Jo-Ann Orlinsky papers
Abstract
Jo Ann Orlinsky (born 1939) was deeply involved in Maryland Democratic politics, serving variously as campaign headquarters director, administrative aide, and campaign scheduling chairman for U. S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings. The collection largely documents her work for Senator Tydings and for the Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland. It contains correspondence, press releases, memoranda, schedules, speeches, hearing transcripts, and newspaper clippings. Topics covered include Orlinsky's tenure on the staff of a Democratic National Committee task force on women's issues, the drafting of a new Maryland Constitution, and Senator Tyding's positions on such issues as civil rights, the environment, world population, and arms reduction negotiations.
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Historical Note
Born November 20, 1939, and raised in New York, Jo-Ann Orlinsky is the daughter of Henry J. and Celia (Schifrin) Mayer. Ms. Orlinsky attended high school in Suffern, NY, and obtained an A.B. degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1961. She became involved in politics while at college in Massachusetts, working on the 1958 congressional campaigns of John F. Kennedy and James MacGregor Burns.
She married Walter S. Orlinsky on June 18, 1961, and relocated to Baltimore, Maryland. Between 1961 and 1964, Jo-Ann Orlinsky was employed as secretary for the Nuclear Physics Research team at Johns Hopkins University, campaign secretary for U.S. House of Representatives candidate Carlton R. Sickles, and research assistant for the Baltimore Metropolitan Area Study Commission. She joined the U.S. Senate campaign of Joseph D. Tydings in 1964 as campaign headquarters director. Upon his election, she served as his special assistant until May 1970. Her primary responsibilities were keeping the senator abreast of Maryland political matters and informed on state, county, and local legislation in which he had a particular interest. In May 1970, Orlinsky became administrative assistant and scheduling chairman for Tydings' unsuccessful 1970 U.S. Senate reelection campaign.
Jo-Ann Orlinsky continued her involvement in politics as campaign manager and headquarters director for her husband's 1971 campaign for Baltimore City Council President. The following two years, she chaired the Worker Training Program for the Associated Jewish Charities. Then between March and August 1973, she served on the staff of the Democratic National Committee's Commission on Delegate Selection and Party Structure, known as the "Mikulski Commission." This commission was charged with providing technical assistance, recommendations, and requirements for opening the doors of party affairs to minorities, women, youth, and people of all economic classes; however, its primary objective was to elect a Democrat president in 1976. Since 1973, she has held various positions with Women Together, a coalition of thirty-three metropolitan Baltimore women's organizations, the Maryland Commission of Labor and Industry, and the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Advisory Board.
Among Jo-Ann Orlinsky's significant awards and honors are nomination to Who's Who of American Women (1977-1979) and to International Who's Who in Community Service in 1979. In 1980, she was named Woman of the Year by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Baltimore. Ms. Orlinsky also served as a volunteer for numerous local, state, and national women and children's advocacy groups, political organizations, and Jewish Charities and associations (see Appendix A for list.) She and her former husband, Walter S. Orlinksy, were married for twenty-five years and have two children, Eric and Judith.
