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Identifier: MC 670

Andrew Maguire Papers

Dates

  • 1969-1983

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The records of Andrew Maguire, accession 3380, date 1969 to 1983, with the bulk of the documents falling between 1974 and 1982. Included in the records are documents generated primarily by his Congressional office in Washington, D.C. and secondarily by his district office in Paramus, New Jersey. Scattered earlier records relate to certain pre-Congressional activities.

When given to Rutgers University in 1986 by Congressman Maguire, the records filled approximately 42 record center cartons. With reboxing and the segregation of publications, duplicates, memorabilia and personal files, the volume was reduced to 35 cartons.

Because of the short duration of each Congressional term (two years), much of the records are devoted to campaign activities, even increasingly so as the 1980 and 1982 electoral losses approached (see BIOGRAPHICAL CHRONOLOGY). However, many aspects of the collection reflect strong legislative and issue-related activities during his three elected terms (1975-1980 inclusive), with particular emphasis on health and environment. Also strongly represented are his interests in energy policy, Congressional reform, South Africa, and public policy concerning children's health and the rights of senior citizens. A concern for local New Jersey issues, particularly the extension of route I-287. the imminent closure of a large Ford plant in Mahwah, the emission of electromagnetic radiation from power lines in Rutherford, and certain questionable activities on the part of sewer authorities in Bergen County, are also well represented.

Exclusively legislative activities are well documented in the collection, particularly in SPONSORED AND COSPONSORED BILLS and SUBJECT FILES, the latter containing many reference materials relating to the former,, Passing reference to legislation is made in SPEECHES, ROBO LETTERS, CONSTITUENT NEWSLETTERS, PRESS RELEASES and NEWSCLIPPINGS.

Aspects of campaign activities that are reflected in series other than CAMPAIGN FILES are found in PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE, CONSTITUENT NEWSLETTERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, NEWSCLIPPINGS, AUDIO RECORDINGS, MAILING LISTS and the miscellany following SUBJECT FILES.

Issues relating exclusively to New Jersey's seventh congressional district (most of Bergen County) are documented in the SUBJECT FILES and "Maguire Wire" newsletters in CONSTITUENT NEWSLETTERS, as well as in the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT'S FILES and NEWSCLIPPINGS (by subject.)

Extent

35 Cubic Feet (35 record cartons)

Physical Location

Stored offsite: Advance notice required to consult these records.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The bulk of the collection covers the period 1974-1982 when Maguire was a U.S. Congressman from the Seventh District of New Jersey (northwestern part of Bergen County). Strongly represented are his legislative activities regarding health and environment, with lesser representation of issues like energy policy, Congressional reform (Rep. Robert L. Sikes), South Africa, and senior citizens' rights. Local New Jersey issues represented include the extension of route I-287, closure of a Ford plant in Mahwah, electromagnetic radiation in Rutherford and a Bergen County sewer commission investigation. Campaign materials as kept by his father, Bruce B. Maguire, are also included. The series are: Subgroup A. Andrew Maguire: 1) Daily schedules, appointment books and guest register, 1975-1981; 2) Speeches, statements and testimony. 1975-1980; 3) Personal correspondence, 1977-1982; 3) Robo letters, 1975-1980; 5) Constituent newsletters, 1975-1980; 6) Press releases, 1975-1980; 9) Newsclippings, 1962-1982; 10) Sponsored and cosponsored bills, 1975-1980; 11) Subject files, 1974-1982; 12) Administrative assistant's file, 1980-1981; 13) Senate/House Ad Hoc Monitoring Group on Southern Africa, 1977-1979; 14) Audio recordings, 1975?-1981?; 15) Campaign files, 1974-1980. Subgroup B. Bruce B. Maguire: 1) Campaign files, 1972-1982; 2) Special events, 1972-1982; 3) Forums, 1975-1978; 4) Mailing lists, 1978-1982.

