Papers, 1907-1986 (bulk 1956-1981).

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Papers, 1907-1986 (bulk 1956-1981).

Printed documents and manuscripts, photographs, motion picture footage, audio and videotapes, slides, microfilm and memorabilia of New York's longest-serving senator iin recent times. The collection contains material from Javit's pre-Senate carreer through 1986. The bulk of the material covers his years iin the Senate, 1957-1981, where his influence was great.

1200 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7787771

Stony Brook University

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Javits, Jacob K. (Jacob Koppel), 1904-1986

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Jacob Koppel Javits (May 18, 1904 – March 7, 1986) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Javits served in the U.S. House of Representatives representing New York's 21st congressional district from 1947 to 1954, as the 58th Attorney General of New York from 1955 to 1957, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from 1957 until 1981. After graduating from New York University School of Law, he established a law practice in New York City. During World War II, he serv...