Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 274
Edward M. Mezvinsky (1937- )
Papers, 1937-2015, undated
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Mezvinsky, Edward M. (1937- ) |
| title: | Papers |
| dates: | 1937-2015, undated |
| extent: | 20 linear feet (35 document boxes, 1 records center carton, 5 oversize boxes, and 2 map case folders) |
| collection number: | MS 274 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research, excluding exceptions noted. Unpublished records of the House Judiciary Committee, per decision of the House Judiciary Committee to treat the President Nixon impeachment inquiry records as executive session records, are closed until August 2024. |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department. Copyright and literary rights retained by Edward Mezvinsky during his lifetime. |
| preferred citation: | Edward M. Mezvinsky Papers, MS 274, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Abstract
Former Congressman Edward Mezvinsky was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1968, where he served from 1969-1971. Mezvinsky then served two terms (1973-1977) in the U.S. House of Representatives for Iowa’s first district. He was a member of the House Judiciary Committee which recommended the impeachment of President Nixon. President Carter appointed Mezvinsky as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in 1977, which he held until 1979. This collection includes biographical material, reports, correspondence, publications, news clippings, photographs, surveys, interviews, promotional material, videotapes, audiocassettes, and artifacts. Subjects include his experience on the House Judiciary Committee during its investigations of President Richard M. Nixon, and its recommendation for impeachment, his time as Representative of the U.S. on the Human Rights Commission of the United Nations, political campaign materials, and his childhood in Ames, Iowa. |
Biographical note
Born January 17, 1937, Edward M. Mezvinsky was a member of the U.S. Congress, representing Iowa's first district (1973 to 1977). Prior to his election to Congress, he served as State Representative from Johnson County, Iowa 1969-1971 and was known as a strong consumer advocate and vigorous foe of special interest influence in government. From 1965-67, he was the Legislative Assistant to Congressman Neal Smith of Iowa. Mezvinsky received presidential commendation for his work in traffic and highway safety and food inspection. Congressman Mezvinsky was a member of the House Judiciary Committee when it considered one of the gravest issues to face this nation – the impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon. During the critical Watergate investigation, Mezvinsky supported five articles of impeachment, including the one he drafted and sponsored dealing with President Nixon’s income tax and personal finances. He was elected Chairman of the Freshman Democratic members of Congress and assumed a leadership position on the House Democratic Party Steering and Policy Committee. Under his leadership they had a significant impact on the laws of financing political campaigns and the reform of the Congressional budget process. President Carter appointed Mezvinsky to serve as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights from 1977 to 1979. Mezvinsky continued his participation in politics and public service in Pennsylvania during the 1980s, serving as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee, and running for U.S. Senate, Attorney General, and Lieutenant Governor. Mezvinsky was born at Mary Greeley Hospital, Ames, Iowa on January 17, 1937, the son of immigrant parents from Czarist Russian (now the Ukraine) and Poland. As a student at Ames Senior High school, he was an All-State receiver in football and