Biographical / Historical

BIOGRAPHICAL CHRONOLOGY

1939
Born March 11 in Columbus, Ohio, son of Bruce Brownlie and Ruth Leitch Maguire.
1956
Graduates from Ridgewood (NJ) High School.
1959-1960
Serves as staff worker for John F. Kennedy's Presidential campaign.
1959-1960
Works as congressional intern in office of Senator Henry M. Jackson. .
1959-1960
Marches with Martin Luther King in North Carolina.
1961
Graduates with B.A. in religion from Oberlin College (Ohio).
1961-1962
Is awarded Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship for graduate studies at Harvard University.
1961-1962
Travels through parts of Africa.
1961-1965
Is awarded Danforth National Fellowship.
1965
Travels through India, Mideast and Africa.
1966
Receives Ph.D. in government from Harvard; thesis titled African Nationalist Politics in Sukumaland, Tanganyika [Tanzania], 1945-1965.
1966-1969
Serves as advisor to U.N. Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg on political and security affairs relating to Africa and the Mideast.
1968
In June, marries Margaret L. Green.
1969-1972
Serves under Mayor John V. Lindsay as organizer and director of urban development program in Jamaica, NY.
1972-1973
Son is born (Jay).
1972-1973
Serves as consultant, national affairs division, the Ford Foundation.
1972-1973
Runs as Democrat for public office of county Freeholder (Bergen County, NJ), and though loses, receives 49 percent of vote in largely Republican district.
1974
In January, announces candidacy for 7th District (NJ) Congressional Representative election. Receives endorsement of Frank R. Lautenberg (to whom he loses in Senate primary election eight years later.)
1974
In June primary, receives 50 percent of vote, defeating nearest rival by 2 to 1.
1974
In November election, defeats incumbent William Widnall (R) and assumes first public office.
1974-1976
Serves on five subcommittees: Commerce, Consumer and Minority Affairs; Government Information and Individual Rights; Energy and Power; Health and the Environment; and Oversight Investigations.
1976
In March, receives Citizen of the Year award from Jewish War Veterans organization.
1976
In April, spearheads investigation of Rep. Robert L., Sikes' (R-FL) "influence peddling," resulting in House censure of Sikes and Sikes' loss of a subcommittee chairmanship.
1976
Co-writes Clean Air Act amendments favoring stricter standards. Opposing amendment is passed the following year.
1976
Two Maguire amendments requiring pre-market testing of medical devices are passed.
1976
In October, becomes involved in suit to force Federal Communications Commission to provide better television news coverage of New Jersey.
1976
In October, actor and environmentalist Robert Redford speaks in Maguire's behalf on Bergen County re-election campaign tour.
1976
In November, defeats James J. Sheehan (R) and is re-elected to Congress.
1977
Introduces amendment to Social Security Act ensuring Medicaid support of a Child Health Assurance Program (CHAP).
1977
Introduces amendment to National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, providing additional coverage for residential properties.
1977
In October, death of black consciousness leader Steve Biko in South Africa impels Maguire to organize Ad Hoc Monitoring Group on South Africa along with other congressmen. Visits South Africa and presents family of Biko with NAACP's Stevie Wonder Humanitarian Award.
1977-1980
Conducts investigations of major oil companies, particularly Mobil and Texaco, regarding possible collusion with federal government.
1977-1980
In October, House passes six Maguire amendments providing research funds regarding influence of the environment on cancer.
1978
In November, defeats Margaret S. Roukema (R) in general election, and assumes third consecutive term in Congress.
1979
In April, introduces amendment providing for greater student loan funding under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
1979
Also in April, leads Democratic Caucus of Congress to a vote rejecting oil price decontrol. Attempts in other spheres as well result in passage of legislation favoring oil companies, however
1979
In September, is named chairman of the "Spirit of Helsinki Vigil," Congressional monitoring group on behalf of Soviet Prisoners of Conscience, by Union of Councils on Soviet Jewry.
1978-1980
Is appointed to two new subcommittees: Government Activities and Transportation; and Manpower and Housing.
1980
In May, is presented award by American Society for Medical Technology.
1980
In July, receives award from National Council of Senior Citizens.
1980
Divorce from wife Margaret is finalized.
1980
n November, is defeated by Margaret S. Roukema (R) in general election.
1981
In January, joins Mitchell Fein, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in productivity.
1982
In November, loses to Frank R. Lautenberg (D) in Senate primary election. Lautenberg defeats Millicent Fenwick (R) in general election.
1983
Returns to Harvard to teach in John F. Kennedy School of Government; leads Institute Study Group on policy issues affecting children in US and abroad (also at Harvard); studies international finance
1983-1987
Holds various positions with Washington-based World Resources Institute, including that of Vice President for Policy Affairs.
1987-present
Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer, North American Securities Administrators Association.
Circa 1999-2001
President and CEO of EnterpriseWorks, "a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable, enterprise-oriented solutions to economic challenges in the developing world, primarily in Africa and Asia."
2004
Board of Trustees, EnterpriseWorks (formerly Appropriate Technology International)

Administrative Who's Who

The following alphabetical list includes virtually all staff members who were mentioned in or were partially responsible for creating the documents in the Andrew Maguire collection. They are divided into three Groups: General Staff, Campaign Staff and Interns, though certain staff members may be included in more than one list. The letter (W) stands for the Washington office, and (P) for the Paramus, NJ district office. A fourth group, Volunteers, may be found through the computer codes to the MAILING LISTS.

Some of the staff information was garnered from the Congressional Staff Directory of various years, but most was present within the collection itself.

GENERAL STAFF

  1. Albertine, James -- Legislative Assistant (W) 1976
  2. Banks, Glenn -- Caseworker; Legislative Correspondent (P) (W) 1977, 1978
  3. Boltuck, Richard D. -- Legislative Assistant (W) 1978
  4. Buchichio, Adrienne -- Caseworker (P) 1976-1980
  5. Burdick, Chris -- Legislative Aide (W) 1976
  6. Butnick, Wendi -- Office Manager & Personal Secretary (W) 1979
  7. Canova, Cheryl -- Receptionist (W) 1980
  8. Cullen, Larry -- Caseworker (P) 1979-1980
  9. Davis, Connie -- Office Manager & Appointment Secretary (W) 1976-1977
  10. D'Arazien, Steven -- Legislative Assistant (W) 1978-1980
  11. Dreyer, David E. -- Legislative Assistant
  12. Dryden, Tony -- Staff Clerk (W) 1977
  13. Esposito, Rob -- Aide (W) 1976
  14. Feltman, Adrienne -- Caseworker / Outreach (P) 1979-1980
  15. Filppu, Lenn -- Press Secretary (W) 1979
  16. Glantz, Gina -- District Administrator (P) 1976
  17. Henry, Lynn -- Appointment Secretary (W) 1976-1977
  18. Hensz, Carol -- Secretary / Office Manager (P)1976-1978
  19. Holstein, Elwood -- Legislative Assistant (W) 1979
  20. Howden, Robert C. -- Press Secretary (W) 1980
  21. Kagnoff, Marcia -- Legislative Aide (W) 1980
  22. Kayden, Joelle -- Legislative Assistant (W) 1978-1979
  23. Keefe, Charles -- Legisaltive Assistant (W) 1976
  24. Kerr, Robert L. -- Administrative Assistant (W) 1976-1980
  25. LaRobedier, Sue -- Part-time Caseworker (P) 1978
  26. Levin, Michael -- Cong. Fellow (W) 1979
  27. Louden, Ken -- Legislative Correspondent (W) 1977-1978
  28. Norberg, Ann Marie -- Cong. Fellow (W) 1979
  29. O'Rourke, Bea -- District Administrator (P) 1976-1980
  30. Pedersen, Craig D. -- Caseworker (P) 1978
  31. Picozzi, Kathy -- Caseworker (P) 1977
  32. Pissot, Ann -- Computer Specialist (W) 1976-1980
  33. Richmond, Harvey -- Caseworker (F) 1977
  34. Ryan, Carol -- Part-time Caseworker (P) 1978
  35. Scerbo, Jane -- Caseworker/Schedules (P) 1979-1980
  36. Schmidt, Donnie -- Appointment Secretary / Office Manager (W) 1978
  37. Starr, Marge -- Intergovernmental / Grants (W) 1977-1980 (P) 1976
  38. Statuto, Mark -- Intergovernmental Liaison (P) 1976
  39. Sutherland, Ann -- Legislative Assistant (W) 1977
  40. Woodley, Walter -- Caseworker (P) 1978
  41. Yeager, Sherri -- Secretary (W) 1976

CAMPAIGN STAFF (All are based in NJ, probably at the Paramus district office.)

