John C. Anderson Papers
Collection ID
Acc. 605
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Collecting Areas
Description
Collection Summary
Title
John C. Anderson Papers
Dates
1979-1983
Collection ID
Acc. 605
Creator
Anderson, John C.
Quantity
9 linear feet (9 boxes)
Repository
Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries
Language
Materials in English
Detailed Collection Information
Biographical Note
City Councilman John C. Anderson was an African American and gay member of Philadelphia City Council from 1979 until his death in 1983.
Description of Collection
This collection contains materials related to various Philadelphia city agencies; City Council bills, ordinances, and issues; correspondence; and election-related materials.
Organization and Arrangement
The collection is arranged into 7 series as follows:
Series 1: City Agencies, 1975-1980
Series 2: City Council Bills, 1980-1983
Series 3: City Council Issues, 1978-1983
Series 4: Correspondence, 1980-1983
Series 5: Election Material, 1979-1984
Series 6: Organizations, undated
Series 7: Recommendations/Requests, 1980-1983
Patron Information
Research Access
Collection is open for research.
Collections Stored Off-Site
This collection may be housed off-site at the Library Depository, and require up to two business days to retrieve. Please review the finding aid and be prepared to identify specific materials to be retrieved. Contact the Special Collections Research Center in advance of your visit, so that materials may be relocated to the reading room for research.
Publication and Copyright Information
The John C. Anderson Papers are in custody of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John C. Anderson Papers, Accession 605, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Deposited by Eileen M. O'Brien, Administrative Assistant to John C. Anderson, November 1985.
Processing Information
Finding aid revised according to contemporary archival standards in June 2015.
Index Terms
The following headings have been used to index the description of this collection in Temple University’s electronic catalog:
Personal/Family Names:
Anderson, John C.
Corporate Names:
Philadelphia (Pa.). City Council
Subjects:
African Americans -- Politics and government -- Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Gays -- Politics and government -- Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Municipal government -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Places:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Material Types:
Clippings
Correspondence
Legal documents
Manuscripts
Reports
Inventory
Series 1: City Agencies, 1975-1980
1 Common Pleas Court. Miscellaneous Correspondence/Materials 1983
1 Common Pleas Court. Miscellaneous Correspondence/Materials 1982
1 Common Pleas Court. Miscellaneous Correspondence/Materials 1981
1 Common Pleas Court. Miscellaneous Correspondence/Materials 1980
1 Department of Licenses and Inspections. Miscellaneous Correspondence/Materials 1983
1 Department of Licenses and Inspections. Miscellaneous Correspondence/Materials 1982
1 Department of Licenses and Inspections. Miscellaneous Correspondence/Materials 1981
1 Department of Licenses and Inspections. Miscellaneous Correspondence/Materials 1980
1 Department of Licenses and Inspections. Gift Property Program Undated
1 Department of Licenses and Inspections Undated
1 Managing Director (Municipal Services) Undated
1 Office of Housing and Community Development Undated
1 Parking Authority. Philadelphia Undated
1 Police Department Undated
1 Police Department. Mayor's Task Force Undated
1 Philadelphia School System Undated
1 Philadelphia School System. Miscellaneous Correspondence Undated
1 Non.Transfer Requests Undated
2 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Routes A and R (bus) November 17-July 7, 1983
2 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Routes A and R (bus) June 27, 1983-September 10, 1982
2 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Route G (bus) September 1983
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence November 18-July 8, 1983
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence June 30-January 3, 1983
