Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Arthur, George K., 1934-
- Abstract:
- Buffalo native George K. Arthur has been active on the local political scene for nearly half a century. Notably, he served on the Erie County Board of Supervisors from 1964-1967, as Ellicott District Councilman from 1970-1978, and then as Councilman-at-Large in 1978, eventually serving as Common Council President from 1984 until his retirement in 1996. Along the way, he ran for mayor in 1985 as the unendorsed Democratic candidate, narrowly losing to incumbent Jimmy Griffin. In 2010, he served as Secretary of the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority. The collection contains a wealth of information concerning politics in the Buffalo and Western New York region.
- Extent:
- 152 linear feet, 115 boxes, and 13 scrapbooks
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and Content:
The collection contains a wealth of information concerning politics in the Buffalo and Western New York region. The collection includes: scrapbooks; certificates; plaques; photographs; videotapes; badges; newspapers; invitations; brochures; ephemera; and correspondence. Some of the topics include: the buffalo waterfront (guide to specific materials available upon request); campaign materials for his several offices; newspaper scrapbooks detailing political activity; the African American Cultural Center; various organizations (see keyword/subject guide for specific organization lists).
- Biographical / Historical:
Buffalo native George K. Arthur has been active on the local political scene for nearly half a century. Notably, he served on the Erie County Board of Supervisors from 1964-1967, as Ellicott District Councilman from 1970-1978, and then as Councilman-at-Large in 1978, eventually serving as Common Council President from 1984 until his retirement in 1996. Along the way, he ran for mayor in 1985 as the unendorsed Democratic candidate, narrowly losing to incumbent Jimmy Griffin. In 2010, he served as Secretary of the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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The George Arthur Political Papers Collection is open for research.
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http://library.buffalostate.edu/archives/arthur
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Please visit our Policies page for additional restrictions and copyright information: http://library.buffalostate.edu/archives/policies
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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E. H. Butler LibraryRoom 2141300 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222, United States
- CONTACT:
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716-878-6304