played on the state championship basketball and track teams. He received his B.A. from the University of Iowa, where he was President of the Student Union Association and President of the Big Ten Association. Mezvinsky holds a Master of Arts Degree in Political Science and a J.D. Degree in Law from the University of California. He is the author of the book A Term to Remember, published in 1977, which chronicles his role on the US House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment proceedings during Watergate and has written articles and opinions for the Georgetown Law Journal, The Des Moines Register, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. He has six daughters: Margot, Vera, Elsa, Eve, Lee Heh, Holly and two sons: Marc and Andrew. |
Collection description
This collection (1937-2015, undated) includes biographical material, reports, correspondence, publications, news clippings, photographs, surveys, interviews, promotional material, videotapes, audiocassettes, and artifacts. The materials document Mezvinsky's political and personal life. Subjects include his experience on the House Judiciary Committee during its investigations of President Richard M. Nixon and its recommendations for impeachment, his time as Representative of the United States (U.S.) on the Human Rights Commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (U.N.), political campaign materials, and his childhood in Ames. Also included are documents related to Mezvinsky's book about the Watergate hearings, A Term to Remember. |
Related materials
A Term to Remember (call no. E840.8.M49 A37 1977) For collections documenting the Mezvinsky family in Ames, Iowa, in addition to a recording of the 2013 Ames Historical Society lecture, "Abe Mezvinsky: His Life and Legacy in Ames, 1933 to 1980," contact the Ames Historical Society. For additional collections available in the Special Collections Department related to public officials, including legislators, please see the Public Officials Collections Guide. |
Organization
Description of series
| Series 1 | Biographical and Personal Files | 1937-2013, undated |
| extent: | 0.42 linear feet | |
| description: | This series includes news clippings, correspondence, cards, invitations, photographs, artifacts, and other materials documenting Mezvinsky's childhood in Ames, his university education, and his pursuits outside of his political career. The series is listed chronologically, with artifacts listed at the end. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Biographical Information |
1937, undated |
1 |
2 |
Childhood: Newspapers and Brochures |
1940-1990, undated |
18 |
1 |
Photographs: Childhood (1 of 2) (64 b/w) |
1942-1952, undated |
18 |
2 |
Photographs: Childhood (2 of 2) (26 b/w) |
1942-1952, undated |
1 |
3 |
Correspondences: Abe Mezvinsky |
1944-1977 |
18 |
3 |
Photographs: College and High School (1 of 2) (39 b/w) |
1950-1957, undated |
18 |
4 |
Photographs: College and High School (2 of 2) (19 b/w) |
1950-1957, undated |
1 |
4 |
Certificates and Awards |
1950-2001, undated |
1 |
5 |
Hawkeyes Boys State |
1953 |
21 |
4 |
All-State Football Poster |
1954 |
1 |
6 |
Correspondence |
1954-2000, undated |
1 |
7 |
Cards (5 color photographs) |
1955-2002, undated |
1 |
8 |
Education: University of California - Political Science Masters Thesis, "The President and His Political Party: A Comparative Study of Roosevelt and Eisenhower" |
1963 |
1 |
9 |
University of Iowa Commencement |
1960 |
21 |
1 |
Certificates and Diplomas |
1963-1980 |
1 |
10 |
Family: Brochures and News Clippings |
1963-1995, undated |
1 |
11 |
Legal Documents |
1966-1976, undated |
1 |
12 |
Correspondence |
1969-1996, undated |
1 |
13 |
Inaugural Invitation |
1973 |
1 |
14 |
Family Letters |
1975, undated |
2 |
1 |
Carter/Mondale Inauguration Invitation |
