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Papers of Congressman Gary Ackerman Open for Research
Special Collections and Archives is pleased to announce that the papers of former Congressman Gary Ackerman (Queens College class of 1965) are now open for research, with a completed finding aid. Ackerman generously donated his papers to Queens College in 2018, but processing was put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, during the quiet summer months, I was finally able to dedicate time to making this large and historically significant collection accessible. Comprised of 55 boxes, the collection features press clippings, photographs, professional papers, audiovisual materials, and campaign ephemera from Ackerman’s long and storied career serving the people of Queens.
Queens College Special Collections and Archives (SCA) is the repository for over 4,000 linear feet of college records, special collections, and rare books.
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