Herman Weinkrantz records on the New York City Housing Authority from 1950 to 1955
Description
The accession consists of records maintained by Herman Weinkrantz on the New York City Housing Authority. Weinkrantz was the Law Secretary to Robert F. Wagner during Wagner's term as Manhattan Borough President from 1950-1953. When Wagner became Mayor, he appointed Weinkrantz as his Legal Aide, serving from 1952-1959. While the majority of the records are from his time as Legal Aide, a portion are from the period when Weinkrantz occupied the position of Law Secretary. Also included are some of the files of Nelson Seitel, Executive Manager in the same office.
Extent
1 cubic feet
Dates
1950-1955
Record Groups
Source
- New York (N.Y.). Office of the Mayor (Organization)
Creator
- New York (N.Y.). Office of the Mayor (Organization)
- Manhattan (New York, N.Y.). Office of the President (Organization)
- Weinkrantz, Herman, 1908-1969 (Person)
- Seitel, Nelson, -1993 (Person)
- Wagner, Robert F. (Robert Ferdinand), 1910-1991 (Person)
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