Volunteer Activities
- Advisory Board, YWCA of Central Maryland, 1988-
- Advisory Board, Maryland New Directions, 1988-
- Advisory Board, Baltimore Birth Center, 1981-
- Secretary-Treasurer, St. James Condominium Council, 1994-
- Board Member, Baltimore Jewish Community Relations Council, 1981-
- National Board Member, American Jewish Congress, 1982-
- Chairwoman, Governor's Advisory Board on Rape and Sexual Offenses, 1982-1984
- Maryland Commission for Women, 1974-1981, Chairwoman, 1979-1981
- National Board Member, Women's Equity Action League (WEAL), 1981-1988
- Board Member, Sinai Hospital, 1967-1989
- Founding Member, Executive Women's Council, Greater Baltimore, 1978-1988
- Board Member, Maryland Committee for Children, 1981-1987
- President, Maryland Chapter, American Jewish Congress, 1985-1987
- Member, Task Force on the Jewish Family, Associated Jewish Charities, 1986-1988
- Chair, Jewish Women's Caucus, 1983-1988, Member 1979-
- Advisory Board, Ad Hoc Women's Housing Coalition, 1980-1983
- Advisory Board, Child Study Association of Maryland, 1978-1981
- Board Member, Comprehensive Housing for the Aged, Inc. (CHAI), 1978-1983
- Member, Committee on Services to the Aging, Associated Jewish Charities, 1980-1985
- First Chairperson of Women Together, 1973-1975, (a coalition of thirty-three Baltimore metropolitan area women's organizations representing 20,000 women)
- Advisory Council, New Directions for Women, 1976-1981
- Member, Mayor's Council for the Coordination of Child Care Services, 1976-1978
- Finance Advisory Committee, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, 1978-1979
- Leadership Council, YWCA, 1977-1979
- Legislative Chairman, Federation of Jewish Women's Organizations, 1974-1976, 1978-1979
- Board Member, Metro Centre Unit, American Cancer Society, 1978-1980
- Member, Advisory Board, Johns Hopkins University, Fellowship in Organizational and Community Systems, 1975-1977
- Chair, Committee to Revise the Rules and Regulations of the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association, Maryland State Department of Education, 1975
- Public Representative, Committee to Implement Title IX, Maryland State Department of Education, 1974, 1977; Community Representative, Committee to Implement Title IX, Baltimore City School System, 1975-1976
- Board Member, former Vice President for Education, Women's Division, Associated Jewish Charities , 1973-1977
- Conference Arrangements Chairperson, International Women's Year Coordinating Committee, 1976
- Board Member, National Council of Jewish Women, 1972-1974
- President, Mt. Holyoke Alumnae Association of Maryland, 1973-1976
- Board Member, Maryland Ballet Company, 1965-1976
- Executive Secretary, Maryland Young Democratic Clubs, 1962-1967
Honors
- Woman of the Year, 1980, Business and Professional Women's Club of Baltimore
- International Who's Who in Community Service, 1979
- Who's Who of American Women, 1977-1978, 1978-1979
- Elected Maryland Delegate to National Women's Conference, Houston Texas, November, 1977
- American Jewish Congress Woman of the Year, 1975
- Mt. Holyoke College First Alumnae Volunteer Achievement Award, 1975
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The papers of Jo-Ann Orlinsky cover the years 1953 to 1976, though the bulk of the materials date from 1964 to 1971, when she worked for Senator Joseph D. Tydings. The Tydings materials relate to her efforts during his 1964 and 1970 campaigns for the U.S. Senate and as special assistant during his Senate term from 1965 to 1971. Some of the topics discussed are the senator's position on civil rights, the environment, world population, and arms negotiations. The materials include correspondence, press releases, memoranda, schedules, speeches, hearing transcripts, and newspaper clippings.
Other portions of the collection deal with her other work. One series contains Orlinsky's records as executive secretary of the Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland, a position she held from 1962 to 1967. These include correspondence with clubs in other states, copies of The Burro newsletter, and several drafts of a new Maryland Constitution. Another series includes the records of her tenure on the professional staff of the Commission on Delegate Selection and Party Structure for the Democratic National Committee, such as reports, election results, correspondence, delegate questionnaires, and meeting and seminar summaries. Barbara A. Mikulski is among the correspondents.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
Jo-Ann Orlinsky donated her papers to the University of Maryland Libraries in April and June 1993.
Processing Information
Processed by Kathryn M. Willis, August 1998
As the papers were sorted and filed into eight series, two accessions were merged into a single collection. All paper clips, rubber bands, and staples were removed; plastic clips over strips of acid-free bond paper were substituted. Items were removed from envelopes and binders and placed into acid-free folders. Duplicate materials were discarded, and newspaper clippings and items in poor condition were copied onto acid-free bond paper. Folders were labeled (with headings added where necessary) and placed into acid-free boxes. Oversized materials were placed in an appropriate box or mapcase.
Some daily and weekly appointment schedules for Senator Tydings were moved to Series VI of the Papers of Joseph Tydings to fill obvious holes in that collection. Photographs were removed and placed in the Photograph Collection, and seperation sheets were placed in the folders to note their removal. Oversized materials were flattened and placed in an appropriate container with separation sheets inserted in their place. Memorabilia items were removed to the Memorabilia Collection.
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Steven Bookman, February 2006.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection is organized into eight series.
