Descriptive Summary
Access
Publication Rights
Preferred Citation
Acquisition Information
Biography/Administrative History
Scope and Content of Collection
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Alexandra Fairless Campaign Collection
Dates: 1972-2010
Collection Number: 2006.01
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 1.2 linear feet
Repository:
Humboldt State University Library
Arcata, California 95521-8299
Abstract: This collection consists of campaign material from Alexandra Fairless’ 1972 election to Arcata City Council and her re-election
to city council in 1976. The documents reflect her campaign’s staffing and organization as well as speaking engagements and
print material from her campaigns. Of particular interest to researchers are photographs used in campaign print material,
and questionnaires that city council candidates answered for various media outlets. Also of interest is her speaking engagements
and copies of speeches for various community groups. Alexandra Fairless was Arcata’s first female City Council Member and
Mayor. She changed her last name from Fairless to Stillman in 1980.
Language of Material: English
Access
The collection is open for use by appointment.
Publication Rights
Copyright has been assigned to the Humboldt State University Library.
Preferred Citation
Alexandra Fairless Campaign Collection. Humboldt State University Library
Acquisition Information
Gift from Alexandra Stillman (Fairless).
Biography/Administrative History
Alexandra Fairless initially ran for Arcata City Council in 1972, and placed third in the election, becoming the first woman
to join the Arcata City Council. After her 1976 re-election she became the first woman to be mayor of Arcata. Alexandra Fairless
remained on Arcata's City Council until 1980. As Alexandra Stillman, she was elected again to Arcata's City Council in 2006.
She has also served on numerous civic boards and community groups, and served as a commissioner for California's State Water
Commission from 1976-1980.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection consists of documents, correspondence, printed material, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and photographs related
Alexandra Fairless's 1972 and 1976 campaigns to be elected to Arcata's City Council. These materials include information on
her campaign staffing and public speaking engagements as well as printed advertisements and press releases related to her
election. Newspaper clippings consist of articles about Alexandra Fairless and have a date span ranging from 1972-1980.