1977 |
2 |
2 |
Inauguration of the President |
1977 |
17 |
2 |
News clippings (originals) |
1977-1990 |
2 |
3 |
Synagogue: Brochures and Bar Mitzvahs (6 b/w) |
1979-1981, undated |
19 |
5 |
Photographs: Edward Mezvinsky with Friends (8 b/w, 14 color) |
1980-1994, undated |
15 |
6 |
Bar Registers and Directories: Mezvinsky Listings |
1994-2000 |
18 |
5 |
Photographs: Family (1 of 3) (49 color) |
1997-2001, undated |
18 |
6 |
Photographs: Family (2 of 3) (43 color, 1 color negative) |
1997-2001, undated |
18 |
7 |
Photographs: Family (3 of 3) (29 b/w) |
undated |
2 |
4 |
AFNA (American Fitness and Nutrition Academy) Education and Research Fund: Banquet Programme |
1999 |
2 |
5 |
Mildred Margolies: Obituary and Memorial Service |
2000 |
19 |
10 |
Open House and Reception (University Library), University Lectures discussion, and other Ames events (October 17, 18) |
2013 |
2 |
6 |
Slides: Family (72 color slides) |
undated |
2 |
7 |
Notes from Daughters and "Lea-Mez Editorial" |
undated |
20 |
1 |
Baby Photographs of Edward Mezvinsky (3 b/w) |
undated |
21 |
3 |
Caricature |
undated |
Artifact Collection |
Track and Swimming Ribbons (Artifacts 2009-008.027-.067) |
1947-1955, undated |
|
Artifact Collection |
Boys State Ribbons (Artifacts 2009-008.068-.070) |
1954 |
|
Artifact Collection |
School Hat and Sports Letters for Letterman’s Jacket (Artifacts 2009-008.007-.011) |
1955, undated |
|
Artifact Collection |
Carter-Mondale Scarf (Artifact 2009-008.026) |
1970s |
|
Artifact Collection |
Plaque from the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (Artifact 2009-008.003) |
1976 |
|
Artifact Collection |
Fraternal Paddles (Artifacts 2009-008.022-.025) |
1950s circa |
|
Artifact Collection |
Edward Mezvinsky’s Pennant, Letter, and Beanie from Ames Central Junior High (Artifacts 2009-008.004-.006) |
undated |
|
Artifact Collection |
Chevrons for Letterman Jacket (Artifact 2009-008.013-.015) |
undated |
|
Artifact Collection |
Pen from President Ford (Artifact 2009-008.012) |
undated |
|
Artifact Collection |
Trophy Topper from a Track and Field Trophy (Artifact 2009-008.016) |
undated |
|
Description of series
| Series 2 | House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Inquiry of Richard M. Nixon | 1972-1986, undated |
| extent: | 6.93 linear feet | |
| description: | This series contains reports, correspondence, publications, news clippings, and artifacts. Also included are documents related to Mezvinsky's book about the Watergate hearings, A Term to Remember. Unpublished records of the House Judiciary Committee are closed until 2024. The series is listed chronologically, with artifacts listed at the end. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
2 |
8 |
Nixon Impeachment News Clippings |
1972-1974 |
2 |
9 |
Book: Hearings Before the Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives Ninety-Third Congress - Session on Gerald Ford to Vice Presidency |
1973 |
2 |
10 |
Book: The End of a Presidency |
1973 |
3 |
1 |
ACLU Brief: "The First Pamphlet Proposing the Creation of Committees of Corresondence to Redeem the Consitution" |
1973 |
3 |
2 |
House Resolution 629 of the 93rd Congress 1st Session Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to Investigate the Possibility of Impeaching President Nixon |
1973 |
3 |
3 |
New York University Law School Brief on Impeachment |
1973 |
3 |
4 |
Yale Law School Brief |
1973 |
3 |
5 |
Articles Regarding the Impeachment |
1973-1974 |
3 |
6 |
News Clippings: Mezvinsky, Iowa, and Regarding the 20th Anniversary of the Watergate Break-In |
1973-1992, undated |
3 |
7 |
ITT Corporation Matter |
1974 |
3 |
8 |
Report: "Examination of President Nixon's Tax Return for 1969 Through 1972" |
1974 |
3 |
9 |
Impeachment of Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States, Report of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives. See also copy signed by Members of the Committee, Artifact 2009-008.002 |