- Series 1: Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland
- Series 2: Senate Campaigns-Joseph D. Tydings
- Series 3: Senate Staff-Joseph D. Tydings
- Series 4: Maryland Party Politics
- Series 5: Democratic National Committee, Commission on Delegate Selection and Party Structure (Mikulski Commission)
- Series 6: Posters
- Series 7: Photographs
- Series 8: Memorabilia
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland, 1953-1970 (1 linear foot)
This series documents Jo-Ann Orlinsky's association with and service to the Maryland Young Democratic Clubs, especially her term as executive secretary from 1962 to 1967. The club members were particularly concerned with electoral reform, uniform voter registration, and reapportionment of the General Assembly. They supported the Civil Rights Act of 1966, lowering the voting age to eighteen, and the truth-in-lending bill. Their Issues and Legislative Committee produced a revised constitution for the Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland and a proposed working draft of a new constitution for the state of Maryland. Included are newsletters, campaign brochures, programs and handbooks from numerous conventions, political and election commentaries, voting records, and correspondence with similar organizations in other states. Arranged alphabetically by document type and subject.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Burro Newsletter], [1963-1966] | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| [Campaign Brochures], [1968-1970] | series 1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| [Constitution and Conventions], [1958-1962] | series 1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Constitution Correspondence, [1963-1965] | series 1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Convention Packet, 1966 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| [Convention and Souvenir Programs], [1955-1963] | series 1 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| [Correspondence], [1963-1964] | series 1 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| [Correspondence of Various States' Clubs, [1964-1966] | series 1 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| [Correspondence of Various States' Clubs, [1964-1966] | series 1 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| [Democratic Clubs-Programs and Handbooks, [1961-1964] | series 1 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| [Fact Booklets and Souvenir Programs, [1962-1966] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Issues and Legislation-[Walter Orlinsky], [1962-1963] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| [Maling Lists #1-4], [undated] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| National Committee, [1964-1966] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| National Committeeman, [1964-1965] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| Northeastern Conference, 1963 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| Ohio Young Democratic Digest, [1961] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
| [Political and Election Commentaries, New England Handbook, and Voting Record], [1953-1960] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 8 | |
| [Program for State Convention], [1962] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 9 | |
| [State Convention], [1963] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 10 | |
| [State Convention], [1965] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 11 | |
| [Statewide Officers and Campaign Material], [1964] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 12 | |
| [Young Democratic Clubs of America], [1961] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 13 | |
| [Young Democratic Clubs of Florida], [1961-1962] | series 1 | box 2 | folder 14 | |
Series 2: Senate Campaigns-Joseph D. Tydings, 1961-1970 (2 linear feet)
Series II is comprised of two subseries of files documenting the 1964 and 1970 campaigns of Joseph D. Tydings for the U.S. Senate. The records contain campaign brochures and other publications, correspondence, newspaper clippings, schedules, statements, and Tydings' campaign manual and campaign kit. Background information on other Maryland campaigns and political organizations is also included.
Tydings strongly supported federal aid to education, a federal tax cut, health care for senior citizens, establishment of a Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, and President Lyndon B. Johnson's Civil Rights program and War on Poverty. He opposed immigration quotas and right-to-work legislation designed principally as a union-busting tactic. Tydings' positions on these issues are reflected in this series. "Teas for Tydings" were used to promote his candidacy.
Subseries 2.1: 1964 Campaign, 1962-1965 (0.5 linear feet)
This subseries consists of handbooks from the 1964 Democratic National Convention, press releases, position statements and a Tydings' volunteer publicity kit. The correspondence deals with staff matters at Tydings' Baltimore headquarters and fund raising. Arranged alphabetically by document type and subject.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Campaign Handbook], [1964] | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| [Campaign-Related Correspondence, Press Releases, and Forms], [1964-1965] | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Democratic Convention, 1964 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Democratic National Convention Manual, 1964 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| [Legislative Record of J. Glenn Beall; Campaign Manual], [1962-1964] | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| [Press Releases], [1964] | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Statements-Primary, 1964 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Statements-Primary, 1964 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Statements-Primary, 1964 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Tydings Volunteer Kit, [1964] | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
Subseries 2.2: 1970 Campaign, 1961-1970 (1.5 linear feet)
This subseries consists largely of promotional literature describing Tydings' accomplishments. It contains press releases, schedules, position statements, clippings and Tydings' canvassers' records. Arranged alphabetically by document type and subject.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Baltimore County Computer List], [1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Campaign Materials, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Campaign Memorabilia, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Allegany County, [1968-1969] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Anne Arundel, [1968-1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Baltimore City, [1967-1969] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Baltimore County, [1967-1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Carroll County, [1968-1969] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clilppings] -- Cecil County, [1968] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Charles County, [1968] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Denton, [1968] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Dorchester, [1968-1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Frederick County, [1969] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Harford County, [1966-1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Howard County, [1968-1969] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 15 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Kent County, [1968] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 16 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Maryland General, [1967-1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 17 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Montgomery County, [1966-1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 18 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Prince George's County, [1967-1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 19 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Queen Anne's County, [1968] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 20 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Somerset County, [1968] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 21 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- St. Mary's County, [1968-1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 22 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Talbot County, [1968-1969] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 23 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Washington County, [1969-1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 24 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Wicomico County, [1961-1968] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 25 | |
| [Campaign-Related Intelligence Materials and Clippings] -- Worcester County, [1968] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 26 | |
| [Campaign Schedules and Clippings], [1970] | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 27 | |
| [Campaign Schedules and Clippings], [1970] | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| City Precinct Volunteers; Adele Johnson, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| JDT [Joseph D. Tydings]-Appointment Book for Telephone Bank, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| JDT [Joseph D. Tydings] Campaign, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| JDT [Joseph D. Tydings]; Volunteers who took precinct kits for canvass, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| JDT [Joseph D. Tydings]; Volunteers who took precinct kits for canvass, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| JDT [Joseph D. Tydings]; Volunteers who took precinct kits for canvass, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| JDT [Joseph D. Tydings]; Volunteers who took precinct kits for canvass, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| Lawyers, [1970] | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 3 | |
| Political, 1969-1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| [Position Statements and Clippings], [1970] | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
| Schedules [Orlinsky copies], July-November 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 6 | |
| Scheduling Material -- General Information, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | |
| Scheduling Material -- AA [Anne Arundel], 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 8 | |
| Scheduling Material -- Baltimore County, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 9 | |
| Scheduling Material -- Harford, South, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 10 | |
| Scheduling Material -- Prince George's-Montgomery, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 11 | |
| Scheduling Material -- Shore, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 12 | |
| Scheduling Material -- West, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 13 | |
| Teas for Tydings, 1964-1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 14 | |
| Tydings Capaign Manual, [1970] | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 15 | |
| Tydings for Senate in '70 Campaign Kit, 1970 | series 2.2 | box 3 | folder 16 | |
Series 3: Senate Staff-Joseph D. Tydings, 1956-1970 (5 linear feet)
This series documents Jo-Ann Orlinsky's duties as a member of Senator Tydings' staff, especially her efforts to keep him apprised of political developments in Maryland. Included are briefing and working files, copies of Tydings' speeches published in the Congressional Record, correspondence, newsletters, press releases, schedules, statements, memoranda, and reports on incoming mail. The folder heading "Robos" was used by Orlinsky and is retained here. It refers to standardized response letters to constituent requests which are produced in quantity on robot machines. Arranged alphabetically by document type and subject.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Briefing File], [1955-1966] | series 3 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| [Congressional Record, [1965-1966] | series 3 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| [Congressional Record, [1965-1966] | series 3 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| [Congressional Record, [1965-1966] | series 3 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| [Congressional Record, [1965-1966] | series 3 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| [Congressional Record, [1965-1966] | series 3 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| [Congressional Record, [1965-1966] | series 3 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| [Congressional Record, [1965-1966] | series 3 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| [Congressional Record, [1965-1967] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Allegany County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Anne Arundel, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Baltimore City, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Baltimore County, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Calvert County, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Caroline County, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Carroll County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 8 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Cecil County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 9 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Charles County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 10 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Dorchester County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 11 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Frederick County, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 12 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Garrett County, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 13 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Harford County, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 14 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Howard County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 15 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Kent County, [1966-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 16 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Maryland General, [1966-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 17 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Maryland-Regional, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 18 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Montgomery County, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 2 | folder 19 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Prince George's County, [1964-1968] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Queen Anne's County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Somerset County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 3 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- St. Mary's County, [1965-1967] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Talbot County, [1967-1968] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Washington County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 6 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Wicomico County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 7 | |
| [Constituent Issues] -- Worcester County, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 8 | |
| Co-Sponsored Legislation, [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 9 | |
| [Democratic Central Committee], [1965-1970] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 10 | |
| Form Letters, [1964-1970] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 11 | |
| Legislative Memos, [1967-1969] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 12 | |
| Mail Reports, 1969 | series 3 | box 3 | folder 13 | |
| Mail Wrap Up, [1965-1970] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 14 | |
| Mail Wrap Up, [1965-1970] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 15 | |
| Memos-JDT [Joseph D. Tydings], [1965-1968] | series 3 | box 3 | folder 16 | |
| Newsletters, [1965-1970] | series 3 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Press Releases, 1965, 1967 | series 3 | box 4 | folder 2 | |
| Press Releases, 1965, 1967 | series 3 | box 4 | folder 3 | |
| Press Releases, 1965, 1967 | series 3 | box 4 | folder 4 | |
| Press Releases, 1965, 1967 | series 3 | box 4 | folder 5 | |
| Press Releases, 1965, 1967 | series 3 | box 4 | folder 6 | |
| Press Releases, 1965, 1967 | series 3 | box 4 | folder 7 | |
| Press Releases, 1967-1970 | series 3 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| Press Releases, 1967-1970 | series 3 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
| Press Releases, 1967-1970 | series 3 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
| Press Releases, 1967-1970 | series 3 | box 5 | folder 4 | |
| Press Releases, 1967-1970 | series 3 | box 5 | folder 5 | |
| Press Releases, 1967-1970 | series 3 | box 5 | folder 6 | |
| Robos, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 6 | folder 1 | |
| Robos, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 6 | folder 2 | |
| Robos, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 6 | folder 3 | |
| Robos, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 6 | folder 4 | |
| Robos, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 6 | folder 5 | |
| Robos, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 6 | folder 6 | |
| Robos, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 6 | folder 7 | |
| Robos, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 6 | folder 8 | |
| Robos, 1968-1970 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 1 | |
