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National Land for People collection, Bulk, 1972-1983, 1850-1991

Title: National Land for People collection Bulk, 1972-1983 1850-1991

National Land for People, founded primarily by George Ballis and Berge Bulbulian, was a grassroots organization most active in California in the 1970s and 1980s, concerned with a number of environmental factors, most notably federal irrigation water use restrictions and the 160-acre limitation provision of the reclamation law as it applied to the west side of the San Joaquin Valley, California. The National Land for People collection measures 25 linear feet and dates from 1850 to 1991, with the bulk from 1972 to 1983. The collection is comprised of legislation and legal papers, land sales documentation, correspondence, financial statements and contracts, reports, scholastic papers, historical and background information, press releases, printed material including newsletters, brochures, propaganda, and campaign materials, maps,charts, newspaper and magazine issues and clippings, notes, photographs, books and journals, ledgers, and other assorted materials pertaining to the history and activities of the organization and some of its founding members.

ArchivalResource: 25.0 Linear feet

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Democratic Party (Calif.). State Central Committee. California Democratic State Central Committee Collection, 1954 ; 1958-1973.

Title: California Democratic State Central Committee Collection, 1954 ; 1958-1973.

The California Democratic State Central Committee (CDSCC) coordinates all Democratic Party activities in the state. The CDSCC has been in existence since at least 1928 and was responsible for establishing the California De,ocratic Council (CDC) in 1953, an important grassroots organization coordinating local political clubs which endorse local democratic candidates. The CDSCC's role includes fund raising for national, state and county elections, disseminating literature on election campaigns, coordinating volunteers, and maintaining a state headquarters for the party. The collection includes annual reports, by-laws, campaign materials, correspondence, handbooks, minutes, newsletters, pamphlets and related legislative materials.

ArchivalResource: 13 ms boxes (6.5 linear ft.) + one folder of photographs.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23604294 View

Cameron, Ronald B., 1927-. Oral history interview with Ronald B. Cameron, 1990. Transcript. / by Phillip L. Gianos, Oral History Program, California State University, Fullerton for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Title: Oral history interview with Ronald B. Cameron, 1990. Transcript. / by Phillip L. Gianos, Oral History Program, California State University, Fullerton for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Ronald Cameron discusses Democratic party politics, government, campaigns, and legislation; activities in the assembly and Congress; personal opinions and problems with fellow assemblymen and House members, presidents Kennedy and Johnson; electronic voting idea, and publishing his voting record for his constituency.

ArchivalResource: 167 p. of typescript.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86129332 View

Flournoy, Houston I. (Houston Irvine), 1929-. Houston Flournoy papers, 1956-1974.

Title: Houston Flournoy papers, 1956-1974.

The collection includes correspondence, administrative records, regulations and legislation, campaign finances, budget reports for the State of California, commission and agency agendas, speeches, newspaper clippings, articles, and photographs from Houston Flournoy's political career from 1956 to 1974.

ArchivalResource: 15.85 linear ft. (38 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/682960838 View

Holen, Marvin L., 1929-. Oral history interview with Marvin L. Holen : oral history transcript / By Carlos Vasquez, University of California, Los Angeles for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1990.

Title: Oral history interview with Marvin L. Holen : oral history transcript / By Carlos Vasquez, University of California, Los Angeles for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1990.

Holen discusses his family background, education, early involvement in political activities, origin and development of his long friendship with Jesse M. Unruh, working with Unruh on various legislation after accompanying the newly-elected assemblyman to Sacramento in 1959, and comments on many legislative leaders and members as well as Governor Edmund G. Brown, Sr. Discusses current activities with the Southern California Rapid Transit District, the California Museum Foundation, and the Los Angeles Theatre Center.

ArchivalResource: 256 p. ; 9cm

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/227489899 View

Heslop, Alan, 1938-. Oral History interview with Alan Heslop 1994. Transcript. / by EnidH. Douglass, Claremont Graduate School for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Title: Oral History interview with Alan Heslop 1994. Transcript. / by EnidH. Douglass, Claremont Graduate School for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Alan Heslop talks about the founding of the Rose Institute, his interest in redistricting and his activities as an adviser to Republican Partyleaders in the Governor's office and the legislature. He discusses California redistrictings since 1951 and his activities in the seventies, eighties, and nineties and his ideas about needed reform.

ArchivalResource: 383 p. of typescript.

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Unruh, Jesse, 1922-1987. Jesse Unruh : commercials, 1970-1973.

Title: Jesse Unruh : commercials, 1970-1973.

Commercials used during Unruh's campaigns for the 1970 gubernatorial election and the 1973 mayoral election in Los Angeles, California, Democratic party.

ArchivalResource: 4 commercials (on 4 videoreels) : sd., col. ; 2 in.3 commercials (on 1 sound tape reel) : analog, 7 1/2 ips.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/21248218 View

Franchetti, Michael. Deputy Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Director of Finance. 1942-. Oral history interview with Michael Franchetti, 1993. Transcript. / by Donald B. Suey, California State University Sacramento for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Title: Oral history interview with Michael Franchetti, 1993. Transcript. / by Donald B. Suey, California State University Sacramento for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Mr. Franchetti discusses Evelle Younger's term as attorney general, comparing it to that of George Deukmejian. He focuses on Mr. Deukmejian's campaign for governor in 1982 and the budget crisis he inherited. As director of finance, Mr. Franchetti implemented Governor Deukmejian's policies through numerous budget cuts in 1983. The interview covers the years 1969 to 1984.

ArchivalResource: 460 p. of typescript.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/214973415 View

Quinn, T. Anthony. Staff member, Office of Assembly Speaker; Chief Consultant for Elections and Reapportionment, Assembly Republican Caucus; and Fair Political Practices Commissioner. 1941-. Oral history interview with T. Anthony Quinn, 1991. Transcript. / ByDonald B. Seney, California State University, Sacramento for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Title: Oral history interview with T. Anthony Quinn, 1991. Transcript. / ByDonald B. Seney, California State University, Sacramento for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

T. Anthony Quinn discusses reapportionment in California in 1961, the 1970 redistricting plan and drawing of the court plan in 1973, and reapportionment in 1980. He explains reapportionment issues from the point of view of the Republican party and focuses on the role of the California Supreme Court. He also discusses politics in the Assembly and the role of the Fair Political Practices Commission. The interview covers the years 1969-1991.

ArchivalResource: 546 p. of typescript.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122514450 View

Henson, Burt M., 1926-. Oral history interview with Burt M. Henson : oral history transcript / By Enid Hart Douglass, Oral History Program, Claremont Graduate School, for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1988.

Title: Oral history interview with Burt M. Henson : oral history transcript / By Enid Hart Douglass, Oral History Program, Claremont Graduate School, for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1988.

Judge Henson discusses Democratic party politics in Ventura County and his two election campaigns for the Assembly. He talks about the speakership of Jesse M. Unruh and the activities of lobbyists. Judge Henson carried a number of bills dealing with problems with contractors. He also discusses other legislation he carried and various facets of CDC activity.

ArchivalResource: iv, 88 p. ; 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/214961686 View

Dolwig, Richard J. 1908-. Oral history interview with Richard J. Dolwig, 1987. Transcript. / by Carole Hicke, University of California, Berkeley for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Title: Oral history interview with Richard J. Dolwig, 1987. Transcript. / by Carole Hicke, University of California, Berkeley for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

This interview covers partisanship in the state legislature; leadership in the assembly and the senate; reapportionment; legislation pertaining to water, pharmaceuticals, railroad crossings, freeways, Long Beach tidelands; power politics; Eurovest Trial; Hugh Burns, Edmund G. Brown, Sr.;Randolph Collier; Jesse Unruh, other government officials.

ArchivalResource: 89 p. of typescript.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122288398 View

Smith, Steven E., 1937-. Oral history interview with Steven Earl Smith : oral history transcript / By Philip Gianos, California State University, Fullerton for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1990.

Title: Oral history interview with Steven Earl Smith : oral history transcript / By Philip Gianos, California State University, Fullerton for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1990.

Smith discusses his educational background, activities in the California State Legislature, reapportionment of the 1960's, his consulting and political firm, campaigns for Los Angeles City Council and his defeat in his bid for the state senate. He discusses at length his relationship with Congressman Phillip Burton, and Jesse Unruh's interest and supervision in reapportionment plans.

ArchivalResource: 111 p. ; 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/215198698 View

Miller, Russell R., 1937-. Russell R. Miller papers, 1970-2008.