1974 |
4 |
1 |
Correspondence: Charles Wiggins to Peter Rodino |
1974 |
4 |
2 |
Article about Mezvinsky by Hugh Sidey: "We Cannot Run Away" Time |
1974 |
4 |
3 |
Report: "Expenditure of Federal Funds in Support of Presidential Properties" |
1974 |
4 |
4 |
Columbia Law School Brief |
1974 |
4 |
5 |
Court Proceedings |
1974 |
4 |
6 |
Report: "The Impeachment Inquiry: What It Means" |
1974 |
4 |
7 |
Book: Watergate, Politics, and the Legal Process |
1974 |
4 |
8 |
Letters from Constituents and Others Regarding the Impeachment |
1974 |
4 |
9 |
News Clippings Regarding Mezvinsky |
1974 |
4 |
10 |
Report Prepared by a Panel of the National Academy of Public Administration: "Watergate - Its Implications for Responsible Government" |
1974 |
4 |
11 |
Report by Ralph K. Winter Jr.: "Watergate and the Law - Political Campagins and Presidential Power" |
1974 |
4 |
12 |
Confirmation of Nelson A. Rockefeller as Vice President of the United States |
1974 |
4 |
14 |
Report: "Comparison of White House and Judiciary Committee Transcripts of Eight Recorded Presidential Conversations" |
1974 |
19 |
9 |
House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Inquiry: Debate on Articles of Impeachment: Statement by Edward Mezvinsky (July 25, 1974) (includes 1 DVD) |
1974 |
4 |
13 |
Photograph of Edward Mezvinsky (1 b/w) |
1974 circa |
4 |
15 |
Press Releases and News Clippings: Nixon Impeachment |
1974, undated |
4 |
16 |
Statements of Information: Internal Revenue Service |
1974, undated |
4 |
17 |
Letter to Albert Jenner Regarding his Signature on the Judiciary Committee Report and Photograph (for report, see Artifact 2009-008.002; for photograph see Map Case C406 D012) |
1975 |
4 |
18 |
Publication: "Federal Income Tax Evasion as an Impeachable Offense" by Edward M. Mezvinsky and Doris Freedman in Georgetown Law Journal. Vol. 63, No. 5 |
1975 |
Map case |
C405 D012 |
Photograph (signed): House Judiciary Committee |
1975 circa |
4 |
19 |
Correspondence: Nixon Pardon |
1976 |
14 |
2 |
Writings: A Term to Remember - Reviews |
1977 |
4 |
20 |
Writings: A Term to Remember - Correspondence |
1977-1978, undated |
4 |
21 |
Writings: A Term to Remember - Original Photographs (22 b/w, 1 b/w negative) |
1979, undated |
4 |
22 |
News Clippings and Notes |
1979, undated |
4 |
23 |
Letter from Citizen Regarding the Impeachment |
1986 |
4 |
24 |
Correspondence: Congressman Brad Sherman's Comparison of Nixon and Clinton Impeachment |
1998 |
4 |
25 |
Honorable Edward Mezvinsky from We the People: A Dialogue of Opinions |
undated |
Artifacts Collection |
Book: Impeachment of Richard Nixon, President of the United States: Report of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives (With Signatures) (Artifact 2009-008.002) |
1974 |
|
Artifacts Collection |
Gavel Used in the Nixon Impeachment (Artifact 2009-008.001) |
1974 |
|
Description of series
| Series 3 | Gerald Ford Hearings | 1971-1974, undated |
| extent: | 0.84 linear feet | |
| description: | This series contains reports, correspondence, news clippings, publications, interviews, and reports regarding the nomination of Gerald Ford for Vice President of the United States. The series is listed chronologically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
4 |
27 |
Interview Questions for Gerald Ford |
1971, undated |
4 |
28 |
Ford Confirmation as Vice President |
1973 |
4 |
29 |
Correspondence: Gerald Ford Nomination |
1973 |
5 |
1 |
Report of Proceedings: Nomination of Gerald Ford as Vice President - Morning Session, Vol. 1 |
1973 |
5 |
2 |
Report of Proceedings: Nomination of Gerald Ford as Vice President - Morning Session, Vol. 3 |
1973 |
5 |
3 |
Report of Proceedings: Nomination of Gerald Ford as Vice President - Morning Session, Vol. 5 |
