10 linear inches, 2 containers

The material in this collection consists of material relating to Edward D. Berkowitz’s service as a senior staff member on the President’s Commission for a National Agenda for the Eighties. It contains draft copies of large sections of the commission’s report annotated by commissioners and staff members, as well as, solicited commentary from interested parties. Also included are minutes of a meeting of the Social Justice Panel, source material, and commission related correspondence. The collection also contains oral histories related to his later work in 1995 with the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).

Edward D. Berkowitz

Edward D. Berkowitz was born on January 11, 1950 in Passaic, New Jersey. He received his AB from Princeton University in 1972; received MA from Northwestern University in 1973; and Ph.D. in American History from Northwestern University in 1976.

Berkowitz was an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts in Boston from 1977-1980. He served as a senior staff member of the President's Commission for a National Agenda for the Eighties between 1979 and 1981. His work with the commission consisted of serving on Panel IV, Government and the Advancement of Social Justice. Since 1982, Berkowitz has served as Professor of History at George Washington University. He has authored numerous books and articles on such subjects as the history of American social welfare policy, Social Security, history of health care, and disability policy.

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Refer to the series llist for specific systems of arrangement.

Series I: Edward Berkowitz’s President's Commission for a National Agenda for the Eighties Files - NAID 590354

 This series was opened on April 4, 2003. This series consists of correspondence, annotated drafts, and source material. Arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Series II: Edward Berowitz's Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) Oral History Transcripts Files - NAID 590360

This series was opened on April 4, 2003. This series consists of oral history transcripts. Arranged alphabetically by last name.

These papers contain documents restricted in accordance with applicable executive order(s), which governs National Security policies, applicable statutes/agency restrictions, and material which has been closed in accordance with the donor’s deed of gift.

Copyright interest in these papers has been donated to the United States Government. Some of the records may be subject to copyright restrictions (i.e. newspapers, publications, etc.). Researchers should contact the publisher for further information.

The Edward D. Berkowitz Papers are held at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, 441 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.

Civil rights

Education,

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Children

Health care

Welfare

Berkowitz, Edward D.,1950 - 

1979 - 1996

The Records of the President's Commission for a National Agenda for the Eighties Files

 

Edward Berowitz's President's Commission for a National Agenda for the Eighties Files

 

Container 1

 

Edward Berowitz's Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) Oral History Transcripts Files

 

Container 2

 

Preferred citation: [Type of Document], [Names of Sender and Recipient or Title of Document], [Date], [Collection Title], [Series Title], [Folder Title], [Box Number], Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.

Acquisition information: These donated historical materials were received under provisions of the instrument of gift that Edward D. Berkowitz signed on May 15, 1995.