TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Biographical Note
Scope and Content Note
Arrangement
Access Points
Related Material
Administrative Information
Container List
Series 1: Leo Litzky Writings, 1937-1963
Series 2: Leo Litzky Scrapbook and Photographs, 1956-1959
Series 3: School/ Board of Education publications/information, 1956-1974
Series 4: Newspaper Sections and Clippings about High Schools, 1958-1969
Series 5: Newark Teachers Union Strike, 1970-1972 |
Guide to Dr. Leo Litzky Collection 1932-1977
MG 1525
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nventory prepared by Julia Telonidis.
Finding aid encoded by Julia Telonidis. June 2005.Production of the EAD 2002 version of this finding aid was made possible by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Finding aid written in English.
Descriptive Summary
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Creator: |
Litzky, Leo |
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Title: |
Dr. Leo Litzky Collection |
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Dates |
1932-1977 |
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Abstract: |
Contains newspaper clippings, programs, pamphlets, reports, and lists pertaining to the career of Dr. Leo Litzky, a teacher, associate principal, and principal of several Newark, New Jersey schools from the 1940s to the 1970s. |
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Quantity: |
.66 linear feet (2 boxes) |
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Collection Number: |
MG 1525 |
Biographical Note
Dr. Leo Liztky was an educator and principal of several Newark, New Jersey schools including West Kinney Junior High School, Cleveland Junior High School, Webster Junior High School, West Side High School, and South Side High School (later Malcolm X. Shabazz High School). His career spanned from the 1940s to the 1970s. He lived in Newark until 1971 when he moved to West Orange.
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Scope and Content Note
Included in the collection are newspaper sections and clippings pertaining to various Newark high schools and labor issues in NJ. There are also writings on teachers’ salaries, commission reports, school surverys, speech transcripts and graduation programs. Of particular interest are the clippings, promotional material, and newsletters concerning the Newark Teachers Union strike of 1970-1971.
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Arrangement
This collection is organized into six series:
Series 1: Leo Litzky Writings, 1937-1963
Series 2: Leo Litzky Scrapbook and Photographs, 1956-1959
Series 3: School/ Board of Education Publications/Information, 1956-1974
Series 4: Newspaper Sections and Clippings about Newark High Schools, 1958-1969
Series 5: Newark Teachers Union Strike, 1970-1972
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Access Points
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The entries below represent persons, organizations, topics, forms, and occupations documented in this collection. |
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Subject Names: |
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Litzky, Leo. |
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Subject Organizations: |
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American Federation of Teachers.–Local 481 (Newark, N.J.) |
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Cleveland Junior High School (Newark, N.J.) |
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Malcolm X. Shabazz High School (Newark, N.J.) |
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Webster Junior High School (Newark, N.J.) |
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West Kinney Junior High School (Newark, N.J.) |
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West Side High School (Newark, N.J.) |
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Subject Topics: |
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Public schools–New Jersey–Newark. |
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School boards–New Jersey–Newark. |
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School management and organization–New Jersey–Newark. |
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School principals–New Jersey–Newark. |
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Schools–New Jersey–Newark. |
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Strikes and lockouts–Teachers–New Jersey–Newark. |
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Teachers–New Jersey–Newark. |
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Subject Places: |
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Newark (N.J.) |
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Document Types: |
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Broadsides. |
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Clippings. |
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Letters (Correspondence). |
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Lists. |
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Newsletters. |
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Newspapers. |
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Pamphlets. |
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Photographs. |
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Reports. |
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Related Material
Manuscript Group 932, Newark, N.J. Board of Education, 1839-1932.
The Optimist. Southside High School Yearbook. Newark, N.J., 1968.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
This collection should be cited as: Manuscript Group 1525, Dr. Leo Litzky Collection, The New Jersey Historical Society.
Acquisition Information
Purchased by the New Jersey Historical Society
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Container List
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Series 1: Leo Litzky Writings, 1937-1963
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Folder |
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Date |
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Leo Litzky writings on teachers: “Teachers’ Salary Schedules in New Jersey” and Cost-of- Living Adjustments for Teachers” |
1944-1945 |
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2 |
Leo Litzky writings, reports, and testimonies on schools |
1937-1963 |
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3 |
Leo Litzky speeches |
ca. 1950s |
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Series 2: Leo Litzky Scrapbook and Photographs, 1956-1959
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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4 |
Leo Litzky scrapbook: Cleveland Junior High School clippings section 1 |
1956-1959 |
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Leo Litzky scrapbook: Cleveland Junior High School clippings section 2 |
1956-1959 |
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Leo Litzky scrapbook: Cleveland Junior High School clippings section 3 |
1956-1959 |
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7 |
Leo Litzky scrapbook: Cleveland Junior High School clippings section 4 |
1956-1959 |
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8 |
Leo Litzky scrapbook: Cleveland Junior High School clippings section 5 |
1956-1959 |
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9 |
Leo Litzky scrapbook: photographs of Cleveland Junior High basketball team |
1956-1959 |
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Series 3: School/ Board of Education publications/information, 1956-1974
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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10 |
Cleveland Journal: Cleveland Junior High School |
1956-1957 |
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11 |
Newark Board of Education Department of Radio and Television pamphlets on social etiquette and manners |
1957 |
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12 |
Newark Board of Education Department of Radio and Television pamphlets on social studies/ Newark history |
1957-1958 |
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Newark Board of Education Department of Radio and Television pamphlets on poetry and occupational guidance |
ca. 1958 |
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Graduation Programs, South Side High School |
1962-1966 |
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Faculty Lists: various Newark Highs Schools |
1962-1966 |
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16 |
Principal Lists |
1968-1974 |
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Series 4: Newspaper Sections and Clippings about High Schools, 1958-1969
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
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Newark Evening News: 75th Anniversary Edition |
1958 Sept. 21 |
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New Jersey Labor Herald |
1963 Jan. |
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South Side High School clippings, various newspapers |
1965-1969 |
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South Side High School clippings, various newspapers |
1965-1969 |
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South Side High School clippings, various newspapers |
1965-1969 |
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Series 5: Newark Teachers Union Strike, 1970-1972
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Folder |
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Date |
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6 |
NTU: Correspondence |
1970-1971 |
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NTU: Teachers Contract, Agreements |
1970-1971 |
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NTU: Broadsides, Flyers, Newsletters |
1970-1971 |
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NTU: Newspaper Sections, Clippings |
1970-1971 |
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10 |
NTU: Newspaper Clippings |
1971-1972 |
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11 |
NTU: Newspaper Clippings |
1971-1972 |
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