Papers, 1932-1969, 1945-1949 (bulk).

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Papers, 1932-1969, 1945-1949 (bulk).

Correspondence, reports, clippings, and flyers, 1947-1949, concerning O'Dwyer's participation in the American League for a Free Palestine and Lawyers Committee for Justice in Palestine; transcript of hearings of charges of illegal possession of arms against Joseph Untermeyer, for whom O'Dwyer was attorney, and Isiah Warsaw, 1948; photographs of O'Dwyer at Zionist events; and miscellaneous clippings, correspondence, and other material, 1932-1969. Also includes photocopies of correspondence and reports of William O'Dwyer as member of the War Refugee Committee, 1945.

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O'Dwyer, William, 1890-1964

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William O'Dwyer (1890-1964), a native of Bohola, County Mayo in Ireland, emigrated to New York City in 1910. Prior to becoming Mayor in 1946, he served in the United States Army and later worked as a policeman, lawyer, district attorney. He was re-elected in November 1949 and served until August 1950, when he accepted the position of U.S. Ambassador to Mexico....

Warsaw, Isiah.

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American League for a Free Palestine

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American League for a Free Palestine (ALFP) was created in July 1944, by Peter H Bergson (formerly Hillel Kook), for the purpose of supporting and funding his Hebrew Committee of National Liberation in Palestine. The ALFP attracted Jewish and non-Jewish members from all occupations, but especially those in politics and entertainment. The ALFP’s most notable achievement was the work of award winning playwright and director Ben Hecht, a member of the league. Hecht wrote A Flag is Born...

Untermeyer, Joseph.

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United States. War Refugee Board

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The Board was established on January 29, 1944 to provide rescue, transportation, maintenance, and relief of victims of enemy oppression. Its directors were John W. Pehle and Brig. Gen. William O'Dwyer. From the description of Records, 1944-1945. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155525209 ...

O'Dwyer, Paul, 1907-1998

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Lawyer. From the description of Reminiscences of Paul O'Dwyer : oral history, 1962. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86147572 From the description of Papers, 1932-1969, 1945-1949 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122516916 Paul O'Dwyer was born in Bohola, County Mayo, Ireland. Like his brother, William O'Dwyer, who was New York City Mayor from 1946 to 1950, Paul was also active in New York's local politics. Paul O'...