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Guide to the Gary Ackerman Papers
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Ackerman, Gary Leonard, 1942- | |
| Title | Gary Ackerman Papers, | |
| Dates: | 1971; 1978 | |
| Abstract: | The Gary Ackerman is a state senator for the 12th district of Queens. Mr. Ackerman was a Community newspaper publisher and community activist that first ran for office in 1978.The papers in the collection deal with his campaign in 1978. | |
| Extent: | 1 folder, .5 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | A-10 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. The regular sized box number designates the regular sized box location. The location for oversized boxes is listed in the Manuscripts Shelf Location Register. Boxes containing photographic prints and negatives are listed in the Image Collections Location Register. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
The Gary Ackerman Papers (1 folder, 1971; 1978) highlights the campaign for the 12th district of the New York State Senate in 1978. Gary Ackerman grew up in the Pomonok Housing Projects and graduated from Queens College. Beginning his career as a teacher Mr. Ackerman took the New York City Board of Education to court to gain maternity/paternity leaves of absence for teachers of both sexes. After leaving the profession he published his own newspaper, the Queens Tribune, which started small and now covers all of the neighborhoods in the borough of Queens. During this period Mr. Ackerman became a member of various community organizations and associations. Mr. Ackerman served as the director of the Queens Child Guidance Center and worked hard to keep the Pomonok Community Center open. In 1978 Gary Ackerman ran for State senator of the 12th district and was elected. In 1983 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He has served in that role for 29 years. Mr. Ackerman represented the Central Queens area until he was shifted to the North shore of Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties due to redistricting. Mr. Ackerman’s area was changed again due to redistricting in 2002.
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Scope and Content Note
The Gary Ackerman Papers (1 folder, 1971; 1978) highlight the campaign for the New York State Senator of the 12th district. The collection includes:
Flyers for Mr. Ackerman’s Campaign.
A Bio on Gary Ackerman.
Two newsletters for Mr. Ackerman’s campaign.
Stationary for Mr. Ackerman
A letter that Mr. Ackerman sent to New York State Supreme Court Judge Arthur Cooperman.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Creator of item, date of item (if known), identification of item, if a photograph its control number. Gary Ackerman Papers, Archives at Queens Library, Queens Borough Public Library.
Provenance
The provenance of this collection is unknown.
Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions. Manuscripts are only available in the Archives at Queens Library, please call (718) 990-0770 for hours. Manuscript users will be required to complete the division's Manuscript Usage Form and deposit their photograph identification or Queens Borough Public Library card with a staff member. The identification will be returned to the user after she/he has returned the material. Manuscript users will deposit all their personal items behind the reference desk. Manuscript users must use the division's loose sheets of paper for note taking. To reiterate, no pen of any type is permitted. Paper and a pencil are available upon request. Manuscript users may be required to use special handling procedures depending on the conditions of the material.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
- Archives at Queens Library
- Queens Borough Public Library
- 89-11 Merrick Boulevard
- Jamaica, NY 11432
- Phone: (718) 990-0770
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Access Points
Subject Names:
- Ackerman, Gary Leonard, 1942-
Subject Topics:
- Political campaigns
Subject Places:
- Queens (New York, N.Y.)
Document Types:
- Correspondence
- clippings (information artifacts)
- fliers (printed matter)
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