  1. Atwater, Evelyn and Vern -- Moynihan Chairpeople 1978
  2. Beck, Susan -- Research & Press 1980
  3. Bell, Norma -- Press 1980
  4. Berkeley, Bob & Bobbie -- Moynihan Chairpeople 1978
  5. Bingham, Lorraine -- Small Dollar Events & Califano Event 1978
  6. Bitner, Mamie -- Director of Central Arrangements 1978
  7. Bond, Dick -- Field Operations, North 1976-1978
  8. Brunner, Rosemary -- Regional Director, Field Operations 1980
  9. Buchichio, Ron -- Generalist 1976-1980
  10. Burdick, Chris -- Coordinator, Special Fund Raising 1976
  11. Candee, Paul -- Central Canvas Coordinator 1976
  12. Cavallaro, Jean -- Chief Wanger [sic], Press & Public Relations Director, 1976-1980
  13. Colgan, Howard C. -- Treasurer, Campaign 1976
  14. Crawford, Gus -- Research & Press 1980
  15. Damora, William -- Regional Director, Field Operations 1980
  16. DeYoung, W.A. -- Office Manager 1978
  17. Dimond, Elayne -- Field Operations 1980
  18. Driller, Terry -- Walking Tours Coordinator 1976
  19. DuBois, Fran -- Hackensack Office Manager 1978
  20. Esposito, Rob -- Deputy Campaign Manager, Director of Scheduling, & Campaign Manager 1978-1980
  21. Fairlamb, Judy -- Financial Accounting 1978
  22. Feltman, Dave -- Intern 1974-1980
  23. Fillpu, Len -- Press Secretary 1978
  24. Fond, Jerry -- Generalist 1976
  25. Fox, Jamie -- Hackensack Bank for Undecided Independents 1978
  26. Gaw, Carol -- Executive Secretary 1978
  27. Gillis, Jean -- Coordinator of Moynihan dinner 1978
  28. Glantz, Gina -- Campaign Manager 1974-1978
  29. Hoff, Mary -- Coordinator of Small Events 1978
  30. Hoff, Ted -- Assistant Campaign Manager 1978
  31. Holstein, Elgie -- Campaign Manager 1978-1980
  32. Hordern, Ray -- Advance Man
  33. Howden, Robert -- Washington Office Press Secretary
  34. Higgins, Rick -- Regional Director, Field Operations 1980
  35. Hurwitz, Lynne -- Field Operations, South
  36. Johnson, Lionel -- Special Assistant 1978
  37. Krueger, Harvey -- Co-chairman, Finance Committee 1976
  38. Kerr, Robert -- Administrative Assistant 1974-1980
  39. LaValle, Dotty -- Canvas Coordinator 1976
  40. Lois, Arthur -- Administrative Director 1980
  41. McQueeney, William -- Financial Committee Special Interest Group Coordinator 1980
  42. Maguire, Bruce B. -- Director of Fund Raising 1974-1982
  43. Mattera, Ray -- Special Assistant
  44. Melchers, Keith -- Voter Registration Coordinator 1976
  45. Mulqueen, Corinne -- Special Assistant to Campaign Manager 1980
  46. Noll, Ray -- Senior Citizen Coordinator 1976
  47. O'Donovan, Tim -- Hackensack Phone Canvas 1978
  48. O'Rourke, Bea -- District Office Manager 19?? - 1980
  49. Page, Ed -- Co-Chairman/Financial Committee 1974-1980
  50. Peck, Chuck -- Controller 1976 Accountant 1978
  51. Pedersen, Craig -- Hackensack Office Manager 1976
  52. Rae, Kathy -- "Get out the vote" 1976-1980
  53. Ross, Liz -- Assistant, Ridgewood Headquarters 1976-1980
  54. Rubenstein, Sandra M. -- Regional Director, Field Operations 1980
  55. Ryan, Carol -- Ridgewood Phone Canvas 1978
  56. Scafuro, Maria -- Office Manager/Ridgewood Headquarters 1976
  57. Scerbo, Jane -- Scheduler 1978
  58. Sklar, Allan -- Hackensack Phone Canvas 1978
  59. Sivolella, David -- Special Assistant 1978
  60. Starr, Marge -- Assistant Campaign Manager, Director of Field Operations 1974-1980
  61. Steinberg, Marian -- Coordinator/Dinner 1976
  62. Tobin, Margaret -- Accounting 1978
  63. Valbert, Jane -- Polling 1976-1978
  64. Villano, Lou -- Press Secretary for Campaign 1976
  65. Wadley, Kathey -- Director of Volunteers
  66. Waring, Fred -- Targeting 1976-1980

