California NORML records, 1966-2009

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Summary

Creators:
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (U.S.). California Chapter
Abstract:
Records from the California chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). They are related to the organization and to marijuana reform more generally. The bulk of the collection consists of people, organization, subject, and legal files. There are also administrative records, California NORML publications, and other publications about marijuana/for marijuana consumers.
Extent:
48.15 linear feet (36 cartons, 1 flat box, 1 oversize folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], California NORML records, BANC MSS 2009/122,The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

Records from the California chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). They are related to the organization and to marijuana reform more generally. The bulk of the collection consists of legal, people, organization, and subject files. There are also some administrative records, California NORML publications, and publications about marijuana'for marijuana consumers. The collection has been divided into six series: People/Organization Files; Subject Files; Administrative Files; NORML Publications; Other Publications; and Legal Files. Original order was maintained and folder titles were retained.

Biographical / historical:

California NORML is a non-profit "dedicated to protecting and expanding cannabis consumers' rights." According to their website, it was founded in 1972 as Amorphia, which organized the effort to repeal laws against adult use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana. In 1974, Amorphia became the state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. California NORML lobbies lawmakers, sponsors events, offers consumer, educational and legal advice, and supports scientific research. Their membership and financial base is separate from that of the national organization. For more information, see https://www.canorml.org/

Acquisition information:
The California NORML records were given to The Bancroft Library in 2009 by Dale Gieringer.
Processing information:

Processed by Marjorie Bryer in 2024.

Arrangement:

Arranged to the folder level.

Accruals:

No future additions are expected.

Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
DACS

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: RESTRICTED fragile material. Access copies may be requested through Bancroft Public Services.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], California NORML records, BANC MSS 2009/122,The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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