Socialist Aldermen, Papers, 1917-1920.

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Socialist Aldermen, Papers, 1917-1920.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17269590

The papers consist of nineteen subject files and sixteen files of correspondence. Most of the subject files reflect the legislative efforts and concerns of the ladermen. The correspondence, legislation and reports in these files pertain to such topics as the New York City Board of Education, bridges, city employees, coal distribution, franchises, health, housing, ice trade, municipal treading, school lunches and public ownership of the subway system.

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Elmer Holmes Bobst Library

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Elmer Holmes Bobst Library

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