Papers of Edmund D. Edelman, 1953-1994 (bulk 1974-1994), 1953-1994

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Summary

Creators:
Edelman, Edmund D.
Abstract:
Extent:
1,118 boxes
Language:
Preferred citation:

Papers of Edmund D. Edelman, 1953-1994 (bulk 1974-1994). Huntington Library, Manuscript Collections

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Edmund Edelman and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 1994-1995.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Entire collection is open to qualified researchers.

Preferred citation:

Papers of Edmund D. Edelman, 1953-1994 (bulk 1974-1994). Huntington Library, Manuscript Collections

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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