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INAUGURATION OF
INAUGURAL COMMITTEE - 1973
Second and T Streets, S.W
PRESIDENT * MIXON AGNEW ARESIDENT *
Washington, D.C. 20315
(202) 447-9150
November 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
AL KAUPINEN
THE WHITE HOUSE
FROM:
JOHN WILKS for
Attached are a resume, final report, and letter
from Jack E. Robinson whom we have discussed.
He did an outstanding job for us as you know in
Massachusetts.
I am enclosing a copy of his letter as I would
like you to read at least the underscored portion
which reflects the kind of commitment he has for
the Administration.
He would make an outstanding appointment.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Area
Code
NAME
ROBINSON, Jack E.
ADDRESS: 61 Arborway
TELEPHONE:
Home
617-524-7300
Office
Boston, Massachusetts 02130
617-427-3000
CURRENT POSITION
SALARY LEVEL
Massachusetts CRP, Black Vote Director
Date
Date
Date
By
RESUMES REQUESTED
RESUMES RECEIVED 11/24/72
INTERVIEWED
12/6
HQ -Phone
special AssT. to The PRES.
ASST. S2C. DOI
AREA OF INTEREST/EXPERTISE
special AssT. To EHR Lichman
ASST. SEC. DOD
ASST. 52c. DOC
RESUME PROCESSED
DATE
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY
LIAISON MAN
PLACED (DESCRIBE)
DATE
POSITION
Consultant
Permanent
REMARKS
Rec'd by John weeks
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Massachusetts
Committee
for the Re-election
of the President
77 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110 (617) 482-7990
LIEUT. GOV. DONALD R. DWIGHT, Chairman
ADELE MALONE, Co-Chairman
GREGORY W. GALLAGHER, Executive Director
JACK E. ROBINSON Black Vote Division
November 10, 1972
Mr John Wilks
National Committee For The Re-Election
Of The President
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. 3rd Floor
Washington, D.C. 02006
Dear John;
The Final Results of the Black Vote Division for the State Of
Massachusetts is as follows;
Not withstanding the well known fact that the Commonwealth of Mass-
achusetts went to McGovern. WE DOUBLED OUR 1968 PREFERENCE FOR THE PRESIDENT
Our final Voter Profile Analysis indicates that the Black Voters in
Massachusetts gave 25.1 % of their vote to the President, as opposed to 11.7 %
during the 1968 election.
Massachusetts has a very inter-mixed population once you move from
the large cities such as Boston and Springfield. The one (1) community that
can be identified as being predominantly Black residential middle class near
the metropolitan Boston area, and within the academic area of Cambridge Mass
is the Medford Massachusetts area Ward #6 Precint 1. This precint gave the
President 45.2% of their vote.
The following statistical profile documents the voter percentages ( for
purposes of authenticity only solid Black wards was included in this profile, if
I used areas that were equally mixed Black and White our percentages would be larger. )
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
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BLACK VOTER STATISTICAL PROFILE FOR MASSACHUSETTS
1972
CITY
WARD
PRECINT
NIXON
MCGOVERN
NIXON PERCENTAGE
BOSTON
8
ALL
564
1847
9
All
404
2025
12
ALL
706
4417
14
ALL
728
5912
2,402
14,201
16.9%
CAMBRIDGE
6
5
721
2263
31.8%
MEDFORD
6
1
395
872
45.2%
SPRINGFIELD
4
A
200
381
B
55
210
C
75
425
D
158
485
E
118
857
F
62
210
5
A
76
208
B
90
252
C
98
474
D
172
459
E
168
258
F
363
419
G
538
683
2,173
5,321
40.8%
WORCESTER
9
5
281
400
70.2%
TOTAL VOTE (Representative)
5,972
23,057
PERCENTAGE VOTE FOR PRESIDENT NIXON
25.8%
The aforementioned concludes my final report on the election percentages
if further clarification is neccessary we will be happy to comply.
Sincerely
cc; Mr Robert Brown
Lt. Governor Donald Dwight
Jack E. Robinson
Mr Stan Scott
Black Vote Division Massachusetts
Mr Paul Jones
Mr Edwin Sexton
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Jack E. Robinson
November 11, 1972
Mr John Wilks
500 23rd Street N.W
Washington, D.C 20037
Dear John;
Enclosed please find a resume of myself, and a copy of the report
I sent to the Re-Elect Committee office to you.
The Campaign in Massachusetts was very difficult and hostile
due to the strong Democratic party ties, and neccessitated our
running a rather unusual type campaign, however, we doubled the
vote and I have already begun laying a more permanent foundation
for the future.
One of my campaign offices was broken into and ransacked, my
car was trampled, and of course the usual vituperation from the
local white and black press. These items were kept quiet to prevent
fear from permeating the few loyal supporters that we did have.
I would be interested in coming to Washington in a position
of some responsibility as my time and circumstances will permit it.
However, I am not a 9-to-5 type person , and would require a very
challenging type situation.
Thanks for your consideration in my behalf, and there are
approximately 4 other persons that merits some consideration.
Jack E. Cordially, Robinson
BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS 02130
TELEPHONE (617) 427-3000
61 Arborway Boston, Mass 02130 Telephone 617-524-7300
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Jack E. Robinson
October 4, 1973
Mr John Vickerman
Personnell Department
The White House
Washington, D.C
Dear Mr Vickerman;
Enclosed please find Personal Qualifications
Statement Form # 171 of the United States Civil Service
Commission as requested.
Thanking you in advance for your efforts in my
behalf.
Sincerely,
Jack E. Robinson
61 ARBORWAY BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02130 TELEPHONE (617) 524 7300
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
STANDARD FORM 171
Office of Management and Budget
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT
Approved 50-RO388
1A. Kind of position (job) you are filing for (or title of
B. Announcement No.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK
announcement)
EXECUTIVE
FOR USE OF EXAMINING OFFICE ONLY
C. Options for which you wish to be considered (if listed in announcement)
Material
Entered Register:
Appor.
Submitted
D. Primary place(s) you wish to be employed
Nonappor.
Returned
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Notations:
2. Home phone (including Area Code)
3. Office phone (including Area Code)
617-524-7300
617 524-7300
Form Reviewed:
4. Name (Last) (First) (Middle) (Maiden, if any)
XX
Mr.
Miss
Mrs.
Form Approved:
ANNOUNCEMENT NO.
and Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)
Option
Grade
Earned
Preference
Aug.
Rating
Rating
ROBINSON
JACK
ERROL
5 points
61 ARBORWAY
(Tent.)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
02130
10 Points
Comp. Dis.
5. Legal or voting residence (State)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Other
10 Points
6. Height without shoes
7. Weight
5 Feet 8 Inches
180 Pounds
Disal.
8. Birthplace (City and State, or foreign country)
Jackson, Miss
STATEMENT NO.
Being
10. Social Security Account Number
Investi-
9. Birth date (Month, day, year)
Initials and Date
Sept 29 1927
012
22
2653
gated
11. If you have ever been employed by the Federal Government as a civilian, give your
last classification series, grade, and job title.
THIS SPACE FOR USE OF APPOINTING OFFICER ONLY
Preference has been verified through proof that the separation was
under honorable conditions, and other proof as required.
NO
5-Pt.
10-Pt. Comp. Disab.
10-Pt. Other
Dates of service in that grade
From
XXXXXX
To
XXXXXXX
Signature and Title
12. If you are currently on a list of eligibles for appointment to a Federal position, give
the name of the announcement, the name of the office maintaining the list, the date
Agency
Date
on your notice of rating, and your rating.
Refer for medical action
NOT APPLICABLE
13. Lowest pay or grade you will accept
14. When will you be
available?
PAY
GRADE
$ 28,000 per YEAR
OR
IMMEADIATE
15. Will you accept temporary employment for:
YES
NO
16. Where will you accept a job?
YES
NO
17. Will you accept less than full time work?
1 month or less?
X
Washington, D.C.
X
(Less than 40 hours per week)
Yes
No
(Acceptance or refusal of
temporary employment will
not affect your consideration
1 to 4 months?
X
Any place in the United States.
18. Are you willing to travel? (Check one)
for other appointments.)
X
Outside of the United States.
X
NO
SOME
OFTEN
4 to 12 months?
Only in (specify):
X
Yes
No
19. VETERAN PREFERENCE. Answer all parts. If a part does not apply to you, answer "No."
X
A. Have you ever served on active duty in the United States military service? (Exclude tours of active duty for training as a reservist or Guardsman.)
B. Have you ever been discharged from the armed services under other than honorable conditions ? (You may omit any such discharge changed
to honorable by a Discharge Review Board or similar authority.)
X
If "Yes," give details in Item 37.
X
C. Do you claim 5-point preference based on active duty in the armed forces?
If "Yes," you will be required to furnish records to support your claim at the time you are appointed.
X
D. Do you claim 10-point preference?
If "Yes," check type of preference claimed and complete and attach Standard Form 15. "Claim for 10-point Veteran Preference," together with the proof called for
TYPE:
Compensable disability
Disability
Wife
Widow
Mother
in that form
E. List Dates, Branch, and Serial or Service Number of All Active Service (Enter "N/A" if not applicable)
From FEB 18, 1946 To DEC 27, 1947 Branch of Service ARMY
Serial or Service Number
RA 11 077 785
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Standard Form 171
September 1971 U.S. Civil Service Commission
Page 1
171-103
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PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING ITEM 20
20. EXPERIENCE (Start with your PRESENT position and work back. Account for periods of unemployment in separate blocks in order.)
May inquiry be made of your present employer regarding your character, qualifications, and record of employment?
X
Yes
No
(A "No" will not affect your consideration for employment opportunities except for HEARING EXAMINER positions.)
Dates of employment (month, year)
Exact title of position
If Federal service, civilian or military
1
From 1963
To PRESENT TIME
PRESIDENT
grade CIVILAAN
Salary or earnings
Avg. hrs.
Place of employment
Number and kind of employees
Kind of business or organization
Starting $
per
per week
City:
supervised
BOSTON
(manufacturing, accounting, insurance,
60
etc.)
Present $25,000 per YEAR
State: MASS
60
VARIOUS
Name of immediate supervisor
Name of employer (firm, organization, etc.) and address (including ZIP Code, if known)
SELF EMPLOYED
ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION- AMERICAN BEVERAGE
Area Code and phone No. if known 617 524-7300
CORP- BURTON MANOR HOME FOR ELDERLY
Reason for wanting to leave GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Description of duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments In 1972 the largest wholly owned Black
Construction Company in United States, volume $2,000,000 also simultan-
eously the President of Burton Manor Home For The Elderly, ; The Burton
Realty Trust, The Eagle Properties Trust, The American Motorist Assn,;
The American Business Management Company; The American Beverages Corpof
ation, and the Consolidated American Beverages Corporation
INNEVENVIE
For agency use (skill codes, etc.)
Dates of employment (month, year)
Exact title of position
If Federal service, civilian or military
2
From 1960
To 1962
PRESIDENT
grade
CIVILIAN
Salary or earnings
Avg. hrs.
Place of employment
Number and kind of employees
Kind of business or organization
Starting
$ 20,000
per
YEAR
per week
City: BOSTON
supervised
(manufacturing, accounting, insurance,
Final $
per
State: MASS
35
etc.)
60
VARIOUS
Name of immediate supervisor
Name of employer (firm, organization, etc.) and address (including ZIP Code, if known)
SELF EMPLOYED
Compact Advertising (New Hampshire)
Area Code and phone No. if known 617 17 524-7300
Universal Distributing (Boston)
Reason for leaving NEW BUSINESS
Description of duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments SERVED as President and owner during this
period of the Compact Advertising Corporation,; The Compact Corporation,
The Park Dale Home For The Aged and the Universal Distributing Corp-
oration.
For agency use (skill codes, etc.)
Dates of employment (month, year)
Exact title of position
If Federal service, civilian or military
3
From
1959
To 1959
PRESIDENT
grade
CIVILIAN
Salary or earnings
Avg. hrs.
Place of employment
Number and kind of employees
Kind of business or organization
Starting $ 12,000 per Year
per week
City: ORCESTER
supervised
(manufacturing, accounting, insurance,
etc.)
Final $
60
State: MASS
25
per
SALES
Name of immediate supervisor
Name of employer (firm, organization, etc.) and address (including ZIP Code, if known)
SELF EMPLOYED
COMPACT CORPORATION WORCESTER, MASS
Area Code and phone No. if known 617 617 524-7300
PARK DALE REST HOME ROXBURY, MASS
Reason for leaving LARGER BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY
Description of duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments COMPACT CORPORATION: hiring, training and
supervision of sales staff, budget, and operations. : PARKDALE REST
HOME: cónstruction, licensing, staffing, and operations.
