Hulan Jack papers
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Jack, Hulan E. (Hulan Edwin), 1906-1986
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Hulan Edwin Jack was most noted for being the first black borough president in New York City, representing Manhattan from 1954-1961. Born in the British West Indies in 1906, he immigrated to the United States at age 16 and later attended New York University. A Democrat, Jack was elected to the New York State Assembly from 1940-1953 and 1968-1972. As an assemblyman Jack was known as a fighter for civil and human rights, successfully introducing legislation to ...
