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TitleArthur J. Finkelstein papersTypeMixed MaterialCollectionSubjectBuckley, James Lane, 1923 (LCSH)D'Amato, AlfonseDolan, John T. (John Terry)--Correspondence. (LCSH)Ferdinand, Joan--Correspondence. (LCSH)Helms, JesseKirkpatrick, Jeane J.--Correspondence. (LCSH)Koehler, Judy, 1941-Lauder, Ronald S.Mack, Connie, III, 1940-Netanyahu, BinyaminNicholls, Gerald William James, 1958---Correspondence. (LCSH)Nickles, DonSharon, ArielSmith, Denny, 1938-Stone, Roger, 1952---Correspondence. (LCSH)Finkelstein family (LCSH)United States. Congress--Elections (LCSH)AJF & AssociatesAmerican Conservative UnionConsumer Alert (LCSH)Likud (Political party : Israel)National Citizens' Coalition (Canada)National Congressional ClubNational Conservative Political Action CommitteeRepublican Party (U.S. : 1854- )Advertising campaigns (LCSH)Advertising, Direct-mail (LCSH)Campaign funds (LCSH)Conservatism--United States (LCSH)Consulting firms--United States (LCSH)Elections (LCSH)Elections--United States (LCSH)Libertarianism--United States (LCSH)Political action committees--United States (LCSH)Political campaigns (LCSH)Political campaigns--United States (LCSH)Political candidates (LCSH)Political candidates--United States (LCSH)Political parties--Canada (LCSH)Political parties--Israel (LCSH)Political parties--United States (LCSH)Politics, Practical (LCSH)Radio advertising (LCSH)Republicanism--United States (LCSH)Telephone selling (LCSH)Television advertising (LCSH)Women political candidates (LCSH)Long Island (N.Y.)--Politics and government (LCSH)New York (State)--Politics and government (LCSH)United States--Politics and government--20th century (LCSH)United States--Politics and government--21st century (LCSH)Political consultants.Pollsters. Notelanguage: Collection material in English, with Hebrew.SummaryCorrespondence, memoranda, interviews, speeches, writings, articles, notes, surveys and polls, campaign files, subject files, scheduling files, travel itineraries, phone message books, newspaper clippings, digital files, and other papers primarily relating to Finkelstein's career as a Republican pollster, political consultant, and campaign manager. Documents his role in the evolution of campaign strategies and fundraising methods to support Republican candidate victories and the rise of the New Right in the United States throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Highlights the polling and consulting firm Finkelstein founded, AJF & Associates, especially their use of direct mail letters, telephone messaging, television and radio advertising, and general advising. Features material relating to Finkelstein's affiliation with political action committees such as the National Congressional Club and National Conservative Political Action Committee; consulting work for international campaigns such as those of the National Citizens' Coalition in Canada and of the Likud political party in Israel, including the campaigns of Prime Ministers Binyamin Netanyahu and Ariel Sharon; and involvement in New York State politics, specifically in Long Island. Includes material relating to Finkelstein's membership on the boards of the American Conservative Union and the libertarian consumer advocacy group Consumer Alert. Includes some material pertaining to Finkelstein's college years and family.Clients represented include Alfonse D'Amato, James Lane Buckley, Jesse Helms, Judy Koehler, Ronald S. Lauder, Connie Mack III, Don Nickles, and Denny SmithCorrespondents include John T. Dolan, Joan Ferdinand, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, Gerald "Gerry" William James Nicholls, and Roger StoneOrigin Date(s)1960-2019 (bulk 1970-1989) Authorized Access PointFinkelstein, Arthur J. (Arthur Jay), 1945-2017 Arthur J. Finkelstein papersCollection ArrangementCollection Organization: Arranged in five series. Series 1: Consultant File, 1970-2015; Series 2: Alphabetical File, 1970-2019; Series 3: Travel and Itineraries File, 1983-2016; Series 4: Personal File, 1960-2013; and Series 5: Oversize, 1970-1986.