Gaulkin, Edward, 1946-1959

Correspondence with Edward Gaulkin, Judge in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, regarding Congressman Kean of New Jersey, his activities for the Jewish Community, and his insights with regard to the role of the court system and judges. Konvitz describes the American Jewish Congress and his involvement in Congress affairs. Includes a copy of a letter from United States Congressman Robert W. Kean to Gaulkin. Kean comments that he has been concerned that the Taft-Hartley Amendment may be made an important issue in his campaign and discusses strategy to counter attacks on his position (June 9, 1950). Konvitz praises an article by Gaulkin on the lawyers' loyalty oath and comments that the article is an affirmation of the right or duty of civil disobedience as envisioned by Thoreau and is in the great tradition of liberalism (July 29, 1949). Other correspondence with Gaulkin. Gaulkin discusses the politics and situations of a prosecutor and New Jersey State Judge. Also personal correspondence.