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence December 22-July 7, 1982
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence June 29-January 5, 1982
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence December 24-October 1, 1981
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence September 25-June 2, 1981
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence May 29-January 7, 1981
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence December 30-October 2, 1980
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence September 26 . July 1, 1980
2 Philadelphia Streets Department (Municipal Services). Correspondence June 25-January 30, 1980
2 Traffic Engineering (Municipal Services). Correspondence November 30-January 24, 1983
2 Traffic Engineering (Municipal Services). Correspondence November 8-January 5, 1982
2 Traffic Engineering (Municipal Services). Correspondence December 23-October 2, 1981
2 Water/Sewer Department. Correspondence November 22-January 6, 1983
2 Water/Sewer Department. Correspondence September 30-January 6, 1982
2 Water/Sewer Department. Correspondence December 17-Miscellaneous, 1981
2 Water/Sewer Department. Correspondence August 8-July 8, 1980, December 1979
2 Zoning. Correspondence July 20-March 16, 1983
2 Zoning. Correspondence December 6 . January 6, 1982
2 Zoning. Correspondence December 8 . January 22, 1981
2 Zoning. Correspondence 1975, 1979, November 30- May 19, 1980
Series 2: City Council Bills, 1980-1983
3 Bill #5, 6. Amendment to Curfew Ordinance. Introduced January 24, 1980 June 26-January 24, 1980
3 Bill #12. Police Abuse. Introduced January 31,1980
3 Bill #12. Correspondence/Materials December 9-April 1,1980
3 Bill #12. Correspondence/Materials March 31-January 11, 1980
3 Bill #265. Juvenile Curfew. Introduced June 19, 1980 October 8-May 10, 1980
3 Bills #336, 377. Private Clubs/Bars. Introduced August 7, 1980, April 24. March 16, 1981, December 31-August 7, 1980
3 Bill #709. Condominium Conversion Tax. Introduced May 7, 1981 1981
3 Bill #709. Correspondence June 10-April 21, 1982
3 Bill #709. Correspondence October 26-March 10, 1981
3 Bill #723. Real Estate Non. Utilization Tax. Introduced May 14, 1981
3 Bill #723. Correspondence April 29-April 5, 1983, 1982
3 Bill #723. Correspondence August 18-May 14, 1981, 1980
3 Bill #791. Sullivan Principles: U.S. Investment in South Africa. Introduced June 25, 1981
3 Bill #899,900,902. Rent Control Undated
3 J.C.A. Counsel to City Council. Introduced August 4, 1977
3 Bill #997. Kerosene Heaters Undated
3 Bill #997. Correspondence January 20-January 6, 1982
3 Bill #997. Correspondence December 24-December 1, 1981
3 Bill #1060. South African Divestment. Amended to Bills #791, 894. Introduced January 7, 1982
3 Bill #1060. Correspondence June 18-February 3, 1982, 1981
3 Bill #1060. Related Materials Undated
3 Bill #1118. Plant Closing Notification. Introduced February 11, 1982
3 Bill #1118. Miscellaneous Correspondence 1983, August 26-February 11, 1982
3 Bill #1118. Related Materials 1981
3 Bill #1179. Kerosene Heaters. Introduced March 18, 1982. (See also Bill #997)
3 Bill #1179. Correspondence January 1983
3 Bill #1179. Correspondence December 16-January 5, 1982
3 Bill #1250. Real Estate Non-Utilization Tax. (See also Bill #723) Introduced April 29, 1982
3 Ordinance #1250. June 10, 1982
3 Ordinance #1250. Correspondence May 10-April, 1983
3 Ordinance #1250. Correspondence June 10-April 2, 1982
3 Ordinance #1250. Correspondence 1981, 1980
3 Bill #1346. Local Preferences in Local Contract Awards. Introduced June 17, 1982
3 Bill #1346. Correspondence September 30-February 28, 1983
3 Bill #1346. Correspondence September 24-June 16, 1982
3 Bill #1456. Tax Abatement, New Residential Construction. Introduced September 16, 1982
3 Ordinance #1456. January 28, 1983
3 Ordinance #1456. Correspondence February 1-January 3, 1983
3 Ordinance #1456. Correspondence December 7- August 12, 1982
3 Bill #1459. Naval Home Reuse. Introduced September 17, 1982.
3 Bill #1459. Correspondence 1983, December 21- January 19, 1982
3 Bill #1459. Related Materials Undated
3 Bills #1500, 1501. Revision of City Officials Salaries, Disclosure of City Officials Financial Statements. Introduced September 30, 1982