INTERNS

  1. Baur, Jon 1980
  2. Belits, Catherine 1980
  3. Brand, Stefanie (P) 1980
  4. Curtin, Tracy 1980
  5. Gamrin, Cindy (P) 1981-
  6. Glick, Silvia (P) 1978
  7. Hawkins, Jack (P)
  8. Hull, Tim (P) 1981-
  9. Kerr, Gregory 1980
  10. Lewis, Jim 1980
  11. Nieradko, John 1980
  12. Noah, Pat 1980
  13. Paris, Alan (P) 1978
  14. Peplinsky, Patti 1980
  15. Pinney, Noah 1980
  16. Radest, Michael 1980
  17. Reuter, Matthew (P) 1981
  18. Richter, Marlene 1980
  19. Taylor, Jeanne 1980
  20. Thorp, Jennifer (F) 1978
  21. Vila, Elizabeth (F) 1978
  22. Wittkin, Elise 1980

ARRANGEMENT NOTE

The documents in the Andrew Maguire papers fall into two subgroups, the first of primarily Washington office papers and the second of those belonging to Bruce B. Maguire, his father, who directed campaign funding operations while in New Jersey. The former subgroup required a sizeable amount of foldering, refoldering, and the segregation of duplicates and publications, while the latter required little if any.

When received in April of 1986, most of the documents were contained within a variety of folders, envelopes and binders. When appropriate (i.e., with clearly labeled headings), these items were retained, and usually kept in their original position in the collection. However, many series were enhanced or rendered complete by photocopying of shifting various documents to them, i.e. SPEECHES and NEWSLETTERS, both of which series were created from out of larger series. One larger series which was repeatedly drawn upon was SUBJECT FILES, a scheme elaborated upon in its respective series description. In addition to the aforementioned two smaller series, ROBO LETTERS and CAMPAIGN FILES were enhanced by selected SUBJECT FILES.

Particular rearrangements were as follows:
  1. SCHEDULEBOOKS a guest register from SUBJECT FILES
  2. SPEECHES from out of SUBJECT FILES, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT'S FILES, and PRESS RELEASES.
  3. PERSONAL CORRES. from the unarranged materials follow SUBJECT FILES.
  4. ROBO LETTERS from out of SUBJECT FILES and PHOTOGRAPHS.
  5. Newsletters from out of SUBJECT FILES and PHOTOGRAPHS.
  6. CERTIFICATES... certificates of nomination from the unarranged materials following SUBJECT FILES.
  7. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT'S FILES some unarranged materials moved from boxes that exclusively contained publications.
  8. NEWSCLIPPINGS rearranged into chronological order within NEWSCLIPPINGS.
  9. SUBJECT FILES "Foreign Policy" folders alphabetized, and three "Casework" folders moved from pre-Congressional activities materials that were removed from the collection.
  10. SOUTHERN AFRICA from out of PRESS RELEASES and a phonorecord from the memorabilia removed from the collection.

Approximately seven cubic feet of materials were removed from the Maguire collection during processing: about five cubic feet of books, magazines and Congressional Record publications, and an additional two feet of various pre- and post-Congressional papers, music and religious audio cassettes, maps, personal objects and personal papers.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Inventory to the Andrew Maguire Papers
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Mitchell Greenberg
Date
March 1987
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.
Sponsor
Special Collections and University Archives, Rutgers University received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.

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