Guide to the Papers of John K. Medoff 1911-2005, bulk 1940-1999

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Guide to the Papers of John K. Medoff 1911-2005, bulk 1940-1999

http://www2.scc.rutgers.edu/ead/uarchives/Medofff.html

The papers of John K. Medoff document the business, academic, and civic affairs he was involved in throughout his adult life. Medoff began his own pest control business and through it, became highly involved with what became Cook College. Also active in pest control trade organizations, Medoff used his knowledge, savvy, and connections to help influence New Jersey state politicians. Medoff was also very influential in the lives of his neighbors, taking active roles in the local Boy Scouts council, as well as sitting on the boards of several local institutions.

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From July 12 to July 17, 1967, the city of Newark, New Jersey, was wrecked by racial violence. In six days of rioting, 23 people were killed, 725 were injured and nearly 1,500 were arrested. Property damage was estimated at over $10 million. While the riots were still in progress, sixty community leaders formed a Committee of Concern with the following aims: to help restore calm to the city, to study the causes of racial unrest, and to formulate goals for social and economic improve...

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Lieblich, Martha (née Medoff).

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Mills, Ernest

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