Max J. Rubin files, 1961-1964
Scope and Contents
The Max J. Rubin Files are organized into four subseries, reflecting the original organization of the records. The first subseries, and by far the largest, consists of subject files integrated with correspondence files. They give a sense of the organizations and individuals with which Rubin interacted in regard to policy and administrative matters. Among the significant topics included are school finance, civil rights, and collective bargaining.
The second subseries, files on individual schools is notable for its coverage of schools in all boroughs, although as board president Rubin’s involvement with individual schools was necessarily limited.
Press releases and public statements constitute the third subseries. It is apparent that the teachers’ strike of 1963, and the accompanying widespread concern about the schools, compelled Rubin to increase his public exposure.
The fourth subseries preserves documentation of the selection process for superintendent of schools in 1962. Rubin maintained this file separate from others in part because of the confidentiality of much of the material. While much of the need for confidentiality has dissipated over time, access to some documents may require restriction to protect individual privacy rights.
The second subseries, files on individual schools is notable for its coverage of schools in all boroughs, although as board president Rubin’s involvement with individual schools was necessarily limited.
Press releases and public statements constitute the third subseries. It is apparent that the teachers’ strike of 1963, and the accompanying widespread concern about the schools, compelled Rubin to increase his public exposure.
The fourth subseries preserves documentation of the selection process for superintendent of schools in 1962. Rubin maintained this file separate from others in part because of the confidentiality of much of the material. While much of the need for confidentiality has dissipated over time, access to some documents may require restriction to protect individual privacy rights.
Extent
12.25 cubic feet (25 boxes (1 oversize))
Dates
1961-1964
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research with the exception of a select number of series containing restricted records. More information can be found within the series-level description for those series affected. Advance notice is required for using original material. Please contact us to arrange access.
Additional Description
Arrangement
The series is arranged into four subseries, reflecting the original organization of the records.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The records were placed in the custody of Teachers College Library by the Board of Education in 1981. They were transferred to the Municipal Archives in 2003.
Processing Information
They were organized and inventoried by the Municipal Archives in 2005, with support from the New York State Archives under its Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund.