the New York State Family Court, 1962-1973.

Polier was affiliated with the Children's Defense Fund and the Field Foundation (Barnard A.B., 1924).

From the description of Legal research files, 1970-1976. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122377017

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referencedIn Papers of Frieda S. Miller, 1909-1973 (inclusive), 1929-1967 (bulk) Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Wiltwyck School for Boys Records, 1942-1981, [Bulk Dates: 1964-1981] Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Polier, Justine Wise, 1903-1987. Reminiscences of Justine Wise Polier : oral history, 1981. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Papers of Mary E. (Mary Elisabeth) Dreier, 1797-1968 (inclusive), 1897-1968 (bulk) Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Newman, Pauline. Papers, 1903-1982 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Papers of Mary E. (Mary Elisabeth) Dreier, 1797-1968 (inclusive), 1897-1968 (bulk) Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn J. B. Matthews Papers, 1862-1986 and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
referencedIn Papers, 1892-1990 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Papers of Martha May Eliot, 1898-1975 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Papers, 1909, 1940, 1968-90 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Harvard Law School. Records of committees and boards of the Harvard Law School, 1829-1980 (inclusive). Harvard University Archives.
referencedIn Hench, Philip S., 1896-1965. Philip S. Hench Walter Reed Yellow Fever Collection, 1806-1995, bulk 1863-1974 Historical Collections, Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, University of Virginia
referencedIn Shad Polier Papers, 1916-1976 (bulk 1940-1970) American Jewish Historical Society
referencedIn Scott Millross Buchanan papers, 1911-1972. Houghton Library
creatorOf Kenworthy, Marion E. (Marion Edwena), 1891-1980. Marion E. Kenworthy papers [electronic resource], 1938-1952 1939-1940. Université d’Ottawa, University of Ottawa
referencedIn Wickenden, Elizabeth, 1909-2001. Elizabeth Wickenden papers, 1885-2001. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn American Jewish Congress, records, undated, 1916-2006 (bulk 1949-2003) American Jewish Historical Society
creatorOf Polier, Justine Wise, 1903-1987. Legal research files, 1970-1976. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Newman, Pauline, ca. 1890-1986. Papers, 1900-1980 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn World Jewish Congress Records, 1918-1982 (bulk 1940-1980) The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives
referencedIn Wiltwyck School for Boys. Wiltwyck School for Boys records, 1942-1981 [Bulk dates 1964-1982]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Eleanor Roosevelt oral history project, 1977-1980. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Buttenwieser, Helen L. Papers, 1909-1990 (inclusive), 1968-1990 (bulk). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Learned Hand papers Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
creatorOf Polier, Justine Wise, 1903-1987. Papers, 1892-1990 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Kaufman, Andrew L. Andrew L. Kaufman Research Notes and Materials for the Biography of Benjamin Cardozo. 1898-1998. Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
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associatedWith Javits, Jacob K. (Jacob Koppel), 1904-1986. person
associatedWith Johnson, Hugh S. (Hugh Samuel), 1882-1942. person
associatedWith Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912- person
associatedWith JUSTINE (WISE) POLIER, 1903-1987 person
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associatedWith La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947. person
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associatedWith Manhattan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (New York, N.Y.) corporateBody
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associatedWith MARY ELISABETH DREIER, 1875-1963 person
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associatedWith Newman, Pauline. person
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associatedWith PAULINE NEWMAN, 1888-1986 person
associatedWith Polier, Shad person
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associatedWith Wickenden, Elizabeth, 1909-2001. person
associatedWith Wiltwyck School for Boys. corporateBody
associatedWith Wiltwyck School for Boys (Esopus, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Wise, Louise Waterman, 1901-1947. person
associatedWith Wise, Stephen S. (Stephen Samuel), 1874-1949. person
associatedWith World Jewish Congress corporateBody
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New York (State)
New York (State)--New York
United States
New York (N.Y.)
New York (N.Y.)
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Abortion
Accident insurance
Adoption
Education
Aid to families with dependent children programs
Child abuse
Child abuse
Children
Child welfare
Civil rights
Civil rights movement
Courts
Discrimination
Discrimination
Domestic relations
Foster home care
Foster home care
Government insurance
Health insurance
Mental health
Illegitimacy
Institutional care
Jewish women
Jews
Juvenile delinquency
Juvenile delinquents
Juvenile delinquents
Juvenile justice, Administration of
Labor movement
Labor unions
Law
Lawyers
Mental health laws
Parent and child (Law)
Poverty
Public welfare
Race discrimination
Race relations
Racism
Refugees
Unmarried mothers
Women judges
Youth
Youth Services for
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Birth 1903

Death 1987

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