Correspondence: Goldwater, Barry 1953-1994

This collection houses biographical information, correspondence, reports, minutes, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, and other materials documenting Newton Rosenzweig's career as a civic leader, public servant, community activist, and advocate for the city of Phoenix. It is organized into five series and alphabetically within.

Series I: Personal houses materials documenting subjects ranging from family history and trusts to investments and news clippings. Among these materials are personal correspondence, financial statements, and over 200 letters to the editor.

Series II: Business documents Rosenzweig jewelers, downtown Phoenix development, and relationships with the Del Webb Corporation and the City of Phoenix. These materials include reports, legal agreements, board minutes, budgets, correspondence, and numerous notes and marginalia.

Series III: Government and Public Policy documents the formation of the Charter Government Committee (complete run) and the Phoenix 40 as well background material discussing issues of the day. These items also reflect Rosenzweig's interest in and support of politically conservative think tanks. Among these materials are minutes, correspondence, reports, and various ballot initiatives.

Series IV: Philanthropy chronicles the Rosenzweig's charitable giving and volunteer activities ranging from local to national non-profit organizations. These materials include agency minutes, budgets, grants, legal documents, strategic plans, news clippings, and photos.

Series V: Memorabilia houses scrapbooks, plaques, and oversized awards and certificates. The condition of these materials ranges from fragile to excellent.