1973 |
5 |
4 |
Report of Proceedings: Nomination of Gerald Ford as Vice President - Afternoon Session, Vol. 6 |
1973 |
5 |
5 |
Report of Proceedings: Nomination of Gerald Ford as Vice President - Executive Session (1 of 3) |
1973 |
5 |
6 |
Report of Proceedings: Nomination of Gerald Ford as Vice President - Executive Session (2 of 3) |
1973 |
5 |
7 |
Report of Proceedings: Nomination of Gerald Ford as Vice President - Executive Session (3 of 3) |
1973 |
6 |
1 |
Report of Proceedings: Nomination of Gerald Ford as Vice President - Vol. 7 |
1973 |
6 |
2 |
Report of Proceedings: Nomination of Gerald Ford as Vice President - Vol. 8 |
1973 |
6 |
3 |
"Selected News Articles on Gerald Ford" Compilation |
1973 |
6 |
4 |
Correspondence: Court Proceedings |
1974 |
6 |
5 |
Gerald Ford Pardon to Richard Nixon |
1974 |
6 |
6 |
News Clippings |
1974 |
6 |
7 |
Publications on Impeachment |
1974 |
Description of series
| Series 4 | United Nations | 1969-1982, undated |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet | |
| description: | This series contains subject files, correspondence, news clippings, publications, statements, reports, and photographs regarding Mezvinsky's work as U.S. Representative on the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. The series is listed chronologically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
6 |
8 |
Subject Files: Ukraine (1 of 2) |
1969-1978 |
6 |
9 |
Subject Files: Ukraine (2 of 2) |
1969-1978 |
6 |
10 |
Subject Files: Ukraine Political Prisoners |
1972-1978 |
6 |
11 |
Subject Files: Armenia |
1974, undated |
7 |
1 |
Correspondence |
1974-1976, undated |
7 |
2 |
Leaflets and Informational Material (1 b/w photograph) |
1975-1979 |
7 |
3 |
Appointment Announcement |
1977 |
7 |
4 |
Appointment Reception |
1977 |
7 |
5 |
News Clipping |
1977 |
Map case |
C406 D012 |
Certificate: Representative of the United States of America on the Human Rights Commission of the United Nations |
1977 |
7 |
6 |
Swearing in as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Commission (41 b/w photographs) |
1977, undated |
7 |
7 |
News Clippings |
1977-1978, undated |
7 |
8 |
Correspondence: Chile |
1977-1979 |
7 |
9 |
Reports |
1977-1979 |
7 |
10 |
Correspondence |
1977-1985 |
7 |
11 |
Belgrade Follow-Up Meeting to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe Reports |
1978 |
7 |
12 |
Palestine |
1978 |
7 |
13 |
Seminar on National and Local Institutions for the Promotion of Human Rights |
1978 |
7 |
14 |
Subcommission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities |
1978 |
7 |
15 |
Subject Files: Byelorussia |
1978 |
7 |
16 |
Subject Files: Soviet Union - Crimson Tatars |
1978 |
8 |
1 |
Subject Files: Eastern Europe Dissident |
1978 |
8 |
2 |
Subject Files: Equatorial Guinea |
1978 |
8 |
3 |
Subject Files: Lithuania |
1978 |
9 |
1 |
Shcharansky Case |
1978 |
8 |
4 |
Subject Files: Soviet Union |
1978, undated |
8 |
5 |
Subject Files: Soviet Union - Dissidents |
1978, undated |
8 |
6 |
Subject Files: Nicaragua |
1978-1979 |
8 |
7 |
Human Rights Commission Statements by Mezvinsky |
1978-1979, undated |
8 |
8 |
Speeches and Reports |
1978-1979, undated |
8 |
9 |
News Clippings |
1978-1980, undated |
8 |
10 |
"Jewish Prisoners of Conscience in the U.S.S.R." |
1979 |
8 |
11 |
Office Passes |
1979 |
8 |
12 |
Letter of Resignation |
1979-1980 |
8 |
13 |
Subject Files: USSR Olympics |
1980 |
8 |
14 |
Subject Files: Yugoslavia |
1982 |
8 |
15 |
Statement: "Human Rights: A Time for Rededication" |
undated |
8 |
16 |
Statement: "Let's Not Escape Into Silence" |
undated |
15 |
10 |
Carter Administration Questionnaire |
undated |
19 |
3 |
Photographs (3 b/w) |
undated |
Description of series
| Series 5 | Iowa and U.S. House of Representatives | 1960-1998, undated |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet | |
| description: | This series contains pamphlets, flyers, photographs and correspondence regarding Mezvinsky's races for the State House of Representatives. The series is listed chronologically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
10 |
1 |
Race Documentation |
1960-1966 |
10 |
2 |
News Clippings |
1962-1969, undated |
13 |
4 |
Bills and Petitions (1 of 2) |
1965-1976, undated |
13 |
5 |
Bills and Petitions (2 of 2) |
1965-1976, undated |
13 |
6 |
Slides: Expo Picnic (38 color slides) |
1967 |
10 |
3 |
Survey of Political Attitudes |
1967 |
10 |
5 |
News Clippings: Meat Inspection |
1967, undated |
10 |
4 |
Survey of Political Attitudes: 3rd Congressional District |
1967, undated |
13 |
7 |
House of Representatives: Meat Inspection Act |
1967-1969, undated |
10 |
6 |
Correspondence |
1967-1982 |
21 |
2 |
State Representative Certificate |
1968 |
10 |
7 |
Bills and Issues |
1968-1969, undated |
22 |
2 |
News Clippings Scrapbook |
1968-1973, undated |
10 |
8 |
State Representative Race News clippings |
1968-1975, undated |
10 |
9 |
Constituent Letters (1 of 3) |
1969 |
10 |
10 |
Constituent Letters (2 of 3) |
1969 |
10 |
11 |
Constituent Letters (3 of 3) |
1969 |
10 |
12 |
House of Representatives Swearing In (1 b/w) |
1969-1973, undated |
11 |
1 |
News Clipping Scrapbooks |
1969-1975, undated |
19 |
8 |
Divisive Primary Revisited - A Case in Iowa, The by Donald Bruce Johnson, James R. Gibson |
1971 |
20 |
2 |
Campaign Workers |
1972 |
19 |
4 |
Photographs: Congress and Washington DC (32 b/w, 1 color) |
1973, undated |
13 |
8 |
Congressional Records: Committee on Armed Services Bombing in Cambodia |
1973 |
11 |
5 |
Committee on the Judiciary: 93rd Congress Pamphlet |
1973-1974 |
22 |
3 |
News Clipping Scrapbook |
1973-1974, undated |
10 |
13 |
Invitation and Cards |
1973-1974, undated |
11 |
2 |
Correspondence |
1973-1975, undated |
11 |
6 |
Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates |
1974 |
13 |
9 |
Congressional Records: Constituent Correspondence |
1974 |
13 |
10 |
News Releases: In Reference to Bills/Petitions |
1974-1975, undated |
Map case |
C406 D012 |
Photograph: U.S. Committee on Government Operations, 94th Congress, 1st session |
1975 circa |
13 |
11 |
Right to Privacy Act of 1976: HR 214 and HR 9515 |
1975-1976 |
11 |
7 |
Publicity and Correspondence |
1975-1986, undated |
14 |
1 |
Argentina |
1976-1998 |
14 |
3 |
News Clippings |
1977 |
20 |
4 |
Contact Sheets (43 b/w) |
undated |
11 |
3 |
House of Representatives Checkbook |
undated |
4 |
26 |
Promotional Slides (6 color) |
undated |
22 |
1 |
Scrapbook: Representatives for Iowa |
undated |
11 |
4 |
Stationery |
undated |
Artifacts Collection |
Stamp: "Congressman Edward Mezvinsky Iowa City, Iowa" (Artifact 2009-008.018) |
undated |
|
Artifacts Collection |
Nameplate (Artifact 2009-008.021) |
undated |
|
Description of series
| Series 6 | Senate Race | 1979-1980, undated |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet | |
| description: | This series contains pamphlets, flyers, photographs and correspondence related to Mezvinsky's race for the Senate. The series is listed chronologically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
11 |
8 |
Campaign Plan |
1979 |
11 |
9 |
Campaign Materials |
1979-1980, undated |
20 |
3 |
Caricature of Edward Mezvinsky |
1980 |
11 |
10 |
News Clippings |
1980 |
11 |
11 |
Promotional Material |
1980 |
11 |
12 |
Statements |
1980 |
11 |
13 |
Correspondence |
1980, undated |
11 |
14 |
Promotional Materials |
1980, undated |
11 |
15 |
Radio Spots (2 Reel-to-Reel Audio Tapes) |
1980, undated |
Artifact Collection |
Campaign Buttons (Artifacts 2009-008.019-.020) |
1980 |
|
Description of series
| Series 7 | Attorney General Race | 1988, undated |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet | |
| description: | This series contains press releases, promotional material, news clippings, pamphlets, flyers, photographs and correspondence related to Mezvinsky's race for Attorney General in Pennsylvania. The series is listed alphabetically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
12 |
8 |
Campaign Documents: Includes Interview Transcripts, Invitations, Campaign Plan, Schedules |
1988, undated |
11 |
16 |
Correspondence |
1988 |
10 |
14 |
Event Tickets |
1988 |
15 |
11 |
Mezvinsky Interview with Daily News |
1988 circa |
11 |
17 |
News Clippings (1 of 6) |
1988 |
11 |
18 |
News Clippings (2 of 6) |
1988 |
12 |
1 |
News Clippings (3 of 6) |
1988 |
12 |
2 |
News Clippings (4 of 6) |
1988 |
12 |
3 |
News Clippings (5 of 6) |
1988 |
12 |
4 |
News Clippings (6 of 6) |
1988 |
Map case |
C406 D012 |
Campaign News Clipping (copy) |
1988 |
12 |
5 |
News Clippings: articles by Edward Mezvinsky |
1988 |
12 |
6 |
Press Releases |
1988 |
12 |
7 |
Promotional Material |
1988 |
12 |
9 |
Statements and Speeches |
1988, undated |
12 |
10 |
Pennsylvania Attorney General Race News Clipping |
1988 circa |
12 |
11 |
Political Cartoon |
undated |
Artifacts Collection |
Stamp "Mezvinsky for Attorney General" (Artifact 2009-008.017) |
1988 circa |
|
Description of series
| Series 8 | Lieutenant Governor Race | 1990 |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet | |
| description: | This series contains pamphlets, flyers, photographs, news clippings, and correspondence regarding Mezvinsky's race for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania. The series is listed alphabetically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
12 |
12 |
Campaign Materials |
1990 |
12 |
13 |
Correspondence |
1990 |
10 |
15 |
Interview transcript |
1990 |
13 |
1 |
News Clippings |
1990 |
13 |
2 |
Promotional Materials (includes 3 b/w photographs) |
1990 |
13 |
3 |
Statements |
1990 |
Description of series
| Series 9 | Political Affairs | 1980-2015, undated |
| extent: | 0.42 linear feet | |
| description: | This series contains pamphlets, flyers, photographs and correspondence regarding Mezvinsky's work in political affairs after leaving the U.S. House of Representatives. His campaign material for Senate, Attorney General, and Lieutenant Governor can be found in other series. The series is listed chronologically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
14 |
4 |
Democratic Party Endorsements |
1980-1983 |
14 |
5 |
Correspondence: Balaban and Balaban |
1980-1986 |
14 |
6 |
Correspondence and News Clippings (includes 2 color photographs) |
1981-1982, undated |
19 |
6 |
Photographs: Democratic Convention (4 b/w, 1 color photographs) |
1982 |
14 |
7 |
Democratic Committees |
1982-1986 |
14 |
8 |
Magazine Article: "Family of Leaders" |
1983 |
14 |
9 |
Democratic State Convention |
1983-1984 |
14 |
10 |
Pennsylvania Democratic State Chairman |
1984, undated |
14 |
11 |
Forums |
1985-1986, undated |
14 |
12 |
State Committee: Correspondence and News Clippings |
1985-1993, undated |
14 |
13 |
Correspondence and News Clippings |
2015 |
15 |
1 |
Democratic State Committee: County Chairman |
1988-1990 |
15 |
2 |
Articles: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Fraud |
1989 |
15 |
3 |
Who's Who and Congressional Directories |
1989-1999 |
15 |
4 |
Second National Federal Savings Bank News Clippings |
1990,1991 |
15 |
5 |
Correspondence: Montgomery County Democratic Party |
1994 |
15 |
7 |
Iowa Democratic Party |
1995 |
19 |
7 |
Contact Sheets (3 b/w sheets) |
1995 circa, undated |
15 |
8 |
Speech on John F. Kennedy Book: Notes |
1996 |
15 |
9 |
Political Race: News Clipping and Schedule for Pennsylvania State Chairman |
1996, undated |
15 |
12 |
News Clippings |
undated |
21 |
5 |
Promotional Banner |
undated |
18 |
8 |
Photographs: Edward Mezvinsky (34 b/w, 4 color) |
undated |
