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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RFKOH-SJS-01
Interviewee(s)
Silverman, Samuel J. (Samuel Joshua), 1908-2001
Biographical Note
Samuel J. Silverman (1908 - 2001) was a New York political figure, known particularly for his roles as associate justice of the New York Supreme Court (1963-1966) and as surrogate of New York County (1967-1970).
Interviewer(s)
Roberta W. Greene
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Robert F. Kennedy (RFK)’s urging Silverman to run in the surrogate race, RFK’s active campaigning for Silverman, and RFK’s efforts to bring about reform, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
3 September 1969
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1969-1981.
Preferred Citation
Samuel J. Silverman, recorded interview by Roberta W. Greene, September 3, 1969, (page number), Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Program of the John F. Kennedy Library.
Person(s)
Use Restriction Note
Some of the archival materials in this collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Accession Number
OH(R) 1974-001
Transcript
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