Jones, J. Raymond (John Raymond), 1899-1991

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J. Raymond Jones, also known as the "Harlem Fox," was a Democratic Party district leader from the Carver Democratic Club on 145th Street and one of the most powerful political leaders in New York City. From 1964 to 1968 he was chief of Tammany Hall, a position to which he was elected by his peers in the New York City Democratic Party, and the only African American to hold that position. Among Jones' many protégés in the Carver Club were former Judge Constance Baker Motley, Congressman Charles Rangel and former Mayor David Dinkins. Articles in the collection discuss these relationships.

From the description of J. Raymond Jones collection, 1962-1991. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 589506923

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creatorOf Jones, J. Raymond (John Raymond), 1899-1991. J. Raymond Jones collection, 1962-1991. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf J. Raymond Jones papers Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section
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associatedWith Dinkins, David N. person
associatedWith Motley, Constance Baker, 1921-2005. person
associatedWith Rangel, Charles B. person
associatedWith Walter, John C. (John Christopher), 1933- person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
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African American politicians
Politicians
West Indian Americans
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Birth 1899

Death 1991-06-09

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