19 |
1 |
Photographs: Edward Mezvinsky with Public (1 of 2) (44 b/w, 2 color) |
undated |
19 |
2 |
Photographs: Edward Mezvinsky with Public (2 of 2) (34 b/w, 2 color) |
undated |
Description of series
| Series 10 | Video Tapes and Audio Cassettes | 1972-1988, undated |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet | |
| description: | This series contains video tapes and audio cassettes of Mezvinsky's political campagins, political affairs, and promotional material. Also included are the videos used at the October 17, 2013 events at Iowa State University: University Library's Open House and Reception and a University Lectures' Watergate Forty Years Later: What Lessons Have We Learned? Ed Mezvinsky, Elizabeth Holtzman and Jonathan Yarowsky. The series is listed chronologically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
41 |
|
Campaign Videos (10 2" quadruplex videos; please contact the Special Collections Department - restricted due to video format and limited playback options) |
1972-1980, undated |
15 |
13 |
Congressional Records - Nixon Impeachment Hearings: Judiciary Committee Impeachment Vote - ABC News (1 Audio Cassette) |
1974 |
17 |
7 |
"New Buttons" Campagin (1 VHS Videotape) |
1980 |
17 |
6 |
Democratic Convention (1 VHS Videotape) |
1982 |
16 |
1 |
Mezvinsky for Attorney General (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
16 |
2 |
"Doak and Shrum: Mezvinsky Compare 200" (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
16 |
3 |
"Doak and Shrum: Mezvinsky Wrong 102" (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
16 |
4 |
"Doak and Shrum: Mezvinsky for Attorney General" Ad: Right 101 Wrong 102 (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
16 |
5 |
"Doak and Shrum: Mezvinsky" Ad: Scranton 300 (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
16 |
6 |
"Campagin Group Mezvinsky for Attorney General" Ad: Richard 1:30 (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
16 |
7 |
"Doak and Shrum: Mezvinsky" Ad: Toxic 103:30 (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
16 |
8 |
"Doak and Shrum: Mezvinsky" Ads: Right Revisited - Toxic - Famous Friends - Bags - Compare - Robert (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
16 |
9 |
"Doak and Shrum: Mezvinsky" Ads: Right Revisited - Toxic - Famous Friends - Bags - Compare - Robert (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
16 |
10 |
"Doak and Shrum: Mezvinsky" Ads: Right Revisited - Toxic - Famous Friends (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
17 |
3 |
"Doak and Shrum: Gephardt for President" Ad: 8 Cuts List Enclosed (1 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
17 |
4-5 |
Attorney General News Clips: "OCC Show" (2 VHS Videotape) |
1988 |
15 |
14-15 |
Interviews (1 Reel-to-Reel Audio Tape, 1 Audio Cassette) |
1988, undated |
17 |
8 |
Videos created for University Library's Open House and Reception, and University Lectures Program: DVD: full-length Mezvinsky interview; "Reflections of Watergate" (shown at university lectures panel presentation); Bruce Braley and John Conyers, Jr. greeting; Tom Harkin greeting; DVD: video of Library Open House; DVD: University Lectures panel |
2013 |
15 |
16 |
"People for Mezvinsky" (1 Audio Cassette) |
undated |
15 |
17 |
Congressional Records - Nixon Impeachment Hearings: Donahue and the Subpoena (1 Audio Cassette) |
undated |
15 |
18 |
Interview with Abe Mezvinsky: NPR and WOI Radio (1 Audio Cassette) |
undated |
16 |
16 |
Congressional Records - Nixon Impeachment Hearings: Dona Hue and the Subpoena (1 Audio Cassette) |
undated |
15 |
17 |
Abe Mezvinsky Interview: NPR and WOI Radio (2 Audio Cassettes) |
undated |
15 |
16 |
"People for Mezvinsky" (1 Audio Cassette) |
undated |
17 |
1 |
Soviet Jews Interviews: Lemer, Scharansky, Slepak (1 Reel-to-Reel Audio Tape) |
undated |