Edwin F. Jaeckle interview collection

Collection

Identifier: D.444

Staff Only

Biographical/Historical note

Edwin F. Jaeckle (1894-1992) was a lawyer known for his support of Thomas E. Dewey. As chairman of the party in the 1930s, Jaeckle was the only Republican leader to back Dewey when he announced his candidacy for governor in 1938. Although he lost to incumbent Herbert H. Lehman, Jaeckle is credited with bringing Dewey to national attention. Jaeckle later served as campaign chairman for Dewey's 1944 presidential run and remained one of Dewey's primary advisors and mentors throughout his political career. Jaeckle is also famous for enforcing tight discipline within the New York State Republican Party and fortifying its standing within the state.

Jaeckle, a graduate of the University of Buffalo Law School, was also a successful private attorney. His firm Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel is still in existence. The Edwin F. Jaeckle Center for State and Local Democracy, a multidisciplinary research unit, was established in 1980 thanks to a generous gift from Edwin Jaeckle and his wife Erma.

Scope and Contents

The University of Rochester interview with Edwin Jaeckle was held on May 31 and June 1, 1979. It was conducted by William E. Diez, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, as part of an ongoing Oral History Project.

The collection consists of a complete transcript and six cassette recordings of the interview.

Creator

Jaeckle, Edwin F. (Edwin Frederick), 1894-1992 (Person)
Diez, William E. (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1978-1982

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The Edwin F. Jaeckle Interview Collection is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Jaeckle Interview Collection was donated by W. Allen Wallis in November 1982.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Edwin F. Jaeckle Interview Collection, D.444, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester