California Democratic State Central Committee Collection, 1948-1982, bulk 1961-1968

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Summary

Title:
California Democratic State Central Committee Collection
Dates:
1948-1982, bulk 1961-1968
Creators:
Democratic Party (Calif.). State Central Committee
Abstract:
The papers of the California Democratic State Central Committee document the work of the Democratic Party within the state of California predominately in the 1960s. Some materials are from related organizations such as the California Democratic Council, the Democratic National Committee, and Democratic Associates, Inc.
Extent:
9.16 linear feet
Language:
English
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Background

Scope and content:

The California Democratic State Central Committee Collection documents the work of the Democratic Party within the state of California predominately in the 1960s. Some materials are from related organizations such as the California Democratic Council, the Democratic National Committee, and Democratic Associates, Inc. A small selection of materials from conservative and Republican groups is also included. The collection is arranged in three series: Administrative Records (1954-1971), Subject Files (1948-1982), and Affiliated Organizations (1957-1979).

Series I, Administrative Records, consists of the organization's working papers including by-laws, meeting minutes, and a substantial number of press releases. These materials are arranged alphabetically.

Series II, Subject Files, makes up the bulk of the collection and includes material on such diverse topics as state and national Democratic campaigns and conventions, education, Vietnam, election law reform, and party organization. The series also includes a small number of photographs and material regarding Republican organizations and is arranged alphabetically.

Series III, Affiliated Organizations, is a small series of consisting of materials generated by organizations affiliated with the California Democratic State Central Committee. These include the Democratic National Committee, the Young Democrats, and the Western States Democratic Conference. These materials are arranged alphabetically.

Biographical / historical:

The California Democratic State Central Committee (CDSCC) coordinates all Democratic Party activities in the State. It was created to publicize and promote the work of the Democratic Party in California, conduct fundraising and campaigns at county, state, and local levels, disseminate literature on election campaigns and legislative issues, manage volunteer efforts, and maintain a state headquarters for the party. The CDSCC has been in existence since at least 1928 and was responsible for establishing the California Democratic Council (CDC) in 1953, an important grassroots organization comprised of nearly 500 local political clubs which support and endorse local democratic candidates during election years.

Acquisition information:
Faith Windsor. 1981. 1982, 2004
Processing information:

Robert G. Marshall, 1991, Autumn J. Hayner, 2004, Cathy Kay, 2006, April Feldman, 2015

Arrangement:

Series I: Administrative Records, 1954-1971

Series II: Subject Files, 1948-1982

Series III: Affiliated Organizations, 1957-1979

Accruals:

1982, 2004

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Documents
Photographs

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-04-13 23:36:45 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual, or see the Citing Archival Materialsguide.

Location of this collection:
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330, US
Contact:
(818) 677-4594
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