For agency use (skill codes, etc.)
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE BLOCKS USE STANDARD FORM 171-A OR BLANK SHEETS
SEE INSTRUCTION SHEET
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ATTACH SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS OR FORMS HERE
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS CORRECTLY AND FULLY
21 A. Special qualifications and skills (skills with machines; patents or inventions; your most important publications (do not submit copies unless requested ); your public
speaking and publications experience; membership in professional or scientific societies; etc.) Public Speaking, Public Relations
and Organizing, PRESIDENT: Boston NAACP, State Enterprises, VICE PRESIDENT
National Assoc. Of Minority Contractors: TELEVISION PRODUCER: "Lift
Every Voice" (Religious Program) Sportsmen Tennis Club President; Oak
Bluffs Tennis Club President; MEMBER Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Phi
Epsilon Kappa Fraternity BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Voluntary Action Center,
Contractors Assoc. Of Boston, Mass Attorney Generals Advisory Committee,
Alliance For A safer Boston, First Drug Rehabilitation Program.
MEMBER: United Nations Association, Civil Liberties Union Advisory Comm.
B. Kind of License or Certificate (For example, pilot,
C. State or other licensing authority
D. Year of first
E. Year of latest
F. Approximate number
registered nurse, lawyer, radio operator, C.P.A., etc.)
license
license
of words per minute:
INSURANCE REAL ESTATE
MASSACHUSETTS
or certificate
or certificate
Typing
Shorthand
CONSTRUCTION-FIRE ARMS
1960
1973
60
22. A. Did you graduate from high school, or will
B. Name and location (city and State) of last high school attended
you graduate within the next nine months?
ROXBURY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
YES
MONTH/YEAR
NO
HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED
X
1946
12th
WARREN STREET
BOSTON, MASS
C. Name and location (city, State, and ZIP Code if known) of college
Dates attended
Years Completed
No. of credits compl.
Type of
or university. (If you expect to graduate within 9 months, give
Year of
Semester
Quarter
degree
MONTH and year you expect degree.)
From
To
Day
Night
hours
hours
(B.A., etc.)
degree
BOSTON UNIVERSITY General Coll
1948
1950
2
60
A.A
1950
BOSTON UNIVERSITY School Ed.
1950
1954
4
60
B.S
1954
BOSTON UNIVERSITY Graduate Sch
1955
1955
I
24
none
No. of credits compl.
No. of credits compl.
D. Chief undergraduate college subjects
Semester
Quarter
E. Chief graduate college subjects
Semester
Quarter
hours
hours
hours
hours
Arts & The Humanities
40
Health & Physical Education
80
Management
20
F. Major field of study at highest level of college work
EDUCATION
G. Other schools or training (for example, trade, vocational, armed forces, or business). Give for each the name and location (city, State, and ZIP Code if known) of
school, dates attended, subjects studied, number of classroom hours of instruction per week, certificates, and any other pertinent data.
BOSTON COLLEGE NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS COURSE: Business and Franchise
Management, (Graduate Certificate
23. HONORS, AWARDS, AND FELLOWSHIPS
24. LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
RECEIVED
List the languages and indicate
Reading
Speaking
Understanding
Writing
CONSTRUCTION MAN OF THE
your knowledge of each by
placing "X" in proper columns
Excl
Good
Fair
Excl
Good
Fair
Excl
Good
Fair
Excl
Good
Fair
YEAR: Engineering News
None
Record. UNITED FUND Award
25. REFERENCES. List three persons who are NOT related to you and who have definite knowledge of your qualifications and fitness for the position for which
you are applying. Do not repeat names of supervisors listed under Item 20, EXPERIENCE.
FULL NAME
PRESENT BUSINESS OR HOME ADDRESS
(Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)
BUSINESS OR OCCUPATION
Lieut. Gov. Donald Dwight
STATE HOUSE Boston, Mass
Lieut. Governor
248 Warren Street
Mayor Little
James Loving
Boston, Mass
City Hall
30 Cobden Street
Marie Allen
Roxbury, Mass
Business
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ANSWER ITEMS 26 THROUGH 36 BY PLACING AN "X" IN THE PROPER COLUMN
Yes
No
26. Are you a citizen of the United States?
X
If "No," give country of which you are a citizen:
Before answering these questions read Items 27 and 28 in the attached instructions.
Are you now, or within the last ten years have you been, a member of:
X
27. The Communist Party, U.S.A., or any subdivision of the Communist Party, U.S.A.?
28. An organization that to your present knowledge seeks the overthrow of the constitutional form of government of the United States by force or
X
violence or other unlawful means?
If your answer to Item 27 or 28 is "Yes," write your answers to the following questions in Item 37 or on a separate piece of paper:
(A) The name of the organization? (B) The dates of your membership? (C) Your understanding of the aims and purposes of the organization at
the time of your membership?
29. To insure that you are not placed in a position which might impair your health, or which might be a hazard to you or to others, we need informa-
tion about the following: Do you have, or have you had, heart disease, a nervous breakdown, epilepsy, tuberculosis, or diabetes?
If your answer is "Yes," concerning any one of these, identify which one(s) and give details in Item 37.
30. Within the last five years have you been fired from any job for any reason?
X
31. Within the last five years have you quit a job after being notified that you would be fired?
If your answer to 30 or 31 above is "Yes," give details in Item 37. Show the name and address (including ZIP Code) of employer, approximate date, and
X
reasons in each case. This information should agree with your answers in Item 20, EXPERIENCE.
32. Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law or forfeited collateral, or are you now under charges for any offense against the law?
(You may omit: (1) traffic violations for which you paid a fine of $30.00 or less; and (2) any offense committed before your 21st birthday which
was finally adjudicated in a juvenile court or under a Youth Offender law.)
33. While in the military service were you ever convicted by general court-martial?
If your answer to 32 or 33 is "Yes," give details in Item 37. Show for each offense: (1) date; (2) charge; (3) place; (4) court; and (5) action taken.
34. Does the United States Government employ in a civilian capacity or as a member of the Armed Forces any relative of yours (by blood or marriage)?
(See Items 34 and 35 in the attached instruction sheet.)
X
35. Do you live with, or within the past 12 months have you lived with, any of these relatives who are employed in a civilian capacity?
If your answer to 34 is "Yes," give in Item 37 for such relatives: (1) full name; (2) present address (including ZIP Code); (3) relationship; (4) depart-
X
ment, agency, or branch of the Armed Forces. If your answer to 35 is "Yes," also give the kind of appointment held by the relative(s) you live with or have
lived with within the past 12 months.
36. Do you receive or do you have a pending application for retirement or retainer pay, pension, or other compensation based upon military, Federal
civilian, or District of Columbia Government service?
If your answer is "Yes," give details in Item 37.
Your Statement cannot be processed until you have answered all questions, including Items 26 through 36 above. Be sure you have placed an "X" to the left of EVERY
marker
above, either in the "Yes" or the "No" column.
37. Space for detailed answers. Indicate Item number to which answers apply.
Item No.
If more space is required, use full sheets of paper approximately the same size as this page. Write on EACH sheet your name, birth date, and announcement or
position title. Attach all sheets to this Statement at the top of Page 3.
ATTENTION - THIS STATEMENT MUST BE SIGNED
Read the following paragraph carefully before signing this Statement
A false answer to any question in this Statement may be grounds for not employing you, or for dismissing you after you begin
work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Sec. 1001). All statements are subject to investigation,
including a check of your fingerprints, police records, and former employers. All the information you give will be considered in
reviewing your Statement and is subject to Investigation. A false answer to Items 27 or 28 could deprive you of your right to an
annuity when you reach retirement age in addition to the penalties described above.
CERTIFICATION
SIGNATURE (Sign in ink)
DATE SIGNED
I CERTIFY that all of the statements made in this Statement
are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge
Jack E Pobinson
OCTOBER 4, 1973
and belief, and are made in good faith.
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CONTINUATION SHEET FOR STANDARD FORM 171
"PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT"
Office of Management and Budget
Approved 50-R0388
INSTRUCTIONS-F out this form only when necessary for completion of Item 20 "EXPERIENCE," on Standard Form 171. Enclose with your Statement.
Typewrite or write clearly in dark ink.
1. Name (Last) (First) (Middle) (Maiden, if any)
X
Mr.
Miss
Mrs.
2. Birth date Month, day, year)
ROBINSON
JACK
ERROL
SEPT 29, 1927
3. Kind of position applied for, or name of examination
4. Date of this continuation sheet
FEDERAL
OCT 4, 1973
Dates of employment (month, year)
Exact title of position
If Federal service, civilian
or military grade
From
1958
To 1958
PRESIDENT & TEACHER
CIVILIAN
Salary or earnings
Avg. hrs.
Place of employment
Number and kind of em-
Kind of business or organization
Starting $ 10,000 per YEAR
per week
City:
BOSTON
ployees supervised
(manufacturing, accounting, insurance,
80
etc.)
Final $
per
State: MASS
18
SALES-TEACHING
Name of immediate supervisor
Name of employer (firm, organization, etc.) and address (including ZIP Code, if known)
BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS & SELF
BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 15 BEACON STREET
Area Code and phone No. if known 617 17 742-7400
BOSTON, MASS (SELF EMPLOYED)
Reason for leaving TO GO INTO BUSINESS OF MY OWN
Description of duties and accomplishments in your work TEACHING: Director of Health & Physical
Education, Coached Baseball, Basketball, Track & Tennis Junior High
School In Boston. : COMPACT CORPORATION worked part time as salesman
and then awarded a Franchise after 7 months for Worcester, Mass.
For agency use (skill codes, etc.)
Dates of employment (month. year)
Exact title of position
If Federal service, civilian
or military grade
From
1955
To 1958
AUTO MECHANIC - TEACHER
CIVILIAN
Salary or earnings
Avg. hrs.
Place of employment
Number and kind of em-
Kind of business or organization
Starting
$
per
per week
City:
BOSTON
ployees supervised
(manufacturing, accounting, insurance,
6,000
Year
etc.)
Final
$
per
60
State: MASS
NONE
TEACHING & WORK
Name of immediate supervisor
Name of employer (firm, organization, etc.) and address (including ZIP Code, if known)
KILEY & POWERS GARAGE
KILEY & POWERS GARAGE (Deceased)
Area Code and phone No. if known 617 742-7444
BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (See above)
Reason for leaving
ADVANCEMENT
Description of duties and accomplishments in your work KILEY & POWERS GARAGE: worked as a Master
Mechanic (automobile) nights and taught school during the day.
ИОИЕ
MEEK
For agency use (skill codes, etc.)
lave
HICH
ΓcHooΓ
Dates of employment (month. year)
Exact title of position
If Federal service, civilian
From
1950
To 1955
STUDENT & AUTO MECHANIC
or military grade
CIVILIAN
Salary or earnings
Avg. hrs.
Place of employment
Number and kind of em-
Kind of business or organization
per week
Starting 3,000 per Year
City:
BOSTON
ployees supervised
manufacturing, accounting, insurance,
40
MASS
NONE
COLL-STUDENT etc.)
Final
$
per
State:
Name of immediate supervisor
Name of employer (firm, organization, etc.) and address including ZIP Code, if known)
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
(StudenT)
TSCHVBOE
Area Code and phone No. if known 617 617 247-8942
LEAHYS ESSO GARAGE
(1420 Boylston St
KOBEV
Boston, Mass
Reason
for
leaving
Graduation and Teaching
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BOSTON MASS
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SEPTEMBER 9, 1971
McGRAW-HILL'S CONSTRUCTION WEEKLY
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Jack Robinson: Open shop contractor
sees success despite the odds
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Jack Robinson's plan for growth excludes the building trades unions.
