[Papers] / Jack H. Backman. 1963-1989.

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[Papers] / Jack H. Backman. 1963-1989.

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Papers covering Backman's service in the Massachusetts Legislature from 1963-1986, as well as the records of the Backman Center for Social Justice from 1987-1989. Includes campaign materials, press releases, files on district issues and correspondence. As Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Backman kept a broad range of material relating to specific legislation as well as subject and reference files on issues of particular concern. Included are files on topics such as capital punishment, correctional facilities, economic sanctions against South Africa, gun control, medical care, mental health and unemployment.

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State Library of Massachusetts

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