Nathan D. Perlman papers, undated, 1915-1953

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Nathan D. Perlman papers, undated, 1915-1953

Undated, 1915-1953

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/970847933

Contains correspondence, judicial opinions, addresses and speeches, newspaper clippings and published material relating to Perlman's legal career as a judge in various municipal courts of the city of New York (1935-1952), and political career as a New York State Assemblyman (1915-1917) and a member of the United States House of Representatives (1920-1927) and as an unsuccessful candidate for New York State office. Also contains published material relating to his activities on behalf of the Jewish community, especially the American Jewish Congress (1942-1946), where he served as chairman of its National Executive Committee. Approximately one half of the collection consists of the official minutes, memoranda, administrative and investigatory reports and correspondence of the Mayor's Committee on Unity established by Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1944, of which Perlman served as a member on the subcommittees on Housing, City Services and the Timone Investigation.

5 manuscript boxes (2.5 linear ft.)

eng, Latn

American Jewish Historical Society Archives

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Perlman, Nathan David, 1887-1952

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Nathan David Perlman (August 2, 1887 – June 29, 1952) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he notably served as the U.S. Representative from New York's 20th congressional district from 1920 to 1927. Born in Prusice, Poland, he immigrated to the United States in 1891 with his mother where they settled in New York City. After attending the city's public schools, Perlman pursued higher education by attending College of the City of New York; and New Yo...