A successful black contractor's
advice on how to succeed: get big
One of the nation's largest and most
his chance to grow "The one-man gen-
successful minority contractors is quick
eral contractor is a thing of the past. I
to point out that he has had no actual
can't think of anything more futile
construction experience, can't tell an
than trying to be your own estimator"
eight-penny from a 16-penny nail and
Bonding a hurdle. "If a contractor's
furthermore says that starting out as a
going to make it big in construction,"
tradesman is no longer necessary for a
says Robinson, "the very first obstacle
general contractor
he has to overcome is bonding. My ad-
Jack E. Robinson, president and
vice to the small contractor is to find
chief executive officer of Robinson
out what the bonding companies are
Construction Co., Boston, is a business-
looking for and then give them the best
man first and a contractor second. He
qualifications you can."
runs his contracting business in much
In Robinson's case, the first thing he
the same way that he runs his two real
did was hire the best bookkeeper with
estate firms, two retail liquor stores,
construction company experience he
nursing home and an insurance broker-
could find, a move he followed by hir-
age company Robinson takes the pro-
ing the biggest and most widely re-
fessional approach to his construction
spected firm of certified public accoun-
business: By delegating all site work to
tants, one that Robinson says was on
field supervisors and management
exceptionally good terms with the
chores to a general manager, he is free
bonding companies. The third step for
to concentrate on the tasks of bringing
Robinson was to hire the best general
in new business and solving the prob-
manager he could afford, a man who
lems of operating open shop.
had worked on multimillion-dollar
Robinson's message to small contrac-
projects. "I made my general manager
tors, black and white, is basically two
my boss," says Robinson, "I follow this
words: get big. "You'll never get any-
man's directions and I think this is one
where in this business if you approach
of the big factors in our success."
it with a hammer under your belt," says
Robinson advises small contractors
Robinson. As proof that his approach
to become highly visible in the commu-
can work, Robinson cites his firm's tre-
nity and to join as many organizations
mendous growth rate, which, after only
as possible because this can lead to new
three years, expects to do slightly more
business. In Robinson's case he is per-
than $2 million worth of construction
haps more visible than most as presi-
this year
dent of the Boston section of the Na-
One of the biggest problems faced by
tional Association for the Advancement
a small contractor, according to Robin-
of Colored People, a vice president of
son, is that he's probably a man who
the National Association of Minority
wants to do everything himself: esti-
Contractors, a member of the board of
mating, bidding and supervising, and
directors of the Contractor's Associ-
because one man can do just SO much,
ation of Boston, and a member of the
he's limiting himself and canceling out
Yankee Chapter of Associated Builders
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
and Contractors, a nationwide group of
reconstruction job involving a high
open shop contractors.
school in the Boston suburb of Belmont
Robinson also recommends that
(ENR 6/15 p. 192). The pickets charged
small contractors learn about federal
Robinson with failure to meet area
programs aimed at helping them. As an
standards for wages and working condi-
example, Robinson cites a $216,000
tions and Robinson filed a complaint
contract just awarded him under Sec-
with the National Labor Relations
tion 8a of the Economic Opportunity
Board (NLRB), which scheduled a hear-
Act of 1964 through which the Small
ing and the union agreed to withdraw
Business Administration (SBA) brings
its pickets. Another local of the labor-
small contractors into government pro-
ers' union sent pickets to a job Robin-
curement by acting as a prime contrac-
son has under way in Cambridge,
tor and subcontracting the actual work.
charging the same thing and Robinson
The contract calls for construction of a
has again filed with the NLRB. "It's
Veterans Administration hospital in
purely racial," says Robinson. "These
Northampton, Mass., 80 miles west of
are my first jobs in the predominantly
Boston, Robinson's first job outside
white suburbs and it appears that the
greater Boston.
unions are going to try to drive me
"I think that SBA should be one of
back to the urban ghetto."
the most important contacts that a
Boston Plan. Although Robinson was
small contractor makes and keeps,"
involved in the initial stages of the Bos-
says Robinson. "The 90% guarantee on
ton Plan, a hometown plan designed to
a bond and the $350,000 revolving line
bring 2,000 minority workers into the
of credit can prove to be the shot in the
construction industry over a period of
arm that a marginal contractor needs
five years, he withdrew his support
to successfully compete."
when it failed to include quotas and
Robinson, a Boston resident most of
manning tables. "The plan has col-
his life, was graduated from Boston
lapsed," says Robinson, "and the black
University as a physical education ma-
community has withdrawn its support.
jor, taught for two years and shifted to
"The Boston Plan, like most home-
the real estate business where the high
town plans, was thought up as an ex-
cost of construction eventually
cuse, something the unions would toler-
prompted him to become a contractor.
ate instead of changing their racist
Today, Robinson Construction Co. is
hiring practices," says Robinson. "Re-
widely considered to be the most suc-
ferring young men to dead-end training
cessful independent, minority-owned
programs doesn't solve anything. I'd
construction firm in the country
like to see specific quotas, timetables
Open shop. Growing unemployment
and penalties for noncompliance in a
in the Boston area among the building
continuing program, not one that fades
trades has, in recent months, placed
when federal dollars dry up."
Robinson under pressure to sign labor
Right now, according to Robinson,
agreements. "A couple hundred trades-
minority contractors have another
men sitting around a hiring hall and a
problem. they're losing the young black
couple of open shop jobs in the area
worker to the large construction firms
and that's not a healthy situation for a
that are anxious to comply with the
business agent," says Robinson.
equal employment opportunity provi-
Asked about his decision to remain
sions on federal work. "The problem,"
an open shop contractor, Robinson
says Robinson, "is that they achieve
says, "If you're black, it's really not a
their high visibility factor, but when
decision that has to be made. I'll be
the job is complete and the contractor
glad to become a union contractor just
moves on, he doesn't take the black
as soon as the union hiring halls stop
tradesmen with him."
their policies of racial discrimination."
Robinson thinks that the future for
Unlike some open shop contractors,
minority contractors is bright and
Robinson claims being open shop gives
agrees that increased social awareness
him no edge in bidding situations be-
in the past few years has pushed a great
cause he pays scale wages and says he
deal of work toward the minority con-
can't bank on greater productivity "In
tractor Nevertheless, in many cases he
fact," Robinson says, "an open shop
couldn't take advantage of it. "No staff,
contractor may be at a disadvantage
no expertise, and a low level of bond-
because he hires many of his tradesmen
ability," says Robinson. "It's like taking
without knowing much about them
a guy who's never been on ice before
and some turn out to be incapable."
and asking him to play hockey and
Recently Robinson was picketed by
when he falls on his face, everyone says,
Local 22 of the Laborers' International
'I told you he couldn't do it.' That's the
Union on an $800,000 demolition and
frustration of the minority contractor'
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COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
NEW CONSTRUCTION
REHABILITATION
ROBINSON
Construction Co.
123 Morton Street
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
Area Code (617) 427-13000
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REFERRAL
TO
: WHITE HOUSE PERSONNEL OPERATION
AUG 8, 1973
FROM
LARRY BAKER
:
Subject
: Referral of
JACK E. ROBINSON
(Name of individual)
For a Non-Career
Full-time
Part-time position.
This candidate deserves:
Primary
Priority
Courtesy consideration.
This candidate should be:
R
X
Interviewed personally
Given written acknowledgement
(CC Letter to Congressional Sponsor)
Interviewed by telephone
Placed in your non-career inventory
Recommended by:
Senator
Congressman
Please note your disposition on the carbon copy and return by
ASAP
Remarks:
Larry - this man is rather good - and if there is any way we can slot
him. - it would certainly be appreciated by all concerned.
As always, many thanks.
Hiku HELEN M. M QUINCEY Dainey
AGENCY ACTION
Interviewed by
Lew Scott contacted him
on
8/15/73
Referred to
Was selected. Position:
Comments
We contacted Mr. Robinson by phone to set up interviews.
At that time, he informed us he was not interested in
employment with our Agency - 8/15/73
BarbaraBrawn
FORM 4 (REV. JULY 1973)
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CONFIDENTIAL
REFERRAL
TO
: WHITE HOUSE PERSONNEL OPERATION
FROM
:
STANLEY ARMSTRONG
June 28, 1973
Subject
: Referral of
Jack E. Robbinson
(Name of Individual)
For a
Full-time
Part-time
Position
In response to your vacancy notice of
(Date)
for the position of
This candidate deserves a:
Must
Courtesy
High Priority
Routine Referral
consideration for a position in your agency. A resume on the individual is attached.
This candidate should be interviewed.
Please note your disposition on the carbon copy and return by
July 9, 1973
Remarks:
JOHN C. VICKERMAN
AGENCY ACTION
This candidate
Is under Active
Was not
Resume is being kept
Consideration
selected
for further consideration
Was selected, position:
MR Robinson was interviewed by ASST Sec.
Housing employment MgmT with and HUD declined COPY
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20 SEP 1973
-RESUME-
JACK E. ROBINSON
ADRESS:
Office
Home
80 Boylston Street
61 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts
02116
Jamaica Plain, Mass. 30
Tel: 617-524-7300
Tel:617-524-7300
Roxbury Memorial High School
1942-1946
EDUCATION
Boston Universitys General College
1948-1950
Associate of Arts Degree
1950
Boston University School of Education
1950-1954
Bachelor of Science Degree
1954
Boston College Business & Franchise Mgmt
1966
Real Estate Brokers License Massachusetts
1962
LICENSES:
Insurance Brokers License Massachusetts
1965
Notary Public Massachusetts
1963
Teacher Certification City of Boston
1956
Construction Builders License Boston
1969
Fire Arms Permit Massachusetts
1969
PERSONAL DATA:
Marital Status: Divorced, Children
3
ASSOCIATIONS:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
1950
Boston Tennis Club
1952
Phi Epsilon Kappa Professional Fraternity
1954
Bay State Golf Club
1964
Sportsmen Tannis Club President
1965
N.A.A.C.P. Vice President
1966
Real Estate Owners Association President
1967
State Enterprises Community Corp. President 1968
Natl. Assoc. Of Minority Contractors
1969
N.A.A.C.P. Boston Chapter President
1970
Television Producer "Lift Every Voice"
1071
United States HUD Minority Business Comm.
1972
SBA Minority Business Committee
1972
Positive Program of Boston
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Voluntary Action Center Boston
Present
Action Boston Community Development
Present
Contractors Association of Boston
Present
Circle Associates Boston
Present
Alliance For A Safer Greater Boston
Present
Miss. Attorney General Advisory Council
Present
First Drug Rehabilitation Program
Present
Clvil Liberties Union Advisory Committee
Present
inited Nations Association Of USA Member
Present
loston Manpower Area Planning Council Member Present
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
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JACK E. ROBINSON
MILITARY:
United States Army 1946-1948 Volunteer combat ENgineers Served
in 517th Engineers As Fire Fighter and Staff Electrician,
Honorable Discharge 1948.
WORK RECORD: 1941-1945 Grove Hall Bowling Alley
Pin Boy
1946-1948
United States Army
Electrician
1949-1949
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
1950-1954
Kiley And Powers
Auto Mechanic
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
Town of Brookline
Athletic Coach
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1954-1955
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1956-1956
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1957-1957
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1958-1958
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
1959-1959
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
1960-1962
Compact Advertising (N.H. Sales)
President
Compact Corporation (Boston Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
Universal Distributing (Sales)
President
1963-1971
American Motorist Association
President
Burton Manor Home For The Aged
President
Burton Realty Trust
President
Eagle Properties Trust
President
American Business Management Co.
President
Consolidated American Beverages
President
American Beverages Corporation
President
Robinson Construction Corporation
President
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-RESUME-
JACK E. ROBINSON
ADRESS:
Office
Home
80 Boylston Street
61 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
30
Tel: 617-524-7300
Te1:617-524-7300
Roxbury Memorial High School
1942-1946
EDUCATION
Boston Universitys General College
1948-1950
Associate of Arts Degree
1950
Boston University School of Education
1950-1954
Bachelor of Science Degree
1954
Boston College Business & Franchise Mgmt
1966
Real Estate Brokers License Massachusetts
1962
LICENSES:
Insurance Brokers License Massachusetts
1965
Notary Public Massachusetts
1963
Teacher Certification City of Boston
1956
Construction Builders License Boston
1969
Fire Arms Permit Massachusetts
1969
PERSONAL DATA:
Marital Status: Divorced, Children
3
ASSOCIATIONS:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
1950
Boston Tennis Club
1952
Phi Epsilon Kappa Professional Fraternity
1954
Bay State Golf Club
1964
Sportsmen Tunnis Club President
1965
N.A.A.C.P. Vice President
1966
Real Estate Owners Association President
1967
State Enterprises Community Corp. President 1968
Natl. Assoc. Of Minority Contractors
1969
N А.Л.С.Р. Boston Chapter President
1970
Television Producer "Lift Every Voice"
1071
United States HUD Minority Business Comm.
1972
S IA Minority Business Committee
1972
Positive Program of Boston
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Voluntary Action Center Boston
Present
A:tion Boston Community Development
Present
Contractors Association of Boston
Present
Circle Associates Boston
Present
Alliance For A Safer Greater Boston
Present
Miss. Attorney General Advisory Council
Present
First Drug Rehabilitation Program
Present
Clvil Liberties Union Advisory Committee
Present
nited Nations Association Of USA Member
Present
Ioston Manpower Area Planning Council Member Present
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
-PAGE 2 RESUME-
JACK E. ROBINSON
MILITARY:
United States Army 1946-1948 Volunteer combat ENgineers Served
in 517th Engineers As Fire Fighter and Staff Electrician,
Honorable Discharge 1948.
