Jonah J. Goldstein Papers [1890]-1967 (bulk 1931-1966)

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Jonah J. Goldstein Papers [1890]-1967 (bulk 1931-1966)

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The Jonah J. Goldstein Papers chronicle Goldstein’s roles as a New York City judge (1931-1956) pushing for court reform in the 1930s; as a leader of, founder of and donor to local organizations, especially those devoted to the prevention of juvenile delinquency in the Jewish community; as the New York City mayoral candidate on the Liberal-Republican-City Fusion ticket in 1945; and as a voice for drug law reform in the 1950s and 1960s. Materials include correspondence, speeches, scrapbooks, photographs, awards, campaign posters, audiotapes and clippings.

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