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Jenkins, Howard, 1915-

 Person

Biography

Howard Jenkins, Jr., was the first African American appointed to the National Labor Relations Board. He served on the Board from 1963 to 1983.

Found in 69 Collections and/or Records:

Group at the Lowell Thomas Dinner, 1976

 Item
Identifier: M004.09.0005.0002.00009
Abstract

Unidentified man, Howard Jenkins, Jr., Lowell Thomas, Robert Yegge, Maurice Mitchell and Unidentified man at Lowell Thomas Dinner.

Dates: 1976

Honorary LLD Degree Received by Howard Jenkins, Jr., 1973 June

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Identifier: M004.09.0005.0002.00027
Abstract

Group including Howard Jenkins Jr. and Robert Yegge prepare for ceremony.

Dates: 1973 June

Howard Jenkins, Jr. and Chancellor Maurice Mitchell, Undated

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Identifier: M004.09.0005.0002.00005
Abstract

Howard Jenkins, Jr. and Chancellor Maurice Mitchell at Marriott in Denver

Dates: Undated

Howard Jenkins, Jr. and Mrs. Jenkins in front row of review at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, 1975 August 8

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Identifier: M004.08.0004.00012
Abstract

Photograph of Howard and Mrs. Jenkins in front row of Army demonstration.

Dates: 1975 August 8

Howard Jenkins, Jr. and President Lyndon B. Johnson on the White House Grounds, Undated

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Identifier: M004.09.0005.0002.00030
Abstract

Howard Jenkins, Jr. and President Lyndon B. Johnson on the White House Grounds.

Dates: Undated

Howard Jenkins, Jr. at His Desk, Undated

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Identifier: M004.09.0005.0002.00024

Howard Jenkins, Jr. being congratulated on Honorary Degree, 1973 June

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Identifier: M004.09.0005.0002.00033
Abstract

Howard Jenkins, Jr. being congratulated on Honorary Degree

Dates: 1973 June

Howard Jenkins, Jr. Informs President Reagan He Does Not Desire a Fifth Term as National Labor Relations Board Member, 1983 August 10

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Identifier: M004.05.0002.0023.00003
Abstract

Daily Labor News, Page 2, Story on Jenkins' resignation from NLRB.

Dates: 1983 August 10

Howard Jenkins, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M004
Abstract Howard Jenkins, Jr., (1915-2003) was a labor law attorney who was the first African-American appointed to the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), where he served from 1963-1983. He began his law career in Denver, Colorado and was Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law from 1946-1955. He also served as Special Assistant to the Solicitor of Labor, 1956-1959; Director of the Office of Regulations at the Bureau of Labor-Management Reports, 1959-1962; and Assistant...
Dates: 1935-1997; Majority of material found within 1963-1983

Howard Jenkins, Jr. Reading in his Office, Undated

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Identifier: M004.09.0005.0002.00017
Abstract

Howard Jenkins, Jr. reading in his office.

Dates: Undated

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Archival Object 68
Collection 1
 
Subject
Photographs 41
Denver (Colo.) 7
Hawaii 7
Colorado 3
Lawyers 3