WORK RECORD: 1941-1945 Grove Hall Bowling Alley
Pin Boy
1946-1948
United States Army
Electrician
1949-1949
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
1950-1954
Kiley And Powers
Auto Mechanic
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
Town of Brookline
Athletic Coach
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1954-1955
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1956-1956
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1957-1957
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1958-1958
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
1959-1959
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
1960-1962
Compact Advertising (N.H. Sales)
President
Compact Corporation (Boston Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
Universal Distributing (Sales)
President
1963-1971
American Motorist Association
President
Burton Manor Home For The Aged
President
Burton Realty Trust
President
Eagle Properties Trust
President
American Business Management Co.
President
Consolidated American Beverages
President
American Beverages Corporation
President
Robinson Construction Corporation
President
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THE WHITE House
WASHINGTON
4/20/73
TO:
JOHN VICKERMAN
FROM: William H. Marumoto
For your information.
bile
Robinson, a Democrat, came out
very strong for the President in
Boston.
Rofinson
already Helen
feance. has sentant
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 20, 1973
Dear Jackie:
Many thanks for your recent phone call and
letter relative to your status. I am asking
the appropriate parties here to review your
files again.
Thank you for your continued interest and
support of the President.
All good things to you,
Sincerely,
William H. Marumoto
Staff Assistant to the President
Mr. Jack E. Robinson C-F
61 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts 02130
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Jack E. Robinson
April 15, 1973
Mr William Marumoto
Special Assistant To The President
Room 351
Executive Office Building
Washington, D.C
Dear Bill:
Just a note to convey my appreciation for the
efforts that you have made in evaluating my interest
in fulfilling some worthwhile role in the Administr-
ations agenda for our Country during the next four
years.
I can appreciate how hectic your schedule must
be during these times, and again I convey my thanks.
Sincerely,
Jack E. Robinson
5
61 ARBORWAY
BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02130
TELEPHONE (617) 524 7300
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
March 9, 1973
Dear Jackie:
I was delighted to meet you relative to your
interests in exploring opportunities with the
second Nixon Administration.
You certainly have had an interesting back-
ground and I am sure you could make some
significant contributions in the public sector.
I am forwarding your resume to the appro-
priate parties at the Departments of Commerce,
Defense, and Interior for their careful con-
sideration of your background and experience.
Thank you for your continuing interest and
support of the President.
All good things to you,
Sincerely,
William H. Marumoto
Staff Assistant to the President
is
Mr. Jack E. Robinson
61 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
JACK E. ROBINSON
Mr. Jack E. Robinson was head of the Black Vote Division, Massachusetts
Committee for the Re-election of the President, he is a registered
Republican.
Robinson is President of the Boston Chapter of the NAACP and until
recently was president of a construction firm in Boston. He is a
Member of the Board of Directors of the Contractors Association of
Boston.
Robinson is 48 years old and graduated from Boston University with a
BS degree. He is a member of the Minority Business Committees of
both HUD and SBA.
Robinson would be a candidate for an Assistant Secretary post at the
Department of Labor on Director, Community Relations Service,
Department of Justice.
Demo
Defend
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Massachusetts
Committee
for the Re-election
of the President
77 FRANKLIN STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110 (617) 482-7990
LIEUT GOV DONALD R. DWIGHT Chairman
ADELE MALONE, Co-Chairman
GREGORY W. GALLAGHER, Executive Director
November 9, 1972
Mr. Jack E. Robinson
61 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Dear Jackie'
While victory is still fresh in our minds,
I want to convey my personal thanks to you
for your tremendous effort in the Campaign.
Without the effort of people like you
across the nation President Nixon never
would have received the overwhelming mandate
which he now enjoys.
Again my deepest thanks.
Harmest personal regards,
Alele Malorce
Lt. Governor Don ld R. Dwight
Adele Malone
Chairman
Co-chairman
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The Black Advance
Black Citizens for the Re-election of the President Speak Out
President Nixon is the first
President to attack the scourge of
sickle cell anemia. This crippler
and killer of mostly Blacks has
never been attacked on a national
scale by any other nation.
ALSO:
The President has moved against
lead poisoning - a major killer
of inner city children. By June,
1973, one and a half million
children will have been tested
for lead poisoning through Nixon's
counter-attack program.
MEANWHILE, SHRIVER TOUTS HIS SLAVE-HOLDING HERITAGE
Meanwhile, where is the Democrats' Vice Presidential candidate? Last
month he was down in Louisiana telling an audience he was proud that his
slave-holding ancestors had fought on the side of the slave states ---
and proud that none of them had fought on the Union side. Is this a
man deserving of your support?
Black Americans who want a piece of the action, not a part of the dole;
who want a political leader who does not just promise but delivers;
do have somewhere to go. They can get off the sinking ship of George
McGovern and Sargent Shriver and join the New Majority supporting the
President of the United States, Richard Nixon.
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ericans owe Black Americans - it is something the entire Nation owes
self."
President Nixon
STON NAACP PRESIDENT SWITCHES TO REPUBLICAN
JOE FRAZIER'S MANAGER JOINS TOO!!!
RTY: SAYS IT "WILL DO MORE TO AID BLACKS"
re's what Boston NAACP President Jack
binson had to say about his registra-
on switch:
e will never reach total equality in
is country as long as Blacks continue
have blind loyalty to those who will
t help advance the cause of brother-
od.
, Jack Robinson, consequently
anged my party registration to
publican because it is my firm
lief that in the coming years the
publican Party will do more to aid
acks in this Nation than any other
rty.
he non-believers will say there is
hope unless it is at the table of
e Democrats --- that we will never be
ee, that America will never get off
r backs. But we will be free, we
11 get there. And we'll do it
rough the Republican Party.
he road will be rough at times, and
e journey will be long. But we will
Paul Jones (standing), Director
t there, and we will get there not
Black Vote Division, with Frank
th empty promises and meaningless
Durham, Manager for Joe Frazier
WS, but a solid concrete effort in
e interest of brotherhood. The
rty of the future for Blacks in
is land -- the Republican Party."
RECENT GRANTS TO BLACK COLLEGES TOTAL MORE THAN $1,000,000
es the Department of Agriculture acknowledge, the need in Black education?
ke a look at USDA grants during a one month period this fall: $90,503 to
bama A&M, Normal, Ala., for a comparison of the baking and nutritional value
Triticales with other cereals; $106,980 to Arkansas A&M Normal College, Pine
uff, Ark., to determine factors of disadvantagement as related to school
rformance; $201,651 to South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, S.C., for
entification and evaluation of pollutants in rural drinking water supplies;
15,806 to Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tenn., to determine the
fluence of herbicides on soil and water quality; $61,683 to Langston, Okla.,
I a study of the cultural and recreational facilities in towns of 10,000 to
,000 population in Oklahoma; $520,080 to the Virginia State College at Peters
rg to find ways to control insect damage to vegetables and other plants
rough genetic resistance. More than 615 million dollars have gone to Black Colleges
ing the Nixon Administration.
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER S, 1972
PAGES
Robinson Sees Blacks Future With GOP
Hub's NAACP President
Switches to Republicans
Declaring the future of black
dent, but planned to meet
Sargent-Corrections Comr
people Ties in the Republican
with members of the Boston
John O. Boode, Welfare Comr
party Jack E. Robinson. presi-
Republican City Committee
Steven A. Minter and Com-
dent of the Boston Chapter of
Monday and would decide by
the National Ass'n for the Ad-
munities and Development
then what active part he will
Sec. Thomas I Atkins.
vancement of Colored People,
play in the 1972 campaign.
On the national political
announced Thursday he is
switching from the Democratic
He said he felt Nixon, who
level, Robinson had high
praise for the Nixon adminis-
party to the GOP
attracted only 12 percent of
other black vote in
tration. "The fact is that un-
In making the announcement,
Massachusetts in 1938, would
der the Nixon administration
Robinson said, "I'm hopeful
receive a higher percentage
they have done more for
that my lead will give
from the blacks in this elec-
blacks than in all other ad-
courage to other black leaders
tion.
ministrations combined," he
who feel the way I do, but
said.
have been reluctant to say so.
CITING HIS reasons for
"My impression," he said,
crossing party lines, Robinson
"is that the future for blacks
referred to Sen. Edward W
will be in the Republican
Brooke, saying "We have the
party rather than the Demo-
only black senator in the
cratic party"
country and he's a Republi-
can."
Robinson said he has not
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FROAT
MOLNING
TEMBER
E,
1972
Vol, 202, No. 70, © 1972 Globe Newspaper Co.
Boston NAACP leader
switches parties D1 As to GOP
Jack E. Robinson. presi- other black leaders who
dent of the Boston Branch,
feel the way I do, but have
National Assoc ation for
been reluctant to say so,
the fdvancement of Col-
ored People, yesterday
"My impression is that
changed his political party
the future for blacks will
affiliation from Democrat
be in the Republican
to Republican.
Party rather than in the
Robinson told a news
Democratic Party
conference "It is my firm
Robinson said his deci
belief and an actual fact
sion to switch was personal
that during the coming
and that the 3000-member
years the Republican Party
Boston NAACP chapt?
will honestly do more to
will continue in the tradi-
aid blacks in this nation
tional of the nâtional orga-
than any other party
nization and not endorse
"Im hopeful that my
political candidates or par-
lead wills give courage to
ties.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
THE CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE MONITOR
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1972
An International Daily Newspepepor
VOL. 01, NO. 211
TWO SECTIONS
NEW ENGLAND EDITION A 15c
NAACP official quits Democrats
By a staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
Boston
Jack E. Robinson, president of the Boston branch of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People, Thursday declared himself a Republican
and resigned from the Democratic Party
Only Iast spring Mr Robinson actively supported Sen. Edmund S. Muskle of
Maine for the Democratic presidential nomination.
"I had many problems with the Democratic Party," Mr Robinson said. lhave
problems with Sen, George McGovorn."
Mr Robinson declared that two Republicans, Massachusetts Gov. Francis W
Sargent and President Nixon, have made more significant appointments of
blacks than similar Democratic officeholders.
"It is my firm belief that thring the coming years the Republican Party will
honestly do more to aid blacks in this nation than any other party " he card.
Mr Ropinson added that he will meet with the Committee for the re election of
the President to consider his support of the Nixon presidential campaign.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
THE BLACKS: Still solidly Democratic
Across the nation, blacks were the
only group in the old Democratic CO-
alition that voted overwhelmingly for
George McGovern. Blacks stood to gain
the most from McGovern's programs.
They were embittered at being virtu-
ally ignored by the Republican pres-
idential campaign-at no time did
Nixon campaign in a black neighbor-
hood-and felt that Nixon's anti-bus-
S
ing views were directed against them
4
Furthermore. the black division of the
Committee to Re-Elect the President
seemed to contine its efforts to win-
ning the votes of higher-income black
homeow Yet despite al that, blacks
apparently found it more difficult to
identify with McGovern than they had
with Humphrey four years ago. In
Memphis, for example. only 1.6% of
the low-income blacks in Precinct One.
Ward 14 voted for Nixon in 1968.
This year the percentage increased to
9.9% McGovern suffered a similar
drop-off* in Roxbury Boston's black
ghetto. There Nixon received ony
4.5% of the vote in the last election.
but took 13.3% on Tuesday A more
substantial decline in Chicago's black
Democratic vote helped defeat Cook
County Prosecutor Edward Hanrahan
(who organized the controversial raid
on Black Panther headquarters in
1969). It also badly shook the en-
trenched Democratic machine of
Mayor Richard Daley
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE HOUSE
BOSTON 02133
CANADA
OFFICIAL
DONALD R. DWIGHT
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
February 26, 1973
Mr. Jack E. Robinson
61 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts 02130
Dear Jack:
Thank you very much for your letter of February 20,
and a copy of the Constitution of the Black Republican
Club of Massachusetts.
In reading the Constitution, I was very impressed with
your Preamble, which calls for greater participation
and action by the Black Community in the Republican
Party and your regional organization chart.
I have always felt that the Republican Party must
include, not exclude, people if it is to survive as
the alternative to the Democratic Party. It is also
refreshing to see constructive action rather than
blaming each other for the sad state of affairs the
Republican Party finds itself in today.
I am very glad to see that you have continued to work
within the Republican Party since our press conference
at the Nixon headquarters. You did a great job during
the campaign and I keep hearing good things about
Jack E. Robinson. Keep up the good work - the Party
needs men and women like you!
