JOURNAL ARTICLE

Celebrating a Champion of Queens.

  • Published In: New York Archives, 2026, v. 25, n. 3. P. 9 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: TUMMINO, ANNIE; FRACCALVIERI, GIANNA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the legacy of Helen Marshall, a prominent public representative and community advocate in Queens, New York. Marshall, who served as a New York State Assemblymember, New York City Councilmember, and the first African American Borough President of Queens, dedicated her career to promoting multiculturalism and access to public services. Following her death in 2017, her papers were donated to Queens College Special Collections and Archives, providing a comprehensive resource for researchers interested in her impact on community activism and public education. The collection includes a variety of documents that reflect her contributions to social justice and public institutions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New York Archives. 2026/01, Vol. 25, Issue 3, p9
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1535-7813
  • Accession Number:190684509
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