CHAUTAUQUA - Chautauqua Institution’s 10th annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States will be delivered by Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, Monday at 4 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jennifer Champ Discusses Mary Willlard Exhibit
Originally airing Thursday, June 5, 2014. Jennifer Champ from the Robert H. Jackson Center talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about the next exhibit "Say, I Taught Thee: The Life of Mary Willard." Mary R. Willard touched minds as well as spirits, and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown to Honor Robert H. Jackson
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be meeting this week in Mayville and while the biggest issues will be the sale of the Chautauqua County Home and a new contract for Sheriff Deputies, there will also be a resolution on the table that … [Read more...]
Latest Historical Markers in Jamestown Honor Robert H. Jackson
JAMESTOWN - The New York State Historic Marker program has recognized two more locations in downtown. According to the Robert H. Jackson Center, the Jamestown Fenton Building at 2 East Second Street and the Hotel Jamestown both recently … [Read more...]
Several Local Officials Attend Official Naming Ceremony of Jackson Federal Courthouse
BUFFALO - A Chautauqua County country lawyer who ascended all the way to a seat on the Supreme Court has received would could be his most important recognition to date. On Monday, more than 200 guests – including representatives of the federal and … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Federal Court Building Dedication Ceremony is Today
BUFFALO - A Supreme Court Justice who grew up in Chautauqua County and got his start right here in Jamestown will be recognized in Buffalo during a special ceremony later today. The United States Courthouse in Buffalo will officially be named in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jackson Birthday Event is Wednesday Night
WARREN - Today is the birthday of Robert H. Jackson and to celebrate the Robert H. Jackson Center will honor his enduring legacy at an annual tonight at the Warren County Courthouse. Born in Spring Creek Township, Robert H. Jackson will be … [Read more...]
Morning News: Federal Courthouse Officially Named for Justice Robert H. Jackson
WASHINGTON - A legislative bill naming the new federal courthouse in Buffalo after Robert H. Jackson was signed Friday by President Barrack Obama, less than two weeks after it passed in the Senate. First introduced by Congressman Brian Higgins last … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House Approves Legislation Naming Buffalo Courthouse after Robert H. Jackson
WASHINGTON - The effort to get a federal courthouse in Buffalo named after one of Jamestown’s adopted sons is a step closer to becoming a reality. On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation naming the brand new U.S. courthouse … [Read more...]
Federal Courthouse One Step Closer to being Named after Robert H. Jackson
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced legislation he introduced naming the new federal courthouse in Buffalo, NY for Justice Robert H. Jackson has passed a second hurdle in the House of Representatives and will now move to the Floor for full … [Read more...]
