doi:10.7916/d8-t1s0-3x47Oral history interview with Frederick A. O. Schwarz 1993Schwarz, Frederick A. O. (Frederick August Otto), 1935-oral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalLawyersSchwarz, Frederick A. O. (Frederick August Otto), 1935-Koch, Ed, 1924-2013New York (N.Y.). MayorReminiscences of the Edward I. Koch [Koch] administration: initial contact with Koch, involvement in 1980 U.S. Census case for New York City [NYC]; significant legal issues and responsibilities as City Corporation Counsel and advisor to Department; EO-50, EO-53, and Gay Rights Bill anti-discrimination litigation; racially-motivated violence following the death of Michael Griffin in Howard Beach, Brooklyn; sanctions against South Africa; minority voting rights and voting redistricting; the city property tax system, property calcuations, property tax exemptions and tax abatements; department policy of affirmative litigation against city contractors; changes in the City Charter; police brutality hearings; police corruption; political surveillance of activist groups by NYC police department; religious organizations and foster care responsibilities of the city; abortion and parental consent requirements; family planning and birth control conflicts between Catholic and Jewish groups; distribution of clean needles to drug addicts; discussion of personal attributes and leadership capabilities of Koch: relationship with advisors, city council, Cardinal John O'Connor, and Senator Alfonso D'Amato; Koch's popularity and supporters; corruption scandal and integrity of city government; Schwarz's reflections on the Senate Church committee and national politics, views of public sector legal practice, reflections on family business.