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Governor
(THIS STATIONERY PRIVATELY PAID FOR)
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
--RESUME-
JACK E. ROBINSON
(617) (617)223-8612
ADRESS:
Office
Home
80 Boylston Street
61 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
30
Tel: 617-524-7300
Te1:617-524-7300
EDUCATION
Roxbury Memorial High School
1942-1946
Boston Universitys General College
1948-1950
Associate of Arts Degree
1950
Boston University School of Education
1950-1954
Bachelor of Science Degree
1954
Boston College Business & Franchise Mgmt
1966
LICENSES:
Real Estate Brokers License Massachusetts 1962
Insurance Brokers License Massachusetts
1965
Notary Public Massachusetts
1963
Teacher Certification City of Boston
1956
Construction Builders License Boston
1969
Fire Arms Permit Massachusetts
1969
PERSONAL DATA:
Marital Status: Divorced, Children
3
ASSOCIATIONS:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
1950
Boston Tennis Club
1952
Phi Epsilon Kappa Professional Fraternity
1954
Bay State Golf Club
1964
Sportsmen Tannis Club President
1965
N.A.A.C.P. Vice President
1966
Real Estate Owners Association President
1967
State Enterprises Community Corp. President 1968
Natl. Assoc. Of Minority Contractors
1969
N.A.A.C.P. Boston Chapter President
1970
Television Producer "Lift Every Voice"
1071
United States HUD Minority Business Comm.
1972
SBA Minority Business Committee
1972
Positive Program of Boston
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Voluntary Action Center Boston
Present
Action Boston Community Development
Present
Contractors Association of Boston
Present
Circle Associates Boston
Present
Aliiance For A Safer Greater Boston
Present
Mass. Attorney General Advisory Council
Present
First Drug Rehabilitation Program
Present
Civil Liberties Union Advisory Committee
Present
United Nations Association Of USA Member
Present
Boston Manpower Area Planning Council Member Presen t
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
-PAGE 2 RESUME-
JACK E. ROBINSON
MILITARY:
United States Army 1946-1948 Volunteer combat ENgineers Served
in 517th Engineers As Fire Fighter and Staff Electrician,
Honorable Discharge 1948.
WORK RECORD: 1941-1945 Grove Hall Bowling Alley
Pin Boy
1946-1948
United States Army
Electrician
1949-1949
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
1950-1954
Kiley And Powers
Auto Mechanic
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
Town of Brookline
Athletic Coach
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1954-1955
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1956-1956
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1957-1957
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1958-1958
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
1959-1959
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
1960-1962
Compact Advertising (N.H. Sales)
President
Compact Corporation (Boston Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
Universal Distributing (Sales)
President
1963-1971
American Motorist Association
President
Burton Manor Home For The Aged
President
Burton Realty Trust
President
Eagle Properties Trust
President
American Business Management Co.
President
Consolidated American Beverages
President
American Beverages Corporation
President
Robinson Construction Corporation
President
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S1
N И ecord
Jack Robinson: Open shop contractor
sees success despite the odds
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
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Jack Robinson's plan for growth excludes the building trades unions.
A successful black contractor's
advice on how to succeed: get big
One of the nation's largest and most
his chance to grow "The one-man gen-
successful minority contractors is quick
eral contractor is a thing of the past. I
to point out that he has had no actual
can't think of anything more futile
construction experience, can't tell an
than trying to be your own estimator
eight-penny from a 16-penny nail and
Bonding a hurdle. "If a contractor's
furthermore says that starting out as a
going to make it big in construction,"
tradesman is no longer necessary for a
says Robinson, "the very first obstacle
general contractor
he has to overcome is bonding. My ad-
Jack E. Robinson, president and
vice to the small contractor is to find
chief executive officer of Robinson
out what the bonding companies are
Construction Co., Boston, is a business-
looking for and then give them the best
man first and a contractor second. He
qualifications you can."
runs his contracting business in much
In Robinson's case, the first thing he
the same way that he runs his two real
did was hire the best bookkeeper with
estate firms, two retail liquor stores,
construction company experience he
nursing home and an insurance broker-
could find, a move he followed by hir-
age company Robinson takes the pro-
ing the biggest and most widely re-
fessional approach to his construction
spected firm of certified public accoun-
business: By delegating all site work to
tants, one that Robinson says was on
field supervisors and management
exceptionally good terms with the
chores to a general manager, he is free
bonding companies. The third step for
to concentrate on the tasks of bringing
Robinson was to hire the best general
in new business and solving the prob-
manager he could afford, a man who
lems of operating open shop.
had worked on multimillion-dollar
Robinson's message to small contrac-
projects. "I made my general manager
tors, black and white, is basically two
my boss," says Robinson, "I follow this
words: get big. "You'll never get any-
man's directions and I think this is one
where in this business if you approach
of the big factors in our success."
it with a-hammer under your belt," says
Robinson advises small contractors
Robinson. As proof that his approach
to become highly visible in the commu-
can work, Robinson cites his firm's tre-
nity and to join as many organizations
mendous growth rate, which, after only
as possible because this can lead to new
three years, expects to do slightly more
business. In Robinson's case he is per-
than $2 million worth of construction
haps more visible than most as presi-
this year
dent of the Boston section of the Na-
One of the biggest problems faced by
tional Association for the Advancement
a small contractor, according to Robin-
of Colored People, a vice president of
son, is that he's probably a man who
the National Association of Minority
wants to do everything himself: esti-
Contractors, a member of the board of
mating, bidding and supervising, and
directors of the Contractor's Associ-
because one man can do just SO much,
ation of Boston, and a member of the
he's limiting himself and canceling out
Yankee Chapter of Associated Builders
and Contractors, a nationwide group or
JOD
open shop contractors.
school in the Boston suburb of Belmont
Robinson also recommends that
(ENR.6/15 p. 192). The pickets charged
small contractors learn about federal
Robinson with failure to meet area
programs aimed at helping them. As an
standards for wages and working condi-
example, Robinson cites a $216,000
tions and Robinson filed a complaint
contract just awarded him under Sec-
with the National Labor Relations
tion 8a of the Economic Opportunity
Board (NLRB), which scheduled a hear-
Act of 1964 through which the Small
ing and the union agreed to withdraw
Business Administration (SBA) brings
its pickets. Another local of the labor-
small contractors into government pro-
ers' union sent pickets to a job Robin-
curement by acting as a prime contrac-
son has under way in Cambridge,
tor and subcontracting the actual work.
charging the same thing and Robinson
The contract calls for construction of a
has again filed with the NLRB. "It's
Veterans Administration hospital in
purely racial," says Robinson. "These
Northampton, Mass., 80 miles west of
are my first jobs in the predominantly
Boston, Robinson's first job outside
white suburbs and it appears that the
greater Boston.
unions are going to try to drive me
"I think that SBA should be one of
back to the urban ghetto."
the most important contacts that a
Boston Plan. Although Robinson was
small contractor makes and keeps,"
involved in the initial stages of the Bos-
says Robinson. "The 90% guarantee on
ton Plan, a hometown plan designed to
a bond and the $350,000 revolving line
bring 2,000 minority workers into the
of credit can prove to be the shot in the
construction industry over a period of
arm that a marginal contractor needs
five years, he withdrew his support
to successfully compete."
when it failed to include quotas and
Robinson, a Boston resident most of
manning tables. "The plan has col-
his life, was graduated from Boston
lapsed," says Robinson, "and the black
University as a physical education ma-
community has withdrawn its support.
jor, taught for two years and shifted to
"The Boston Plan, like most home-
the real estate business where the high
town plans, was thought up as an ex-
cost of construction eventually
cuse, something the unions would toler-
prompted him to become a contractor
ate instead of changing their racist
Today, Robinson Construction Co. is
hiring practices," says Robinson. "Re-
widely considered to be the most suc-
ferring young men to dead-end training
cessful independent, minority-owned
programs doesn't solve anything. I'd
construction firm in the country
like to see specific quotas, timetables
Open shop. Growing unemployment
and penalties for noncompliance in a
in the Boston area among the building
continuing program, not one that fades
trades has, in recent months, placed
when federal dollars dry up."
Robinson under pressure to sign labor
Right now, according to Robinson,
agreements. "A couple hundred trades-
minority contractors have another
men sitting around a hiring hall and a
problem: they're losing the young black
couple of open shop jobs in the area
worker to the large construction firms
and that's not a healthy situation for a
that are anxious to comply with the
business agent," says Robinson.
equal employment opportunity provi-
Asked about his decision to remain
sions on federal work. "The problem,"
an open shop contractor, Robinson
says Robinson, "is that they achieve
says, "If you're black, it's really not a
their high visibility factor, but when
decision that has to be made. I'll be
the job is complete and the contractor
glad to become a union contractor just
moves on, he doesn't take the black
as soon as the union hiring halls stop
tradesmen with him."
their policies of racial discrimination."
Robinson thinks that the future for
Unlike some open shop contractors,
minority contractors is bright and
Robinson claims being open shop gives
agrees that increased social awareness
him no edge in bidding situations be-
in the past few years has pushed a great
cause he pays scale wages and says he
deal of work toward the minority con-
can't bank on greater productivity "In
tractor Nevertheless, in many cases he
fact," Robinson says, "an open shop
couldn't take advantage of it. "No staff,
contractor may be at a disadvantage
no expertise, and a low level of bond-
because he hires many of his tradesmen
ability," says Robinson. "It's like taking
without knowing much about them
a guy who's never been on ice before
and some turn out to be incapable."
and asking him to play hockey and
Recently Robinson was picketed by
when he falls on his face, everyone says,
Local 22 of the Laborers' International
'I told you he couldn't do it.' That's the
Union on an $800,000 demolition and
frustration of the minority contractor'
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FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES
1st.
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
*
Handle difficult and sensitive situations in-
volving Black Americans ie. military, domestic.
*
Improvement of President's image with Black
Americans.
Create vehicles to carry out and sell President's
programs and policies to Minority groups.
Develop and promote positions and trade with
emerging African Nations.
Create a favorable climate for Black Americans
to rejoin the Republican party.
GET the President's efforts in behalf of Black
Americans to the Black Community.
*
Serve in any other capacity that is deemed
necessary.
2nd.
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RESPONSIBILITIES: Same as above, plus special assignments.
3rd.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
4th.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
5th.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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6. TIRELESS WORK HABITS
7. EFFICIENT
8. ORGANIZATION TYPE PERSON
9. ABILITY TO GIVE ORDERS AND TAKE ORDERS
10. "NO NONSENSE" APPROACH TO PROBLEMNS
11. TACTFUL AND SPECIF C
12. HONEST AND DIRECT
13. ESPECIALLY LIKES HARD WORK AND D FFICULT ASSIGNMENTS
14. GOOD PUBLIC RELATIONS CAPABILITIES.
15. GOOD NEGOTIATOR
16. HIGH LOYALTY FACTOR
17. GENU NELY CONVINCED OF THE PRESIDENTS COMMITTMENTS TO BLACKS
18. HAVE A NATIONAL REPUTATION OF BEING AN NTELLIGENT SPOKESMAN
19. ATTUNED TO THE PROBLEMNS AND ASPIRATIONS OF MINORITY GROUPS.
20. AGGRESSIVE- CAPABLE - SINCERE
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3.16.73
March 9, 1973
CF
Dear Jackie:
I was delighted to meet you relative to your
interests in exploring opportunities with the
second Nixon Administration.
You certainly have had an interesting back-
ground and I am sure you could make some
significant contributions in the public sector.
I am forwærding your resume to the appro-
priate parties at the Departments of Commerce,
Defense, and Interior for their careful con-
sideration of your background and experience.
Thank you for your continuing interest and
support of the President.
All good things to you,
Sincerely,
William H. Marumoto
Staff Assistant to the President
Mr. Jack E. Robinson
61 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
JACK E. ROBINSON
Mr. Jack E. Robinson was head of the Black Vote Division, Massachusetts
Committee for the Re-election of the President, he is a registered
Republican.
Robinson is President of the Boston Chapter of the NAACP and until
recently was president of a construction firm in Boston. He is a
Member of the Board of Directors of the Contractors Association of
Boston.
Robinson is 48 years old and graduated from Boston University with a
BS degree. He is a member of the Minority Business Committees of
both HUD and SBA.
Robinson would be a candidate for an Assistant Secretary post at the
Department of Labor on Director Community Relations Service,
Department of Justice.
