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Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Shapiro began his career as a newsman covering education issues. The topics covered in this series range from educational theory to student activities. The focus is frequently on the problems and accomplishments of Boston institutions. Higher education is also covered. Of note are the articles on juvenile delinquency, including reactions to and proposed solutions to the perceived problem of "youth gone wild." One sub-series covers the founding of Brandeis University, funding, special events,...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Shapiro began his career as a newsman covering education issues. The topics covered in this series range from educational theory to student activities. The focus is frequently on the problems and accomplishments of Boston institutions. Higher education is also covered. Of note are the articles on juvenile delinquency, including reactions to and proposed solutions to the perceived problem of "youth gone wild." One sub-series covers the founding of Brandeis University, funding, special events,...

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This series covers articles on restaurants, chefs, and food products, both in Boston, and internationally.

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Shapiro wrote a handful of stories on civil defense, including bomb-shelters. Other related articles were about the Women's Air Corp and a cruiser on tour.

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Shapiro infrequently covered sports and athletics. Included are articles on athletics, archery, football, baseball, and boxing.

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This series includes articles about business practice and technological advances and innovation. Articles range from discussion of "gadgets" to space flight.

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Articles in this series document news reported from around the globe, including developments in post-war Europe, the Soviet Union, and Vietnam. Of particular note is coverage of the Cold War, including Russo-Arab relations.

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This series documents religious thought, particularly related to issues of faith, the state of religion in society, and intermarriage. For example, one 1959 article decries materialism while a 1966 article documents a Rabbi's plea for unity in Judaism.

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This series covers issues related to organized labor and unions, retirement ages, labor law, and unemployment.

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Leo Shapiro documented the challenges to segregation and integration. Articles document Boston's challenges in particular, especially housing issues. Of note are the Jewish reactions to integration efforts, such as B'nai B'rith's discussion of Southern segregation. Another noted article is about Freedom House, administered by Otto and Muriel Snowden.