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Papers of Edmund D. Edelman, 1953-1994 (bulk 1974-1994)
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Title: Papers of Edmund D. Edelman, 1953-1994 (bulk 1974-1994)
Dates: 1953-1994
Collection Number: mssEdelmanpapers
Creator/Collector:
Edelman, Edmund D.
Extent: 1,118 boxes
Repository:
Huntington Library. Manuscripts Department
Abstract: The administrative and political papers of Los Angeles County Supervisor Ed Edelman.
Language of Material: English
Entire collection is open to qualified researchers.
Papers of Edmund D. Edelman, 1953-1994 (bulk 1974-1994). Huntington Library. Manuscripts Department
Gift of Edmund Edelman and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 1994-1995.
Biography/Administrative History
Edmund D. Edelman was born in Los Angeles in 1930. He served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1965 until 1974, when he
was elected to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. He served in that office until his retirement in 1994.
Scope and Content of Collection
The administrative and political papers of Los Angeles County Supervisor Ed Edelman, including papers of his term on the Los
Angeles City Council and his campaigns for office covering the period of 1965 to 1994. There is major emphasis on his tenure
as supervisor from 1975 to 1994. The collection includes many types of material including correspondence, photographs, business
documents, memorandums, videotapes, etc. Subjects include but are not limited to LA County government and public welfare and
urban transportation in Los Angeles County.
County government - California - Los Angeles County - Officials and employees
Public welfare administration - California - Los Angeles County
Urban transportation policy - California - Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County (Calif.) Board of Supervisors
California - Politics and government - 20th century
Los Angeles County (Calif.)
Letters (correspondence)
Memorandums