Demo
expense
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
-RESUME-
JACK E. ROBINSON
(617) 223-8612
ADRESS:
Office
Home
80 Boylston Street
61 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
30
Tel: 617-524-7300
Te1:617-524-7300
EDUCATION
Roxbury Memorial High School
1942-1946
Boston Universitys General College
1948-1950
Associate of Arts Degree
1950
Boston University School of Education
1950-1954
Bachelor of Science Degree
1954
Boston College Business & Franchise Mgmt
1966
LICENSES:
Real Estate Brokers License Massachusetts 1962
Insurance Brokers License Massachusetts
1965
Notary Public Massachusetts
1963
Teacher Certification City of Boston
1956
Construction Builders License Boston
1969
Fire Arms Permit Massachusetts
1969
PERSONAL DATA:
Marital Status: Divorced, Children
3
ASSOCIATIONS:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
1950
Boston Tennis Club
1952
Phi Epsilon Kappa Professional Fraternity
1954
Bay State Golf Club
1964
Sportsmen Tannis Club President
1965
N.A.A.C.P. Vice President
1966
Real Estate Owners Association President
1967
State Enterprises Community Corp. President 1968
Natl. Assoc. Of Minority Contractors
1969
N.A.A.C.P. Boston Chapter President
1970
Television Producer "Lift Every Voice"
1071
United States HUD Minority Business Comm.
1972
SBA Minority Business Committee
1972
Positive Program of Boston
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Voluntary Action Center Boston
Present
Action Boston Community Development
Present
Contractors Association of Boston
Present
Circle Associates Boston
Present
Alliance For A Safer Greater Boston
Present
Mass. Attorney General Advisory Council
Present
First Drug Rehabilitation Program
Present
Civil Liberties Union Advisory Committee
Present
United Nations Association Of USA Member
Prescnt
Boston Manpower Area Planning Council Member Presen t
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
-PAGE 2 RESUME-
JACK E. ROBINSON
MILITARY:
United States Army 1946-1948 Volunteer combat ENgineers Served
in 517th Engineers As Fire Fighter and Staff Electrician,
Honorable Discharge 1948.
WORK RECORD: 1941-1945 Grove Hall Bowling Alley
Pin Boy
1946-1948
United States Army
Electrician
1949-1949
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
1950-1954
Kiley And Powers
Auto Mechanic
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
Town of Brookline
Athletic Coach
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1954-1955
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1956-1956
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1957-1957
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1958-1958
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
1959-1959
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
1960-1962
Compact Advertising (N.H. Sales)
President
Compact Corporation (Boston Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
Universal Distributing (Sales)
President
1963-1971
American Motorist Association
President
Burton Manor Home For The Aged
President
Burton Realty Trust
President
Eagle Properties Trust
President
American Business Management Co.
President
Consolidated American Beverages
President
American Beverages Corporation
President
Robinson Construction Corporation
President
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Eng neering
SEPTEMBER 9, 1971
McGRAW-HILL'S CONSTRUCTION WEEKLY
$1
New s-Record
Jack Robinson: Open shop contractor
sees success despite the odds
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Jack Robinson's plan for growth excludes the building trades unions.
A successful black contractor's
advice on how to succeed: get big
One of the nation's largest and most
his chance to grow "The one-man gen-
successful minority contractors is quick
eral contractor is a thing of the past. I
to point out that he has had no actual
can't think of anything more futile
construction experience, can't tell an
than trying to be your own estimator"
eight-penny from a 16-penny nail and
Bonding a hurdle. "If a contractor's
furthermore says that starting out as a
going to make it big in construction,"
tradesman is no longer necessary for a
says Robinson, "the very first obstacle
general contractor
he has to overcome is bonding. My ad-
Jack E. Robinson, president and
vice to the small contractor is to find
chief executive officer of Robinson
out what the bonding companies are
Construction Co., Boston, is a business-
looking for and then give them the best
man first and a contractor second. He
qualifications you can."
runs his contracting business in much
In Robinson's case, the first thing he
the same way that he runs his two real
did was hire the best bookkeeper with
estate firms, two retail liquor stores,
construction company experience he
nursing home and an insurance broker-
could find, a move he followed by hir-
age company Robinson takes the pro-
ing the biggest and most widely re-
fessional approach to his construction
spected firm of certified public accoun-
business: By delegating all site work to
tants, one that Robinson says was on
field supervisors and management
exceptionally good terms with the
chores to a general manager, he is free
bonding companies. The third step for
to concentrate on the tasks of bringing
Robinson was to hire the best general
in new business and solving the prob-
manager he could afford, a man who
lems of operating open shop.
had worked on multimillion-dollar
Robinson's message to small contrac-
projects. "I made my general manager
tors, black and white, is basically two
my boss," says Robinson, "I follow this
words: get big. "You'll never get any-
man's directions and I think this is one
where in this business if you approach
of the big factors in our success."
it with a hammer under your belt," says
Robinson advises small contractors
Robinson. As proof that his approach
to become highly visible in the commu-
can work, Robinson cites his firm's tre-
nity and to join as many organizations
mendous growth rate, which, after only
as possible because this can lead to new
three years, expects to do slightly more
business. In Robinson's case he is per-
than $2 million worth of construction
haps more visible than most as presi-
this year
dent of the Boston section of the Na-
One of the biggest problems faced by
tional Association for the Advancement
a small contractor, according to Robin-
of Colored People, a vice president of
son, is that he's probably a man who
the National Association of Minority
wants to do everything himself: esti-
Contractors, a member of the board of
mating, bidding and supervising, and
directors of the Contractor's Associ-
because one man can do just SO much,
ation of Boston, and a member of the
he's limiting himself and canceling out
Yankee Chapter of Associated Builders
and Contractors, a nationwide group of
reconstruction job involving a high
open shop contractors.
school in the Boston suburb of Belmont
Robinson also recommends that
(ENR 6/15 p. 192). The pickets charged
small contractors learn about federal
Robinson with failure to meet area
programs aimed at helping them. As an
standards for wages and working condi-
example, Robinson cites a $216,000
tions and Robinson filed a complaint
contract just awarded him under Sec-
with the National Labor Relations
tion 8a of the Economic Opportunity
Board (NLRB), which scheduled a hear-
Act of 1964 through which the Small
ing and the union agreed to withdraw
Business Administration (SBA) brings
its pickets. Another local of the labor-
small contractors into government pro-
ers' union sent pickets to a job Robin-
curement by acting as a prime contrac-
son has under way in Cambridge,
tor and subcontracting the actual work.
charging the same thing and Robinson
The contract calls for construction of a
has again filed with the NLRB. "It's
Veterans Administration hospital in
purely racial," says Robinson. "These
Northampton, Mass., 80 miles west of
are my first jobs in the predominantly
Boston, Robinson's first job outside
white suburbs and it appears that the
greater Boston.
unions are going to try to drive me
"I think that SBA should be one of
back to the urban ghetto."
the most important contacts that a
Boston Plan. Although Robinson was
small contractor makes and keeps,"
involved in the initial stages of the Bos-
says Robinson. "The 90% guarantee on
ton Plan, a hometown plan designed to
a bond and the $350,000 revolving line
bring 2,000 minority workers into the
of credit can prove to be the shot in the
construction industry over a period of
arm that a marginal contractor needs
five years, he withdrew his support
to successfully compete."
when it failed to include quotas and
Robinson, a Boston resident most of
manning tables. "The plan has col-
his life, was graduated from Boston
lapsed," says Robinson, "and the black
University as a physical education ma-
community has withdrawn its support.
jor, taught for two years and shifted to
"The Boston Plan, like most home-
the real estate business where the high
town plans, was thought up as an ex-
cost of construction eventually
cuse, something the unions would toler-
prompted him to become a contractor
ate instead of changing their racist
Today, Robinson Construction Co. is
hiring practices," says Robinson. "Re-
widely considered to be the most suc-
ferring young men to dead-end training
cessful independent, minority-owned
programs doesn't solve anything. I'd
construction firm in the country
like to see specific quotas, timetables
Open shop. Growing unemployment
and penalties for noncompliance in a
in the Boston area among the building
continuing program, not one that fades
trades has, in recent months, placed
when federal dollars dry up."
Robinson under pressure to sign labor
Right now, according to Robinson,
agreements. "A couple hundred trades-
minority contractors have another
men sitting around a hiring hall and a
problem. they're losing the young black
couple of open shop jobs in the area
worker to the large construction firms
and that's not a healthy situation for a
that are anxious to comply with the
business agent," says Robinson.
equal employment opportunity provi-
Asked about his decision to remain
sions on federal work. "The problem,"
an open shop contractor, Robinson
says Robinson, "is that they achieve
says, "If you're black, it's really not a
their high visibility factor, but when
decision that has to be made. I'll be
the job is complete and the contractor
glad to become a union contractor just
moves on, he doesn't take the black
as soon as the union hiring halls stop
tradesmen with him."
their policies of racial discrimination."
Robinson thinks that the future for
Unlike some open shop contractors,
minority contractors is bright and
Robinson claims being open shop gives
agrees that increased social awareness
him no edge in bidding situations be-
in the past few years has pushed a great
cause he pays scale wages and says he
deal of work toward the minority con-
can't bank on greater productivity "In
tractor Nevertheless, in many cases he
fact," Robinson says, "an open shop
couldn't take advantage of it. "No staff,
contractor may be at a disadvantage
no expertise, and a low level of bond-
because he hires many of his tradesmen
ability," says Robinson. "It's like taking
without knowing much about them
a guy who's never been on ice before
and some turn out to be incapable."
and asking him to play hockey and
Recently Robinson was picketed by
when he falls on his face, everyone says,
Local 22 of the Laborers' International
'I told you he couldn't do it.' That's the
Union on an $800,000 demolition and
frustration of the minority contractor."
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Handle difficult and sensitive situations in-
volving Black Americans ie. military, domestic.
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programs and policies to Minority groups.
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emerging African Nations.
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Massachusetts
Committee
for the Re-election
of the President
77 FRANKLIN STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110 (617) 482-7990
LIEUT GOV DONALD R. DWIGHT Chairman
ADELE MALONE, Co-Chairman
GREGORY W. GALLAGHER, Executive Director
November 9, 1972
Mr. Jack E. Robinson
61 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Dear Jackie:
While victory is still fresh in our minds,
I want to convey my personal thanks to you
for your tremendous effort in the Campaign.
Without the effort of people like you
across the nation President Nixon never
would have received the overwhelming mandate
which he now enjoys.
Again my deepest thanks.
Warmest personal regards,
Lt. Governor Don A ld R. Dwight
Adele Malone
Adele Malone
Chairman
Co-chairman
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
REGISTER
VOTE
NOVEMBER 7th
The Black Advance
Black Citizens for the Re-election of the President Speak Out
President Nixon is the first
President to attack the scourge of
sickle cell anemia. This crippler
and killer of mostly Blacks has
never been attacked on a national
scale by any other nation.
ALSO:
The President has moved against
lead poisoning -- a major killer
of inner city children. By June,
1973, one and a half million
children will have been tested
for lead poisoning through Nixon's
counter-attack program.
MEANWHILE, SHRIVER TOUTS HIS SLAVE-HOLDING HERITAGE
Meanwhile, where is the Democrats' Vice Presidential candidate? Last
month he was down in Louisiana telling an audience he was proud that his
slave-holding ancestors had fought on the side of the slave states ---
and proud that none of them had fought on the Union side. Is this a
man deserving of your support?
Black Americans who want a piece of the action, not a part of the dole;
who want a political leader who does not just promise but delivers;
do have somewhere to go. They can get off the sinking ship of George
McGovern and Sargent Shriver and join the New Majority supporting the
President of the United States, Richard Nixon.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
aking up for the years of past discrimination is not simply something White
mericans owe Black Americans ---- it is something the entire Nation owes
tself.'
President Nixon
STON NAACP PRESIDENT SWITCHES TO REPUBLICAN
JOE FRAZIER'S MANAGER JOINS TOO!!!
RTY: SAYS IT "WILL DO MORE TO AID BLACKS"
ere's what Boston NAACP President Jack
binson had to say about his registra-
ion switch:
Te will never reach total equality in
is country as long as Blacks continue
> have blind loyalty to those who will
Now
it help advance the cause of brother-
od.
E, Jack Robinson, consequently
ianged my party registration to
epublican because it is my firm
elief that in the coming years the
epublican Party will do more to aid
lacks in this Nation than any other
arty.
The non-believers will say there is
, hope unless it is at the table of
e Democrats - that we will never be
ree, that America will never get off
52525252
Ir backs. But we will be free, we
ill get there. And we'll do it
rough the Republican Party.
The road will be rough at times, and
e journey will be long. But we will
Paul Jones (standing), Director
et there, and we will get there not
Black Vote Division, with Frank
ith empty promises and meaningless
Durham, Manager for Joe Frazier
aws, but a solid concrete effort in
e interest of brotherhood. The
arty of the future for Blacks in
is land -- the Republican Party."
