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George Vaughns with numerous leis around his neck, standing at a party speaking with a young man [001] circa 1940s

George Vaughns standing at a meeting table with two unidentified women and one unidentified man [002] circa 1950s

George Vaughns at a meeting table with an unidentified woman and three unidentified men in suits [003] circa 1950s

George Vaughns in Santa Cruz, California standing outdoors with an unidentified man [004] circa 1950s

George Vaughns in Santa Cruz, California standing outdoors with an unidentified man [005] circa 1950s

George Vaughns standing with an unidentified man in front of a waterfall [006] circa 1950s

George Vaughns standing in front of Brewers Cottage in Santa Cruz, California, distant view, with unidentified person nearby [007] circa 1950s

George Vaughns standing in front of Brewers Cottage in Santa Cruz, California [008] circa 1950s

George Vaughns seated with three members of an unidentified ladies' group with two men in background [009] 1963

George Vaughns with unidentified woman in front of a house [010] circa 1960s

George R. Vaughns shaking hands with Richard Nixon [011] 1960

Color portrait of an unidentified young man [012] circa 1970s

Man and woman at a picnic table; handwritten on reverse: "George Vaughns and Lady?" [013] circa 1980s

Election poster for George R. Vaughns for Alameda County Superior Court Judge 1962

Membership card for the Dumas Political League signed by George R. Vaughns, President undated

Piece of paper labeled "Election June 5, 1962" with three items affixed: a newsprint clipping from California Voice, April 1962, about campaign headquarters opening; two election flyers for George R. Vaughns, one showing front side with photo and election information, and the other showing the back side with his credentials 1962

Typewritten excerpt from the Official California Negro Directory, 1942-43 edition undated

Election flyer with photograph of George R. Vaughns and a list of his credentials 1962

Funeral service program for George Robert Vaughns March 10, 1976

Letter from John J. Allen Jr. to the Alameda County Republican League on US Congress House of Representatives letterhead regarding a resolution July 23, 1956

Letter from Thomas H. Kuchel on US Senate letterhead about National Committeewoman Marjorie Benedict July 27, 1956

Letter from Robert Bruce Kennon about staffing the party headquarters August 11, 1956

Letter from Robert Bruce Kennon referring to his letter of August 11th and tendering his resignation as precinct chairman August 27, 1956

Letter from Hugh S. Koford, Director of the Alameda County United Republican Precinct Organization about registration of voters for an upcoming election [two copies] August 29, 1956

Letter to the Republican Headquarters of Alameda County about the resignation of Robert Kennon August 30, 1956

Carbon copy of letter from Merritt Holman, Coordinator of the United Republican Precinct of Alameda County to Hugh S. Koford about Robert Kennon's resignation, with a handwritten note to Bill from Merritt referring Jerome B. Combs to be of assistance August 31, 1956

Letter from Thalia D. Thomas, Assistant to Val J. Washington on Republican National Committee letterhead thanking William Vaughns for assisting her during her visit September 13, 1956

Letter from Thalia D. Thomas regarding the assignment of Samuel Pierce, Minority Counsel for the House Sub-Committee on Anti-Trust, to speak at a meeting in northern California September 25, 1956

Letter from Merritt Holman to George suggesting two volunteers, with a handwritten not to Bill suggesting he would like a copy of the letter October 3, 1956

Letter from Thalia D. Thomas about changing the speaker from Sam Pierce to Grant Reynolds October 8, 1956

Letter to Hon. J. Ernest Wilkins referring to a group of photographs and clippings from a news conference being mailed October 22, 1956

Index to the Voters' Register as they registered for the election of June 5th, 1956 covering 13 precincts in West Oakland campaigned by J.B. Combs prior to the General Election of November 5th, 1956 circa 1956

Flowchart of the Republican Precinct Organization of Alameda County covering the 7th and 8th Congressional Districts circa 1956

Letter from Ruth Watson and Peter Howard on Eisenhower-Nixon Alameda County Campaign Committee letterhead expressing their gratitude for efforts toward victory of the Republican Party in the 1956 election November 14, 1956

Letter from Thalia D. Thomas checking in with William Vaughns about President Eisenhower's victory and keeping momentum in the Republican Party November 15, 1956

Letter from Cyril W. McClean, Chairman of the Alameda County Republican Central Committee thanking William Vaughns for his efforts on behalf of the 17th Assembly District December 10, 1956

Letter from Cyril W. McClean thanking Bill for his letter of December 7th and suggesting a meeting about capturing the Negro vote December 10, 1956

Letter to William Flaherty about the appointment of Sol Terry as precinct Coordinator June 19, 1957

Letter from Marjorie H.E. Benedict of the Republican National Committee about her inability to attend a meeting in their new headquarters July 1, 1957

Letter from Thalia D. Thomas about a civil rights battle in the Senate and referring to a copy of an enclosed letter to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson [not enclosed] August 7, 1957

Letter to Senator William F. Knowland about civil rights legislation and requesting that he speak at a meeting of the Alameda County Republican League August 9, 1957

Letter from Paul G. Manolis, Executive Secretary to Senator Knowland, referring Robert S. Barkell for arrangement of Senator Knowland's speaking schedule August 15, 1957

Letter from Thalia D. Thomas about the possibility of Senator Knowland speaking in California August 19, 1957

Letter to Congressman Gubser thanking him for speaking at a recent meeting October 11, 1957

Letter to Senator William F. Knowland thanking him for his appearance on October 18th and appreciation for his work on civil rights legislation October 25, 1957

Letter to Thalia Thomas about the meeting held for Senator Knowland October 30, 1957

Printed copy of the speech of US Senator William F. Knowland, Candidate for Governor of California delivered in Santa Barbara, California November 9, 1957

Letter from John J. Allen Jr. thanking William Vaughns for acting as a Republican sponsor of his candidacy for congressional representative March 28, 1958

Letter from Governor Goodwin J. Knight thanking William Vaughns for his help in the campaign May 26, 1958

Letter from Governor Goodwin J. Knight thanking William Vaughns for his help in the primary election and expressing his plan to run for US Senator June 27, 1958

Response to Goodwin J. Knight's letter of June 27th, and an endorsement for attorney George R. Vaughns as a prospect for Municipal Judge July 9, 1958

Letter from Governor Goodwin J. Knight thanking William Vaughns for his help in the primary election and reiterating his plan to run for US Senator July 16, 1958

Letter from Governor Goodwin J. Knight acknowledging the recommendation of George R. Vaughns for appointment to the municipal court July 18, 1958

Letter from Governor Goodwin J. Knight regarding the possibility of a speaking engagement August 11, 1958

Letter to Weldon Richards, Berkeley City Councilman, requesting that Vivian Osborne Marsh be appointed in an open vacancy on city council circa 1958

Press release from the Alameda County Republican Central Committee commenting on the selection of a new city councilman to Oakland, requesting that consideration be given to the appointment of qualified negroes to city councils in Alameda County September 11, 1958

Letter from Marjorie H.E. Benedict referring to an enclosed item on civil rights sent out by the National Committee October 13, 1958

Letter from Senator William F. Knowland acknowledging his letter of June 24th and relating the forwarding of the letter to Francis A. Nichols and Peter Howard June 30, 1959

Scrapbook 1957