| Robos, 1968-1970 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 2 | |
| Robos, 1968-1970 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 3 | |
| Robos, 1968-1970 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 4 | |
| Robos, 1968-1970 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 5 | |
| Schedules, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 6 | |
| Schedules, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 7 | |
| Schedules, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 8 | |
| Schedules, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 9 | |
| Schedules, 1965-1967 | series 3 | box 7 | folder 10 | |
| Schedules, May-July 1970 | series 3 | box 8 | folder 1 | |
| Senator's Notes, [1965-1967] | series 3 | box 8 | folder 2 | |
| Speeches [Orlinsky copies], [1964-1965] | series 3 | box 8 | folder 3 | |
| Speeches and Speech Outlines, 1964-1965 | series 3 | box 8 | folder 4 | |
| Staff Information, [1966-1969] | series 3 | box 8 | folder 5 | |
| Statements [Orlinsky Copies], 1965 | series 3 | box 8 | folder 6 | |
| Statements [Orlinsky Copies], 1965 | series 3 | box 8 | folder 7 | |
| Statements [Orlinsky Copies], 1965 | series 3 | box 8 | folder 8 | |
| Statements [Orlinsky Copies], 1966 | series 3 | box 9 | folder 1 | |
| Statements [Orlinsky Copies], 1966 | series 3 | box 9 | folder 2 | |
| Statements [Orlinsky Copies], 1966 | series 3 | box 9 | folder 3 | |
| Statements since November 4, 1964, 1964-1966 | series 3 | box 9 | folder 4 | |
| Tydings, [1964-1972] | series 3 | box 9 | folder 5 | |
| Tydings, [1964-1972] | series 3 | box 9 | folder 6 | |
| Tydings, 89th Congress, 1st Series, 1965 | series 3 | box 10 | folder 1 | |
| Tydings, 89th Congress, 1st Series, 1965 | series 3 | box 10 | folder 2 | |
| Tydings, 89th Congress, 1st Series, 1965 | series 3 | box 10 | folder 3 | |
| [Tydings Christmas Cards and Invitation], [undated] | series 3 | box 10 | folder 4 | |
| Washington Mail Count, 1967-1968 | series 3 | box 10 | folder 5 | |
| Washington Mail Count, 1967-1968 | series 3 | box 10 | folder 6 | |
| [Working File], [1964-1970] | series 3 | box 10 | folder 7 | |
Series 4: Maryland Party Politics, 1962-1970 (1 linear foot)
This series includes a wide variety of items, gathered to provide information on the Maryland political scene, including the Democratic State Central Committee, intelligence on other candidates, and extensive records on voter registration. These papers include maps, canvassers' data sheets and weekly reports, budgets for registration drives, and programs for first-time voters. The series also documents the 1967 rewriting of the constitution of the Democratic Party of the State of Maryland and includes drafts and copies of other state party constitutions. The records consist primarily of handbooks, correspondence, drafts, and reports. Arranged alphabetically by document type and subject.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County-4th District, [1967-1970] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Byron, [Goodloe E.], [1964-1968] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| [Campaign Handbooks], [1966-1968] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| [Campaign Handbooks], [1966-1968] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| [Campaign Handbooks], [1966-1968] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| [Congressional Record, [1965] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Convention; Political Biography, 1968 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| County Assistant, [1965-1969] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Democratic Party, [1962-1966] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Drafts of Democratic Party Constitution for JDT [Joseph D. Tydings], 1964, 1967 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| [Factual Campaign Information, U.S. Senate and National Party Platform Excerpts, [1968] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| First [Time] Voters, [1964] | series 4 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Maryland Democratic Party and Final Constitution, [1967] | series 4 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Maryland Party Constitution, [1960-1967] | series 4 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Maryland Party Constitution, [1960-1967] | series 4 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| [Romadka, Robert J.-Democratic State Central Committee of Baltimore County], [February 15, 1968] | series 4 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| S[tate] C[entral] C[ommittee] and Convention Information and National, 1966, 1968 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| S[tate] C[entral] C[ommittee] and State Convention, 1966 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| [Voter Registration], [1960-1964] | series 4 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
| [Voter Registration], [1960-1964] | series 4 | box 2 | folder 8 | |
| [Voter Registration], [1960-1964] | series 4 | box 2 | folder 9 | |
| [Voter Registration-Final Report], [1964] | series 4 | box 2 | folder 10 | |
Series 5: Democratic National Committee, Commission on Delegate Selection and Party Structure (Mikulski Commission), 1964-1976 (0.5 linear feet)
From March to August 1973, Orlinsky worked on the staff of a committee charged with the re-evaluation of the Democratic National Committee's delegate selection process. Chaired by the Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski, a member then of the Baltimore City Council, its mission was to improve the opportunity for every Democrat to participate in the delegate selection and nominating processes. Following the 1968 nominating convention, many felt that meaningful participation of Democratic voters in the choice of their presidential nominee was often difficult or costly, sometimes completely illusory, and, in not a few instances, impossible. The Commission further favored the adoption of rules reaffirming the party's long-standing commitment to equal rights, opportunities, and popular control. The committee's mandate was to recommend changes which would rectify these inequities, and their report was adopted unanimously on October 27, 1973. This series contains correspondence from Barbara A. Mikulski and others, guidelines, election results, and Orlinsky's personal notebook. Arrangement is alphabetical by document type and subject.