RECENT GRANTS TO BLACK COLLEGES TOTAL MORE THAN $1,000,000
es the Department of Agriculture acknowledge the need in Black education?
ake a look at USDA grants during a one month period this fall: $90,503 to
labama A&M, Normal, Ala., for a comparison of the baking and nutritional value
E Triticales with other cereals; $106,980 to Arkansas A&M Normal College, Pine
luff, Ark., to determine factors of disadvantagement as related to school
erformance; $201,651 to South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, S.C., for
dentification and evaluation of pollutants in rural drinking water supplies;
115, 806 to Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tenn., to determine the
fluence of herbicides on soil and water quality; $61,683 to Langston, Okla.,
or a study of the cultural and recreational facilities in towns of 10,000 to
3,000 population in Oklahoma; $520,080 to the Virginia State College at Peters-
urg to find ways to control insect damage to vegetables and other plants
rough genetic resistance. More than 615 million dollars have gone to Black Colleges
ring the Nixon Administration.
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TRAVELER
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American
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 1972
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Robinson Sees Blacks Future With GOP
Hub's NAACP President
Switches to Republicans
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Declaring the future of black
dent, but planned to meet
people lies in the Republican
Sargent-Corrections Comr.
with members of the Boston
party Jack E. Robinson. presi-
John 0. Boone, Welfare Comr
Republican City Committee
dent of the Boston Chapter of
Steven A. Minter and Com-
Monday and would decide by
the National Ass'n for the Ad-
munities and Development
then what active part he will
Sec. Thomas I Atkins.
vancement of Colored People,
play in the 1972 campaign.
announced Thursday he is
On the national political
switching from the Democratic
He said he felt Nixon, who
level, Robinson had high
party to the GOP
attracted only 12 percent of
praise for the Nixon adminis-
the black vote in
tration. "The fact is that un-
In making the announcement,
Massachusetts in 1938, would
der the Nixon administration
Robinson said, "I'm hopeful
receive a higher percentage
they have done more for
that my lead will give
from the blacks in this elec-
blacks than in all other ad-
courage to other black leaders
tion.
ministrations combined," he
who feel the way I do, but
said.
have been reluctant to say so.
CITING HIS reasons for
"My impression," he said,
crossing party lines, Robinson
"is that the future for blacks
referred to Sen. Edward W
will be in the Republican
Brooke, saying "We have the
party rather than the Demo-
only biack senator in the
cratic party"
country, and he's a Republi-
can."
Robinson said he has not
talked with the National Com.
He also memioned
FROAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1972
Vol. 202, No. 70, © 1972 Globe Newspaper Co.
Boston NAACP leader
switches parties D1 47 to GOP
Jack E. Robinson, presi-
other black. leaders who
dent of the Boston Branch,
feel the way I do, but have
National Association for
been reluctant to say so.
the dvancement of Col-
"My impression is that
ored People, yesterday
the future for blacks will
changed his political party
be in the Republican
affiliation from Democrat
Party rather than in the
to Republican.
Democratic Party.
Robinson told a news
conference "I is my firm
Robinson said his deci
belief and an actual fact
sion to switch was personal
that during the coming
and that the 3000-member
years the Republican Party
Boston NAACP chapta
will honestly do more to
will continue in the tradi-
aid blacks in this nation
tional of the national orga
than any other party
nization and not endorse
"I'm hopeful that my
political candidates or par-
lead will give courage to
ties.
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THE CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE MONITOR
ON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1972
An International Daily Newspaper
VOL. 04, NO. 241
TWO SECTIONS
NEW ENGLAND EDITION A 15c
NAACP official quits Democrats
By a staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
Boston
Jack E. Robinson, president of the Boston branch of the National Association
and resigned from the Democratic Party
for the Advancement of Colored People, Thursday declared himself a Republican
Maine for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Only last spring Mr. Robinson actively supported Sen. Edmund S. Muskie of
problems with Sen. George McGovern."
"I had many problems with the Democratic Party," Mr. Robinson said. "I.have
Y
Mr. Robinson declared that two Republicans, Massachusetts Gov Francis W
blacks than similar Democratic officeholders.
Sargent and President Nixon, have made more significant appointments of
honestly do more to aid blacks in this nation than any other party," he said.
"It is my firm belief that thuring the coming years the Republican Party will
Mr. Robinson added that he will meet with the Committee for the re-election of
the President to consider his support of the Nixon presidential campaign.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
THE BLACKS: Still solidly Democratic.
Across the nation, blacks were the
only group in the old Democratic CO-
alition that voted overwhelmingly for
George McGovern. Blacks stood to gain
the most from McGovern's programs.
They were embittered at being virtu-
ally ignored by the Republican presc
idential campaign-at no time did
Nixon campaign in a black neighbor-
hood-and felt that Nixon's anti-bus-
S
ing views were directed against them.
a
Furthermore. the black division of the
Committee to Re-Elect the President
seemed to confine its efforts to win-
ning the votes of higher-income black
homeowners. Yet despite all that, blacks
apparently found it more difficult to
identify with McGovern than they had
with Humphrey four years ago. In
Memphis, for example. only 1.6% of
the low-income blacks in Precinct One.
Ward 14 voted for Nixon in 1968.
This year the percentage increased to
9.9% McGovern suffered a similar
drop-off* in Roxbury. Boston's black
ghetto. There Nixon received only
4.5% of the vote in the last election.
but took 13.3% on Tuesday A more
substantial decline in Chicago's black
Democratic vote helped defeat Cook
I
County Prosecutor Edward Hanrahan
NJ
(who organized the controversial raid
on Black Panther headquarters in
a
1969). It also badly shook the en-
trenched Democratic machine of
Mayor Richard Daley
M
5/7
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE HOUSE
BOSTON 02133
INSURED
DONALD R. DWIGHT
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
February 26, 1973
Mr. Jack E. Robinson
61 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts 02130
Dear Jack:
Thank you very much for your letter of February 20,
and a copy of the Constitution of the Black Republican
Club of Massachusetts.
In reading the Constitution, I was very impressed with
your Preamble, which calls for greater participation
and action by the Black Community in the Republican
Party and your regional organization chart.
I have always felt that the Republican Party must
include, not exclude, people if it is to survive as
the alternative to the Democratic Party. It is also
refreshing to see constructive action rather than
blaming each other for the sad state of affairs the
Republican Party finds itself in today.
I am very glad to see that you have continued to work
within the Republican Party since our press conference
at the Nixon headquarters. You did a great job during
the campaign and I keep hearing good things about
Jack E. Robinson. Keep up the good work - the Party
needs men and women like you!
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Governor
(THIS STATIONERY PRIVATELY PAID FOR)
60
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and
WASHINGTON
POLITICAL AFFILIATION CHECK
March 13, 1973
NAME
Jack E. Robinson
ADDRESS
61 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
POSITION BEING CONSIDERED FOR
CURRENT POSITION HELD
.INFORMATION REQUESTED BY
Helen Burroughs
REMARKS
Brooke (Rosalie).3/3
3/15 RepuBlican
tes
Massachusetts
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Scott, Stanley $
February 28, 1973
Dear Jack:
It was very thoughtful of you to take
the time recently to express your best
wishes.
These are exciting and challenging times
for me. However, I do recognize the
unique opportunity that I am fortunate
in serving my country as a member of the
President's staff. I shall give it all
I've got.
For your sentiments about me upon this
occasion, I am indeed grateful.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Stanley S. Scott
Special Assistant
to the President
Mr. Jack E. Robinson
61 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts 02130
SSS:ki
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FG6-11-1/ FG6-11-1 GENERAL BROWN, ROBERT J.ez
February 15, 1972
Dear Jack:
Thank you for your letter of February 3 with regard to
Robert Brown's briefings to minorities just prior to the
President's annual message to the Congress.
I would further like to express the President's appreciation
for the straight forward way in which you publicly announced
your support for this Administration's initiatives in the area
of civil rights.
Your encouragement for the Administration's efforts in this
area is heartening, and 1 hope we may continue to merit
your confidence.
With the President's best wishes,
Sincerely,
Herbert G. Klein
Director of Communications
for the Executive Branch
Mr. Jack E. Robinson
President
National Association For The Advance-
ment of Colored People
451 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02118
HGK:SSScott:ph
Action Memo # 1099
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
JACK E. ROBINSON
Mr. Jack E. Robinson was head of the Black Vote Division, Massachusetts
Committee for the Re-election of the President, he is a registered
Republican.
Robinson is President of the Boston Chapter of the NAACP and until
recently was president of a construction firm in Boston. He is a
Member of the Board of Directors of the Contractors Association of
Boston.
Robinson is 48 years old and graduated from Boston University with a
BS degree. He is a member of the Minority Business Committees of
both HUD and SBA.
Robinson would be a candidate for an Assistant Secretary post at the
Department of Labor on Director, Community Relations Service,
Department of Justice.
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FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT
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AND ACCOMPANYING DATA
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TABLE OF COMTENTS
1. PHOTOGRAPH
2. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES
3. SPECIAL CAPABILITY PROFILE
4. RESUME
5. EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF PRESIDENTS RE-ELECTION
a.) Director of Minorities for Nixon in Massachusetts
b.) Letter From Lieutenant Governor D. Dwight
c.) Black Advance
d.) Boston Herald Traveler
e.) Boston Globe
f.) Christian Science Monitor
g.) Time Magazine
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PH070 TAKeN 1971
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ssaw MOLSOE
JACK E RobinsoN
--RESUME-
JACK E. ROBINSON
ADRESS:
Office
Home
80 Boylston Street
61 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts
02116
Jamaica Plain, Mass. 30
Tel: 617-524-7300
Te1:617-524-7300
EDUCATION
Roxbury Memorial High School
1942-1946
Boston Universitys General College
1948-1950
Associate of Arts Degree
1950
Boston University School of Education
1950-1954
Bachelor of Science Degree
1954
Boston College Business & Franchise Mgmt
1966
LICENSES:
Real Estate Brokers License Massachusetts 1962
Insurance Brokers License Massachusetts
1965
Notary Public Massachusetts
1963
Teacher Certification City of Boston
1956
Construction Builders License Boston
1969
Fire Arms Permit Massachusetts
1969
PERSONAL DATA:
Marital Status: Divorced, Children
3
ASSOCIATIONS:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
1950
Boston Tennis Club
1952
Phi Epsilon Kappa Professional Fraternity
1954
Bay State Golf Club
1964
Sportsmen Tennis Club President
1965
N.A.A.C.P. Vice President
1966
Real Estate Owners Association President
1967
State Enterprises Community Corp. President 1968
Natl. Assoc. Of Minority Contractors
1969
N.A.A.C.P. Boston Chapter President
1970
Television Producer "Lift Every Voice"
1971
United States HUD Minority Business Comm.
1972
SBA Minority Business Committee
1972
Positive Program of Boston
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Voluntary Action Center Boston
Present
Action Boston Community Development
Present
Contractors Association of Boston
Present
Circle Associates Boston
Present
Alliance For A Safer Greater Boston
Present
Mass. Attorney General Advisory Council
Present
First Drug Rehabilitation Program
Present
Civil Liberties Union Advisory Committee
Present
United Nations Association Of USA Member
Present
Boston Manpower Area Planning Council Member Present
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
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JACK E. ROBINSON
MILITARY:
United States Army 1946-1948 Volunteer combat ENgineers Served
in 517th Engineers As Fire Fighter and Staff Electrician,
Honorable Discharge 1948.
WORK RECORD:
1941-1945
Grove Hall Bowling Alley
Pin Boy
1946-1948
United States Army
Electrician
1949-1949
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
1950-1954
Kiley And Powers
Auto Mechanic
Leahys Esso
Auto Mechanic
Town of Brookline
Athletic Coach
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1954-1955
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
1956-1956
Boston Public Schools
Teacher
New England Dressed Meat
Janitor
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1957-1957
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
Compact Distributing Corporation
Salesman
1958-1958
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Boston Public Schools
Teacher & Coach
1959-1959
Compact Corporation (Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
1960-1962
Compact Advertising (N.H. Sales)
President
Compact Corporation (Boston Sales)
President
Park Dale Home For The Aged
President
Universal Distributing (Sales)
President
1963-1971
American Motorist Association
President
Burton Manor Home For The Aged
President
Burton Realty Trust
President
Eagle Properties Trust
President
American Business Management Co.
President
Consolidated American Beverages
President
American Beverages Corporation
President
Robinson Construction Corporation
President
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
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Massachusetts
Committee
for the Re-election
of the President
77 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110 (617) 482-7990
LIEUT. GOV. DONALD R. DWIGHT, Chairman
ADELE MALONE, Co-Chairman
GREGORY W. GALLAGHER, Executive Director
November 9, 1972
Mr. Jack E. Robinson
61 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Dear Jackie:
While victory is still fresh in our minds,
I want to convey my personal thanks to you
for your tremendous effort in the Campaign.
