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Scope and Contents This series contains an array of materials that document Marshall's diverse daily activities as New York State Assemblymember, New York City Councilmember, and Borough President of Queens between the 1980s and mid-2000s (1983-2014). These records also document some of Marshall's activities prior to her political career, such as her teaching career, her involvement with Elmcor (Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities, Inc. is is a Queens-community-based service agency), and her work with the...

Scope and Contents The types of materials in this subseries are primarily paper documents and bound reports that deomonstrate Marshall's daily activities and areas of interest throughout her multidecade career. A large quantity of files related to education reform are of particular interest, especially those regarding the City University of New York (CUNY) public higher education system. As a CUNY-educated teacher prior to becoming an elected official, Marshall's personal and political resolve to advocate for...

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Printed media including news clips, press coverage, and other articles that are about Marshall or were collected by her. These folders exclusively contain clippings in their original order. Other folders in the Activity Files may also contain clippings, but were kept in their original folder to preserve context.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The types of materials in this subseries are primarily paper documents and bound reports that deomonstrate Marshall's daily activities and areas of interest throughout her multidecade career. A large quantity of files related to education reform are of particular interest, especially those regarding the City University of New York (CUNY) public higher education system. As a CUNY-educated teacher prior to becoming an elected official, Marshall's personal and political resolve to advocate for...

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Meeting minutes, public hearings, and other materials related to Queens Community Board No. 3 (Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst and North Corona, as well as LaGuardia Airport). Also related to Elmcor activities.

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Council of Black Elected Democrats (COBED)

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Reports, press releases, program plans, issues, advocacy, and some correspondence related to higher education at the City University of New York (CUNY).

Abstract Helen Marie Marshall (1929–2017) was an American politician and community organizer who served in the various elected positions of New York State Assemblymember, New York City Councilmember, and Queens Borough President between the 1980s and mid-2010s. Documenting the legacy of her personal life and career as an African American woman of Guyanese heritage, the Helen Marshall Papers are comprised of 35.75 linear feet of materials dating from the 1920s through 2014. Including records such as...