Javits, Jacob K., Senator, 1980-1982

Letter to Javits from NYSUT president Tom Hobart, conveying a resolution adopted by acclamation by the NYSUT Representative Assembly, expressing wishes for a speedy convalescence and thanks for 22 years of service in the U.S. Senate as a supporter of education, April 1, 1982; UFT newsletter, United Action, with message from Al Shanker to membership, explaining initial UFT endorsement of Javits, late switch to Democrat Elizabeth Holtzman after Javits lost the Republican primary to Al D'Amato, who won in the general election, December 1980; faxed draft of message with handwritten edits by Tom Hobart; letter from Hobart to local presidents ("sample"), explaining endorsement switch, December 23, 1980; letter to Javits from Hobart, suggesting he consider allowing his papers to be edited by NYSUT member and professor on the Faculty of Education at SUNY Albany, November 25, 1980, with attached resume; reply from Javits, December 15, 1980