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Preliminary Inventory to the Jacob Panken Papers
TAM.042
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Panken, Jacob, b. 1879 |
| Title: |
Jacob Panken Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1922-1964 |
| Abstract:
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Jacob Panken (1879-1968) was a socialist, labor leader and New York City Municipal
Court judge, serving on the Court of Domestic Relations from 1934-1955. He wrote about
juvenile delinquency, ran unsuccessfully for governor, senator and New York City mayor
as a candidate of the Socialist Party, and was active in the Organization for Rehabilitation
through Training (ORT), a Jewish philanthropic organization. Contains correspondence,
manuscripts, speeches, clippings, published materials and biographical materials that
document Panken's political and judicial career. Correspondence frequently relates
to court cases; a smaller amount relates to Socialist affairs and includes some letters
Morris Hillquit, Girolamo Valenti, and A. I. Shiplacoff. Typed pages of autobiographical
writings, legal documents relating to court cases, and clippings on his career after
1927 are also found.
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| Quantity: |
1.75 linear feet (4 boxes) |
| Language of Materials note:
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Materials are in English |
| Mixed materials [Box]:
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1-4 |
| Call Phrase: |
TAM.042 |
