Theobald, John J., 1904-1985

 Person

Existence: 1904-1985

Superintendent [Chancellor] of schools, Board of Education (1958-1963); Deputy Mayor under Mayor Robert F. Wagner (1955-1958)

Deputy Mayor John J. Theobald correspondence with the Sanitation, Police, and Purchase Departments

Accession ACC-1960-035
Dates: 1956-1957

Mayor Robert F. Wagner mayoral aides records for 1954 to 1962

Accession ACC-1962-028
Dates: 1954-1962; bulk 1960-1961

Superintendent of Schools John J. Theobald subject files, 1959-1963

Series 480
Scope and Contents: Subject files relating primarily to investigations. The primary group relate to investigations of corruption in the Bureau of School Buildings, ranging from bribes by contractors to acceptance of a bottle of whiskey at New Years. Also included are investigations of the Bureau of Community Education and of the gift to the Superintendent of a boat made by students. The other major topic is the replacement of the entire Board of Education in 1961, partly due to the school construction scandals.
Dates: 1959-1963

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