Leo Isacson Papers Bulk, 1945-1949 circa 1920-1990, bulk 1945-1949

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Leo Isacson Papers Bulk, 1945-1949 circa 1920-1990, bulk 1945-1949

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Leo Isacson (1910-1996) was an attorney and politician from Bronx, NY. In a 1948 special election he was elected to the seat for New York's 24th District of the United States House of Representatives as the American Labor Party candidate. The victory shocked the political establishment and commentators. In that November's general election, the mainstream political parties worked in a coalition to unseat him. The collection chronicles Isacson's life, with particular emphasis the 1948 campaign and his subsequent service in Congress. Included are clippings, photographs, campaign materials, correspondence, and writings. There are four boxes of scrapbooks, comprised primarily of clippings, that document the campaign, Isacson's brief career in the House, and the analysis of Isacson's unexpected victory.

5.17 linear feet; in 1 manuscript box and 4 oversize flat boxes.

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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Isacson, Leo, 1910-1996

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Leo Leous Isacson (April 20, 1910 – September 21, 1996) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the American Labor Party, he represented New York's 24th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1948 to 1949. Born in Manhattan, New York City, he attended the public schools there before graduating from New York University in 1931 and New York University School of Law in 1933. He was thereafter admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New York City defendi...