Without the effort of people like you
across the nation President Nixon never
would have received the overwhelming mandate
which he now enjoys.
Again my deepest thanks.
Warmest personal regards,
Adele Malone
Lt. Governor Don ld R. Dwight
Adele Malone
Chairman
Co-chairman
October 1972
REGISTER VOTE NOVEMBER 7th
The Black Advance
Black Citizens for the Re-election of the President Speak Out
President Nixon is the first
President to attack the scourge of
sickle cell anemia. This crippler
and killer of mostly Blacks has
never been attacked on a national
scale by any other nation.
ALSO:
The President has moved against
lead poisoning ---- a major killer
of inner city children. By June,
1973, one and a half million
children will have been tested
for lead poisoning through Nixon's
counter-attack program.
PAGE
MEANWHILE, SHRIVER TOUTS HIS SLAVE-HOLDING HERITAGE
Meanwhile, where is the Democrats' Vice Presidential candidate? Last
month he was down in Louisiana telling an audience he was proud that his
slave-holding ancestors had fought on the side of the slave states --
and proud that none of them had fought on the Union side. Is this a
man deserving of your support?
Black Americans who want a piece of the action, not a part of the dole;
who want a political leader who does not just promise but delivers;
do have somewhere to go. They can get off the sinking ship of George
McGovern and Sargent Shriver and join the New Majority supporting the
President of the United States, Richard Nixon.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
"Making up for the years of past discrimination is not simply something White
Americans owe Black Americans -- it is something the entire Nation owes
itself."
President Nixon
BOSTON NAACP PRESIDENT SWITCHES TO REPUBLICAN
JOE FRAZIER'S MANAGER JOINS TOO!!!
PARTY: SAYS IT "WILL DO MORE TO AID BLACKS"
Here's what Boston NAACP President Jack
Robinson had to say about his registra-
tion switch:
"We will never reach total equality in
this country as long as Blacks continue
to have blind loyalty to those who will
Now
not help advance the cause of brother-
hood.
"I, Jack Robinson, consequently
changed my party registration to
Republican because it is my firm
belief that in the coming years the
Republican Party will do more to aid
Blacks in this Nation than any other
party.
"The non-believers will say there is
no hope unless it is at the table of
the Democrats -- that we will never be
free, that America will never get off
our backs. But we will be free, we
will get there. And we'll do it
through the Republican Party.
"The road will be rough at times, and
the journey will be long. But we will
Paul Jones (standing), Director
get there, and we will get there not
Black Vote Division, with Frank
with empty promises and meaningless
Durham, Manager for Joe Frazier
laws, but a solid concrete effort in
the interest of brotherhood. The
party of the future for Blacks in
this
land
--
the Republican Party."
RECENT GRANTS TO BLACK COLLEGES TOTAL MORE THAN $1,000,000
Does the Department of Agriculture acknowledge the need in Black education?
Take a look at USDA grants during a one month period this fall: $90,503 to
Alabama A&M, Normal, Ala., for a comparison of the baking and nutritional value
of Triticales with other cereals; $106,980 to Arkansas A&M Normal College, Pine
Bluff, Ark., to determine factors of disadvantagement as related to school
performance; $201,651 to South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, S.C., for
identification and evaluation of pollutants in rural drinking water supplies;
$115, 806 to Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tenn., to determine the
influence of herbicides on soil and water quality; $61,683 to Langston, Okla.,
for a study of the cultural and recreational facilities in towns of 10,000 to
18,000 population in Oklahoma; $520,080 to the Virginia State College at Peters-
burg to find ways to control insect damage to vegetables and other plants
through genetic resistance. More than 615 million dollars have gone to Black Colleges
during the Nixon Administration.
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PARTNERS IN PROGRESS
Bill Robinson, a top appointee in the Governor of Illinois' Cabinet, brought the
audience to its feet during his fiery speech delivered at the People United to Save
Humanity (PUSH) Expo Republican breakfast. Platform guests, L-R: Dr. Charles Hurst,
President of Malcolm X College; Mr. Brown, Secretary of the AME Zion Church; Mrs.
Elaine Jenkins, President of One America, Inc.; Paul Jones, Executive Director, Black
Vote Division; Robert J. Brown, Special Assistant to the President; Mr. Robinson;
Richard Thomas, Assistant Director of PUSH; Floyd McKissick, Developer, Soul City,
N.C.; and Reverend Jesse Jackson, Head of PUSH.
Warm Greeting: Old friends for many
Paul Jones greets Rev. Jesse Jackson
years, Floyd McKissick greets Rev.
following remarks by Bob Brown during
Jesse Jackson.
the Republican breakfast at the PUSH
Expo.
FORWARD TOGETHER
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Betty Shabazz, wife of the late Malcolm X; talks with Paul Jones, Dr. Charles
Hurst, President of Malcolm X College, and Fred Malek, Deputy Campaign Director.
Hill
Today's Black college student is becoming
Stanley S. Scott, Assistant to the
more aware of the record of the Nixon
Director of Communications for the
Administration. Young Black Americans
White House makes a point with Rev.
are looking at the figures and giving
Jesse Jackson. "The Country Preacher",
their support to the President. Cal R.
as Jackson is commonly known, told
Brice, a student at Federal City College,
newsmen that he would not campaign
talks with Paul R. Jones and Frank H.
for George McGovern. Rev. Jackson
Carpenter of the Black Vote Division
was one of McGovern's staunchest
of the Committee for the Re-election of
supporters until he was snubbed by
the President about the increasing Black
the Democratic candidate.
youth support of President Nixon.
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THIS TIME FOR NIXON!!!
Education: Under President Nixon more school desegregation has been accomplished
in the last four years than in the prior 15 years. Four years ago, some 94 percent
of all Black children in the South were attending legally segregated schools; less
than eight percent are today. Throughout the nation, some 40 percent were
attending segregated schools; less than 12 percent are today.
Civil Rights Enforcement: The Civil Rights enforcement budget proposed by
President Nixon for fiscal '73 is more than eight times greater than it was under
the last year of LBJ. The President proposed and signed into law the Equal
Employment Opportunities Act of 1972, which gave the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission court enforcement of its decisions against discrimination in employment,
making the EEOC much more powerful.
Employment Opportunity: President Nixon is responsible for the negotiation of 55
city-wide plans, including the well-known Philadelphia Plan, for increased
employment of minority workers in construction industries.
More than 280,000 minority workers have been hired or upgraded under this
Administration. In fact, minority workers now make up 19.5 percent of the Federal
civilian workforce -- a higher proportion than under any prior Administration. The
number of Black appointees to policy-making jobs has tripled previous records.
Business Aid: Federal help to minority business has more than tripled under this
Administration. And Federal purchases from minority business will be more than 27
times greater in fiscal '73 than in fiscal '69. The establishment of the Office
of Minority Business Enterprise, the emphasis on minorities in the Small Business
Administration, the creation of the Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment
Program -- all these things are giving greatly increased aid to Black businessmen.
Housing: Federally assisted housing starts for low and moderate income families
will increase almost four times this year over fiscal '69. Under the President
more than '100 suits have been brought by the Justice Department to correct
discrimination, and 180 voluntary compliance agreements have been negotiated.
In the President's words, these accomplishments can be considered only a
beginning. "These efforts will all go forward -- with vigor and with conviction."
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Tricia Nixon Cox with Mrs. Walter Washington
Jim Brown with Paul Jones
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AND
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1972
46 PAGES
Robinson Sees Blacks Future With GOP
Hub's NAACP President
Switches to Republicans
Declaring the future of black
dent, but planned to meet
Sargent-Corrections Comr.
people lies in the Republican
with members of the Boston
John O. Boone, Welfare Comr.
party, Jack E. Robinson. presi-
Republican City Committee
Steven A. Minter and Com-
dent of the Boston Chapter of
Monday and would decide by
munities and Development
the National Ass'n for the Ad-
then what active part he will
Sec. Thomas I. Atkins.
vancement of Colored People,
play in the 1972 campaign.
On the national political
announced Thursday he is
He said he felt Nixon, who
level, Robinson had high
switching from the Democratic
party to the GOP.
attracted only 12 percent of
praise for the Nixon adminis-
the black vote in
tration. "The fact is that un-
In making the announcement,
Massachusetts in 1968, would
der the Nixon administration
Robinson said, "I'm hopeful
receive a higher percentage
they have done more for
that my lead will give
from the blacks in this elec-
blacks than in all other ad-
courage to other black leaders
tion.
ministrations combined," he
who feel the way I do, but
said.
have been reluctant to say so.
CITING HIS reasons for
"My impression," he said,
crossing party lines, Robinson
"is that the future for blacks
referred to Sen. Edward W.
will be in the Republican
Brooke, saying "We have the
party, rather than the Demo-
only black senator in the
cratic party."
country, and he's a Republi-
can."
Robinson said he has not
talked with the National Com-
He also mentioned three
mittee to Re-elect the Presi-
high ranking black appointees
in the administration of
Republican
Gov.
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FRIDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 8, 1972
Vol. 202, No. 70, (c) 1972 Globe Newspaper Co.
Boston NAACP leader
switches parties DA E's to GOP
Jack E. Robinson, presi-
other black leaders who
dent of the Boston Branch,
feel the way I do, but have
National Association for
been reluctant to say so.
the Advancement of Col-
ored People, yesterday
"My impression is that
the future for blacks will
changed his political party
affiliation from Democrat
be in the Republican
to Republican
Party, rather than in the
Robinson told a news
Democratic Party.
conference: "It is my firm
Robinson said his decis
belief and an actual fact
sion to switch was personal
that during the coming
and that the 3000 -member
years the Republican Party
Boston NAACP chapter
will honestly do more to
will continue in the tradi-
aid blacks in this nation
tional of the national orga-
than any other party
nization and not endorse
"I'm hopeful that my
political candidates or par-
lead will give courage to
ties.
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THE CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE MONITOR
BOSTON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1972
An International Daily Newspaper
VOL. 04, NO. 241
TWO SECTIONS
NEW ENGLAND EDITION A 15c
NAACP official quits Democrats
By a staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
Boston
Jack E. Robinson, president of the Boston branch of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People, Thursday declared himself a Republican
and resigned from the Democratic Party.
Only last spring Mr. Robinson actively supported Sen. Edmund S. Muskie of
Maine for the Democratic presidential nomination.
"I had many problems with the Democratic Party," Mr. Robinson said. "I have
problems with Sen. George McGovern."
Mr. Robinson declared that two Republicans, Massachusetts Gov. Francis W.
Sargent and President Nixon, have made more significant appointments of
blacks than similar Democratic officeholders.
"It is my firm belief that during the coming years the Republican Party will
honestly do more to aid blacks in this nation than any other party," he said.
Mr. Robinson added that he will meet with the Committee for the re-election of
the President to consider his support of the Nixon presidential campaign.
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THE BLACKS: Still solidly Democratic.
Across the nation, blacks were the
only group in the old Democratic co-
alition that voted overwhelmingly for
George McGovern. Blacks stood to gain
the most from McGovern's programs.
They were embittered at being virtu-
ally ignored by the Republican pres
idential campaign-at no time did
Nixon campaign in a black neighbor-
hood-and felt that Nixon's anti-bus-
Se
ing views were directed against them.
Furthermore, the black division of the
Committee to Re-Elect the President
seemed to confine its efforts to win-
ning the votes of higher-income black
homeowners. Yet despite all that, blacks
apparently found it more difficult to
identify with McGovern than they had
with Humphrey four years ago. In
Memphis, for example, only 1.6% of
the low-income blacks in Precinct One.
Ward 14 voted for Nixon in 1968.
This year the percentage increased to
9.9% McGovern suffered a similar
drop-off* in Roxbury, Boston's black
ghetto. There Nixon received only
4.5% of the vote in the last election.
but took 13.3% on Tuesday. A more
substantial decline in Chicago's black
Democratic vote helped defeat Cook
County Prosecutor Edward Hanrahan
(who organized the controversial raid
on Black Panther headquarters in
1969). It also badly shook the en-
of
September 6, 1973
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LIN ARROYO
FROM:
JOHN VICKERMAN
Current status on Jack E. Robinson and Sam Cornelius
Jack E. Robinson was contacted by ACTION - 8/15/73.
ACTION was informed at that time that Robinson was not
at all interested in their agency. What Robinson wants
is to be an Assistant Secretary at either Defense, Commerce
or Interior. In this regard, I can not help him.
Sam Cornelius has been sent as a priority to both HEW and
to ACTION. He should be contacted by both either this week
or the first part of next week to set up interviews. They will
give him serious consideration for job placement.
As to the status on Art Reed and John Wilkes, I think they
are assigned to one of the other liaison shops.
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