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Agendas, Guidelines, Resolutions, Reports, and Meeting Summaries], [1970-1973] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| [Democratic Party Brochures and Bumper Stickers], [1972] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| [Correspondence, Seminar Summaries, and State Delegate Selection Process], [1973] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Delegates '68, [1968-1973] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Delgates '72, [1968-1972] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| ["Democrats to Convene," Washington Post, [July 11, 1976] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Election Results, [1964-1972] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| [Reports], [1973-1974] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| [Staff Memos, Delegate Questionnaires, and Commission Members], [1968-1973] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| [Orlinsky Personal File] -- Carol's Memo, [1973] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| [Orlinsky Personal File] -- Members and Guidelines, [1972] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| [Orlinsky Personal File] -- Miscellaneous, [1973] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| [Orlinsky Personal File] -- Newsletters, [1973] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| [Orlinsky Personal File] -- Party Reformed, [1972] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| [Orlinsky Personal File] -- Perspective of 1972 Primary Elections, [1972] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 15 | |
| [Orlinsky Personal File] -- Required Reading and Background, [1968-1973] | series 5 | box 1 | folder 16 | |
| [Orlinsky Personal File] -- State By State, 1972 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 17 | |
Series 6: Posters, 1962-1976 (31 Items)
This series consists of numerous posters from the campaigns of Joseph D. Tydings and Carlton R. Sickles. Also represented are the campaigns of Robert F. Kennedy, J. Glenn Beall, and Maryland House of Delegates members and Circuit Court Judges. These materials have been inventoried at the item level and are stored flat in a map drawer. They are arranged alphabetically by candidate and theme.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posters, 1962-1976 | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | ||
| "Agnew [Spiro T.] For Governor", [1966] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1 | |
| "Baltimore County Notice of Special Election", [1968] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 2 | |
| Congressional Record enlargement, September 5, 1970 | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 3 | |
| "Elect the Sickles [Carlton R.] Action Team", [1966] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 4 | |
| "Everybody Likes J. Glenn Beall, Maryland's Senior Senator", [1976] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 5 | |
| "For President Anderson [John B.]-Lucey [Patrick J.]", [1980] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 6 | |
| "Give HIM a better chance. Register and Vote", [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 7 | |
| "Goldwater" [Barry F.], [1964] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 8 | |
| "He never ducks the tough ones. Re-elect Tydings [Joseph D.] U.S. Senator, Democrat", [1970] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 9 | |
| "Humphrey [Hubert H.]-Muskie [Edmund S.], [1968] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 10 | |
| "Johnson [Lyndon B.]/Humphrey [Hubert H.] For the USA", [1964] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 11 | |
| "Keep Our Circuit Court Judges: Ellen L. Hollander, Richard T. Rombro, John C. Themelis", [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 12 | |
| "Kennedy [Robert F.] For President", [1968] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 13 | |
| "Let's Put Joe [Joseph D.] Tydings Back In The Senate", [1976] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 14 | |
| "Mondale [Walter F.]/Ferraro [Geraldine A.] for America", [1984] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 15 | |
| "Muskie [Edmund S.] Walk In", [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 16 | |
| [Poster with clippings from various newspapers], [1970] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 17 | |
| "President John F. Kennedy", [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 18 | |
| "Re-Elect Carlton R. Sickles, Congressman-at-Large" (2 copies), [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 19 | |
| "Re-Elect House of Delegates: Curt Anderson, Ken Montague, Anne Perkins; State Senate-Julian Lapides", [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 20 | |
| "See and Hear R. Sargent and Eunice Shriver", [1970] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 21 | |
| "Sickles [Carlton R.] for Governor" (2 copies), [1966] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 22 | |
| "Support Frank J. McCourt, State Senate", [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 23 | |
| "Support the Unity Ticket," [Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland], [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 24 | |
| "Teas For Tydings [Joseph D.]", [1964-1970] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 25 | |
| "Venetoulis for Governor for a new Maryland", [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 26 | |
| "We're For You", [undated] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 27 | |
| "Working For Maryland NOT The Machine. Tydings [Joseph D.] Democrat for U. S. Senate" (2 copies), [1964] | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 28 | |
Series 7: Photographs, 1962-1970 (39 items)
This series contains campaign photographs of various politicians, negatives of a party held at campaign headquarters, and other campaign-related pictures. These materials have been transferred to the photograph collection.
The box inventory for this series is not currently available online. Please refer to the series description above for a broad description of the materials or contact the department for more information.
Series 8: Memorabilia, 1962-1970 (41 items)
This series includes three-dimensional objects, such as campaign buttons, pencils, matchbooks, printing plates, two name badges, a napkin, a potholder, and an apron from the campaigns of Joseph D. Tydings, Carlton R. Sickles, and others, including Louis Goldstein, long-time comptroller of Maryland. Bumper stickers, campaign brochures, and other paper objects were retained in their original locations. These materials have been transferred to the memorabilia collection (memorabilia #1125 to #1148).
