New-York African Free-School; American Convention for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and Improving the Condition of the African Race; Abolitionists--New York (State)--New York--Societies, etc.; African Americans--Education--New York...
New-York Society for Promoting the Manumission of Slaves, commonly known as the New-York Manumission Society, was established 1785 to publicly promote the abolition of slavery and manumission of slaves in New York State. The society, which was...
Clippings; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Johnston, John B., 1882-1960
Rockaway Wave article on John B. Johnston's candidacy for Supreme Court and the warm reception the former resident of Elmhurst received during a speaking engagement at the Amerind Democratic Club. (Johnston's name is misspelled).
In this color postcard of the Erie canal a white steamboat is anchored in the foreground. The name “Triton” is painted above the cockpit and an American flag is mounted at the stern. The steamboat has a dark stripe painted across the side of...
Promotional Materials; Correspondence; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Haskell, Reuben L.; Fenberg, Louis M.
Letter written by Louis M. Fenberg to individuals requesting that they serve on the Non-Partisan Lawyers Committee supporting the candidacy of Reuben L. Haskell for Judge of the County Court.
Promotional Materials; Correspondence; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Johnston, John B., 1882-1960; Kenney, E. J.
Letter advocating John B. Johnston for Justice of the Supreme Court as he is "eminently qualified ... Citizens, irrespective of their political associations, should assist in the candidacy of Mr. Johnston."
Promotional Materials; Correspondence; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Luce, Robert L.; Conboy, Martin
Letter to friends from Martin Conboy requesting support for the Hon. Robert L. Luce for election to the Supreme Court, the bench Luce presently occupies under appointment.
Promotional Materials; Correspondence; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Johnston, John B., 1882-1960; Schanzer, Al
Letter to John B. Johnston supporters from Al Schanzer, Chairman of the Speakers Bureau of the Lawyers Committee, advocating election of John B. Johnston for Justice of the Supreme Court.
Promotional Materials; Correspondence; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Johnston, John B., 1882-1960; Schwartz, Joseph J.
Letter written by Joseph J. Schwartz describing John B. Johnston as "a capable lawyer, man of character and cultivation … qualities necessary for the successful discharge of the duties of the high office of Justice of the Supreme Court."
