After graduating from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1968, Arnold Kanter spent over twenty years practicing law for the U.S. Attorney's office and various private law firms. A Chicago native, Kanter used his intimate knowledge of the city to lead Jim Edgar's 1990 campaign efforts there. When Governor Edgar took office in 1991, he named Kanter as chief counsel for his administration. Kanter served in this role until his resignation in late 1992.
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Abstract
Interview Session 01 (Audio)
Kanter’s early life through work in 1990 gubernatorial campaign
Interview Session 02 (Audio)
Kanter’s work as Gov. Edgar's legal counsel
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Governor Jim Edgar with Arnie Kanter's son, Ben.
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Chicago, IL
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late 1980s
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Arnie Kanter and his wife talk with Brenda Edgar at the inaugural ceremony held at the Prairie Capital Convention Center.
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Springfield IL
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January 14, 1991
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Arnie Kanter's invitation to be "among honored guests at ceremonies inaugurating Jim Edgar as Governor".
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January 14, 1991
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Governor Edgar joins a group of celebrants at the opening of the new Comiskey Park. Included in the group are Tom Livingston, Kirk Dillard, Peter Bynoe, Governor Edgar, Gary Mack, Arnie Kanter, Ed Foote and Erhard Chorle
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April 1991
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Photo of Arnie Kanter on the day of his interview.
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December 17, 2009
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Governor Edgar with his chief counsel, Arnie Kanter.
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Kanter is joined by Senator William Marovitz and Kenneth Adelman, noted arms control negotiator.
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