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Guide to the Metropolitan Council on Housing Records TAM.173
Descriptive Summary
Creator:
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Metropolitan Council on Housing (New York, N.Y.) |
Source
- dnr:
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Laurie, Jenny |
Source
- dnr:
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Benjamin, Jaron |
Title: |
Metropolitan Council on Housing Records |
Dates [inclusive]: |
1939-2014 |
Dates [bulk]: |
1959-1995 |
Abstract: |
The Metropolitan Council on Housing Records (dates 1949-2014) contain correspondence,
board meeting minutes, press releases, reports, printed ephemera, government documents,
and audio and video recording related to the organizing efforts of the Metropolitan
Council on Housing (MCH). The Metropolitan Council on Housing is a membership organization
for New York City tenants that focuses on expanding affordable housing and protecting
tenants' rights. The organization was formed in 1959 by several labor and housing
rights activists, including longtime MCH leaders Jane Benedict and Esther Rand. The
collection contains internal records and published materials documenting lobbying
campaigns and demonstrations organized by the MCH to promote affordable housing in
New York City.
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Quantity: |
70 Linear Feet in 64 record cartons, 3 manuscript boxes, 3 oversize flat boxes, and 3 oversize folders |
Quantity: |
3 websites in 3 archived websites. |
Location: |
The majority of the materials in this collection are stored offsite and advance notice
is required for use. Please contact special.collections@nyu.edu at least two business
days prior to research visit.
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Language: |
Materials are in English |
Call Phrase: |
TAM.173 |