The following digitized content includes materials that document Congressman Moakley's early life, his World War II service, his work in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate, and the U.S. Congress.
For a full list of the collection, including non-digitized items, consult the Moakley Papers Collection Guide.
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"The True Paper," Volume I, 1975
West Roxbury Information Center
A newsletter printed by the West Roxbury Information Center to "print, to the best of our ability, a factual account of busing and its affect on the children of Boston, the citizens of Boston, and the city itself."
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Telegram from South Boston resident regarding busing urging John Joseph Moakley to "come back to South Boston"
Barbara Buckley
Please note that the Archives has redacted personal information such as names and street addresses from this document.
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Memorandum describing Congressman John Joseph Moakley's record on "bussing", 1 November 1974
Jack Dooling
Memorandum includes list of busing votes in the 93rd Congress.
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Report by the American Law Division of the Congressional Research Services, regarding Action on Busing Legislation, 1964-1974
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
This is a copy of a report requested by Congressman Moakley's Office.
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Voter statistics for the Boston communities of the West End, Beacon Hill, South End, and Dorchester, 1974
Moakley Campaign Committee
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Correspondence between John Joseph Moakley and a Boston constituent stating "come immediately Friday policemen brutality on our kids", September 1974
John Joseph Moakley
Original telegram from constituent and carbon copy of Joe Moakley's response regarding recent police activity in South Boston. Moakley mentions his communication with Commissioner DiGrazia about the issue. Please note that the Archives has redacted personal information such as names and street addresses from this document.
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Correspondence between John Joseph Moakley and a South Boston constituent stating "Get down here Friday the 13th the cops are killing our kids", September 1974
John Joseph Moakley
Original telegram from constituent and carbon copy of Joe Moakley's response regarding recent police activity in South Boston. Moakley mentions his communication with Commissioner DiGrazia about the issue. Please note that the Archives has redacted personal information such as names and street addresses from this document.
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Correspondence between John Joseph Moakley and a South Boston resident regarding busing, September 1974
John Joseph Moakley
Please note that the Archives has redacted personal information such as names and street addresses from this document.
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Correspondence between John Joseph Moakley and a South Boston resident regarding busing, September 1974
John Joseph Moakley
Please note that the Archives has redacted personal information such as names and street addresses from this document.
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Correspondence between John Joseph Moakley and a South Boston resident regarding busing, September 1974
John Joseph Moakley
Please note that the Archives has redacted personal information such as names and street addresses from this document.
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Press release: "Statement of Mayor Kevin H. White" regarding busing, 10 October 1974
Office of Mayor Kevin White
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Handwritten draft written by Jim O'Leary and final draft of letter signed by Joe Moakley regarding a meeting with Representatives from Boston Public Schools, 3 December 1974
James O'Leary
Handwritten list of attendees, a draft by Jim O'Leary, and final copy of a letter signed by Joe Moakley rescheduling a meeting with Representatives from the Boston Public Schools. Jim O'Leary's notes from this meeting are in DI-1105.
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Handwritten notes by Jim O'Leary about a meeting with Joe Moakley and Representatives from Boston Public Schools regarding busing issues, 14 December 1974
James O'Leary
This document contains handwritten notes by Jim O'Leary regarding a meeting with Joe Moakley and Representatives from Boston Public Schools discussing busing issues. See also DI-1106
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"Detroit Congressman Commends Moakley Stand on Forced Busing," South Boston Tribune, 17 January 1974
South Boston Tribune
Article quotes a letter to the Tribune editor from Congressman John Dingell describing John Joseph Moakley's votes in Congress against busing.
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"Moakley tells Congress: Stop the busing now," South Boston Tribune, 14 March 1974
South Boston Tribune
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Letter from a South Boston constituent to John Joseph Moakley regarding busing, 19 October 1974
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Please note that the Archives has redacted personal information such as names and street addresses from this document.
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Letter from South Boston residents to John Joseph Moakley regarding busing, September 1974
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Please note that the Archives has redacted personal information such as names and street addresses from this document.