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorabilia | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | ||
| 1 item. 1" red and white "Tydings" campaign button., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1125 | |
| 1 item. 1 1/4" red, white and, and blue "Re-Elect Tawes" campaign button., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1126 | |
| 2 items. Blue and silver "Louis L. Goldstein Comptroller of Maryland" campaign matchbooks. Memo Numbers: 1127a-b., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1127 | |
| 1 item. Small, orange plastic donkey., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1128 | |
| 1 item. Red and white string from "Tea for Tydings" teabag., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1129 | |
| 7 items. Photoengravers' plates of unidentified individuals; on wooden blocks. Memo Numbers: 1130a-g., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1130 | |
| 3 items. Photoengravers' plates not on wooden blocks; individuals not identified. Memo Numbers: 1131a-c., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1131 | |
| 3 items. Photoengravers' plates of unidentified buildings; not on wooden blocks. Memo Numbers: 1132a-c., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1132 | |
| 1 item. 4"x5" photoengravers' plate Millard Tawes; on wooden block., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1133 | |
| 1 item. 5"x6 3/8" photoengravers' plate of President John F. Kennedy; on wooden block., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1134 | |
| 2 items. 1 inch red, white, and blue "Vote Democratic [19]66" campaign buttons. Memo Numbers: 1135a-b., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1135 | |
| 1 item. 1 inch orange "Byron for Congress" campaign button., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1136 | |
| 2 items. 2 1/16" round red and white "Elect Charlie Moylan" campaign buttons. Memo Numbers: 1137a-b., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1137 | |
| 1 item. "Re-Elect Tawes Governor" emery board., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1138 | |
| 1 item. Gold "Compliments of Charles E. Moylan, Jr." pencil., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1139 | |
| 2 items. "Thomas B. Finan Attorney General of Maryland" gold pencils. Memo Numbers: 1140a-b., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1140 | |
| 2 items. Blue "J. Millard Tawes Governor of Maryland" pencils. Memo Numbers: 1141a-b., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1141 | |
| 1 item. Blue and white "Re-Elect Glenn Beall U.S. Senator" potholder., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1142 | |
| 1 item. "Resnick Congress" sleeveless cover-up/apron., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1143 | |
| 1 item. Red, white, and blue paper napkin from "Young Dems Convention - 1963"., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1144 | |
| 1 item. "Jo-Ann Orlinsky, Tea for Tydings Hostess" name badge., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1145 | |
| 1 item. Black and white 1962 "PRES Goodloe Byron" name badge., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1146 | |
| 1 item. 1 inch red, white, and blue "Tydings" campaign button., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1147 | |
| 1 item. 1 inch red, white, and blue "Humphrey-Muskie" campaign button., 1958-1976 | series 8 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1148 | |
Related Material
Interested researchers may wish to consult the papers of Joseph D. Tydings in the Archives and Manuscripts Department of the University of Maryland Libraries.
Other papers of Jo-Ann Orlinsky, dating from 1966 to 1990, are available in the Julia Rogers Library of Goucher College, Towson, Maryland. This collection contains approximately forty linear feet. Only a small portion dealing with her service on the Maryland Commission of Women has been processed. Access is by appointment only; please contact the College Archivist to use this collection.
The Archives of the University of Baltimore has a small, unprocessed collection of Orlinsky materials related to the campaigns of Joseph D. Tydings including bumper stickers and newspaper clippings
For other related archival and manuscript collections, please see the following subject guides.
Bibliography
Publications
- Handbook On How To Run A Fair, 1973
- Guidelines on Sexual Assault, Maryland Commission for Women, October, 1975
- Rachel's Daughters: Reading in Jewish Women's History, 1976
- Editor, Proceedings of the National Occupational Health Conference, November, 1974
Selected Search Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the University of Maryland Libraries' Catalog. Researchers desiring related materials about these topics, names, or places may search the Catalog using these headings.
Subjects
- Democratic National Committee (U.S.). Commission on Party Structure and Delegate Selection -- History -- Sources
- Maryland -- Politics and government -- 1951- -- History -- Sources
- Mikulski, Barbara -- Correspondence
- Orlinsky, Jo-Ann -- Archives
- Tydings, Joseph D. (Joseph Davies), 1928- -- Archives
- Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland -- History -- Sources