3 Ordinance #1500. November 18, 1982
3 Ordinance #1500. Correspondence October 26- September 16, 1982
3 Bill #1511. City Depositories. Introduced October 7, 1982
3 Bill #1530. Trash to Steam. Introduced October 21, 1982
3 Bill #1530. Correspondence 1983, 1982
3 Bill #1696. Real Estate Non-Utilization Tax Repeal Undated
3 Bill #1741. Anti-Graffiti, Graffiti Removal. Introduced May 12, 1983
3 Bill #1754. Ethnic Intimidation and Institutional Vandalism. (Amendment to Bill #1237)
3 Ordinance #1754 August 2, 1983
3 Ordinance #1753. Correspondence June 17-January 26, 1983
3 Ordinance #1753. Correspondence November 8-June 11, 1982
3 Bill #1759. Charter Amendment, Run Without Resigning. Introduced June 9, 1983
3 Resolution #1124. July 1-May 26, 1983
Series 3: City Council Issues, 1978-1983
3 Adam's Mark. Urban Development Action Grant. Resolution #1133 June 1983
3 Administration/Services of City Council Technical and Planning Staff Proposals for a Critical Agenda October 12, 1982
3 Summary of Human Services Bills and Resolutions September 23, 1982
3 Staff Report. City Council's Power under the Home Rule Charter September 15, 1982
3 Executive Summary of Philadelphia Services that benefit Nonresidents Undated
3 Council of the City of Philadelphia Bills: 1040, 1245. May 12, 1982
3 Organization Chart of Philadelphia City Council September 2, 1981
4 Operating Budget. Information/Alternatives 1983-1984
4 Operating Fiscal Year Budget Changes May 26, 1983
4 New Capital Program May 12, 1983
4 Swimming Pool Openings (Savings) May 12, 1983
4 Caucus of April 28, 1983 April 29, 1983
4 Analysis of School District Proposed Budget April 29, 1983
4 Transmittal of School District Budget Analysis April 28, 1983
4 Board of Revision of Taxes Undated
4 Tax Revenue Table Undated
4 Meter Reading Undated
4 Cable Television Undated
4 Companies Undated
4 Cablevision Undated
4 Comcast Corporation. Correspondence 1983-1980
4 Annual Reports 1981-1978
4 Cox Cable Philadelphia, Inc.
4 Kalba Bowen Associates, Inc.
4 Rollins Inc., Cablevision: Correspondence 1983, 1982
4 Annual Reports 1982-1981
4 Wade Communications: Correspondence 1983
4 Information and Related Materials 1983
4 Information and Related Materials 1982
4 Data Material. Clippings 1982
4 Data Material. Clippings 1981-1978
4 Community TV: Other Examples. Austin, Baltimore, Boston, etc. Undated
4 Mayor's Advisory Commission. Undated
4 Census 1980
4 Charter Commission Undated
4 Charter Revision Undated
5 Charter Revision: School Board Undated
5 City Commissioner: Hon. Joseph Vignola Undated
5 Committee of Seventy Undated
5 Condominium Conversion Undated
5 New Convention Center Undated
5 Deferred Compensation Undated
5 Gift Property Program Undated
5 Hospitality Philadelphia Style Undated
5 Hotel Tax Undated
5 Judicial Selection Program Undated
5 Labor Contracts: City of Philadelphia and Districts 33 & 47 Undated
5 Law and Government Committee Undated
5 Minority Set. Aside Contracts Undated
5 Noise Pollution Undated
5 Office of Housing and Community Development Undated
5 Philadelphia Rehabilitation Plan Undated
6 Reapportionment Plan for Senate Districts Undated
6 Rent Control Undated
6 Resolution #736. Justice for Bluebird Food Co. Employees Undated
6 Sheriff's Sale Undated
6 Sterling Act Undated
6 Tax Assessments Undated
6 Zoning. 1511 N. 16th. Street Undated
6 Zoning. Miscellaneous Cases Undated
Series 4: Correspondence, 1980-1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence December 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence November 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence October 31-15, 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence October 14-1, 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence September 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence August 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence July 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence June 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence May 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence April 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence March 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence February 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence January 1983
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence December 1982
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence November 1982
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence October-September 1982
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence August 1982
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence July 1982
6 Miscellaneous Correspondence June 1982
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence May 1982
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence April 1982
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence March 1982
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence February 1982
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence January 1982
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence December 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence November 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence October-September 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence August-July 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence June 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence May 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence April 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence March 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence February 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence January 1981
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence December 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence November 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence October 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence September 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence August 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence July 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence June 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence May 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence April 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence March 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence February 1980
7 Miscellaneous Correspondence January 1980
Series 5: Election Material, 1979-1984
7 1980 Election. Election Data, 192nd. District & 4th. Councilman 1980
7 J.C.A. for Councilman-at-Large, Correspondence Undated
7 J.C.A. for Councilman-at-Large, General Election August November 12, 1979
7 Congratulatory Telegrams, etc. General Election 1979
7 1984 Election. Second Term Democratic Councilman-at-Large 1984
7 Bank Statements. Provident National Bank Undated
7 Campaign Correspondence & Primary Materials Undated
7 October 20. Fund Raiser 1984
Series 6: Organizations, undated
8 Artistic. Avante Theater Co. Undated
8 Artistic. National Assembly of Local Arts Agencies Undated
8 Artistic. The Philadelphia Ballet Undated
8 Artistic. The Philadelphia Opera Theater Undated
8 Artistic. Prints in Progress. Nonprofit Community-Based Arts Program Undated
8 Artistic. Wynnefield Cultural Center Undated
8 Businesses. Reading Co. Undated
8 Churches. Mount Carmel Baptist Church Undated
8 Churches. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Undated
8 City-funded Agencies. Fairmount Park Commission Undated
8 City-funded Agencies. The Philadelphia Zoo Undated
8 Coalitions. Delaware Valley Toxics Coalition Bill #270 Undated
8 Coalitions. Right-to-Know Undated
8 Coalitions. Housing Opportunities Coalition Undated
8 Educational Institutions. Overbrook High School Undated
8 Educational Institutions. Saint Joseph's University Undated
8 Neighborhood Groups. Wynnefield Residents' Association Undated
9 Neighborhood Groups. Wynnefield Residents' Association: Cultural Center Undated
9 Neighborhood Groups. Wynnefield Residents' Association: Zoning Undated
Series 7: Recommendations/Requests, 1980-1983
9 Miscellaneous Recommendations 1983
9 Miscellaneous Recommendations 1982
9 Miscellaneous Recommendations 1981
9 Miscellaneous Recommendations 1980
9 Miscellaneous Requests Undated
9 Individuals Undated
9 M. Feitelson & Sons. Business Undated
9 Rosalie Johnson Undated
9 Jury Duty. Miscellaneous Undated
9 Jay Kornsgold Undated
9 Transfers. School District of Philadelphia September 1983-August 1982
9 Transfers. School District of Philadelphia 1982-1980
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