Title: Russell R. Miller papers, 1970-2008.

Papers regarding his 1970 political campaign for United States Congress, including correspondence, with letters from Edmund G. Brown, Alan Cranston, Roger Kent, Leo McCarthy, George Moscone, Edmund S. Muskie, Elmer E. Robinson, William M. Roth, Sargent Shriver, Benjamin H. Swig and Jesse Unruh; campaign biographies; statement and position papers; material on campaign strategy and office organization; campaign literature and memorabilia; press releases; radio and TV spots; campaign schedule; research material gathered by his staff on various issues including Vietnam; background material on his opponent, William S. Mailliard; clippings; public opinion studies; etc. Some post-election papers, 1970-1972 also included. Correspondence, election campaign materials, convention itineraries, and newspaper clippings for Democratic Party candidates, events, and issues. Campaign materials and correspondence with elected officials and those running for office include Jerry Brown 1992 presidential campaign, Nancy Pelosi congressional race, Kathleen Brown for Governor (Calif.), Bill Richardson for President, and Jackie Spiers for Congress. Includes an account of Miller's role at the 1992 Democratic National Convention negotiating with Bill Clinton and his representatives on behalf of Jerry Brown. Also includes a signed thank you note from Bill Moyers, numerous donation acknowledgement letters and invitations to fundraising events, and a photocopy of Governor Pete Wilson Committee Campaign Overview (Aug. 4, 1994).

ArchivalResource: 2 cartons, 1 package, 1 box (3.4 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86118293 View

Brainin, David, 1920-. Oral history interview with David Brainin, 1988. Transcript. / by Gabrielle Morris, Regional Oral History Office, University of California, Berkeley for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Title: Oral history interview with David Brainin, 1988. Transcript. / by Gabrielle Morris, Regional Oral History Office, University of California, Berkeley for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

David Brainin's oral history discusses his work as a revenue estimator for the California Department of Finance, 1950-1985; including budgets and tax programs of Governors Edmund G. Brown, Sr., Edmund G. Brown, Jr., Ronald Reagan, and George Deukmejian; federal tax reform, income tax withholding, revenue sharing, property tax reform and related issues; references to key finance department staff and legislative leaders of the period.

ArchivalResource: 93 p. of typescript.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122369137 View

Mitford, Jessica, 1917-1996. Papers, 1949-1973 (bulk 1961-1973).

Title: Papers, 1949-1973 (bulk 1961-1973).

Collection comprises correspondence, research materials (printed materials, interviews, legal documents, newsletters, notes, etc.), manuscripts and galley proofs, advertising and publicity, reviews and reader responses--materials generated during the research, writing and publication of these three works. The research files contain a wealth of data on the three disparate topics: American death rituals and funeral industry; the conspiracy trial of Dr. Benjamin Spock, civil disobedience and Vietnam-era jurisprudence; and the American prison system, criminal justice and corrections. Only a small amount of personal materials (which fall within the context of Mitford's activities as author of said books) form a part of this collection. Records of the East Bay Memorial Association (1954-1962), of which Mitford's husband Robert Treuhaft was an officer, are also included in Series I.

ArchivalResource: 70 boxes (27 linear feet), accompanied by artifacts, galleys, scrapbooks and other oversize material.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122452906 View

Rees, Thomas M., 1925-. Oral history interview with Thomas M. Rees, 1987. Transcript. [electronic resource] / by Carlos Vasquez, University of California, Los Angeles for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Title: Oral history interview with Thomas M. Rees, 1987. Transcript. [electronic resource] / by Carlos Vasquez, University of California, Los Angeles for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Rees discusses his family background, education, World War II service, conversion from the Republican to Democratic parties in the early-1950s, agricultural implement business in Mexico, participation in national Democratic Party conventions from 1956 to 1968, activities as a member of the California State Assembly, California State Senate, and the United States House of Representatives, and comments on a wide range of individuals and issues involved in California and national politics from the 1950s to 1987.

ArchivalResource: 388 p. of typescript.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/755181116 View

Brown, Willie L. First among equals : California legislative leadership, 1964-1992 / Willie Lewis Brown ; with an introduction by John De Luca ; interviews conducted by Gabrielle Morris in 1991 and 1992.

Title: First among equals : California legislative leadership, 1964-1992 / Willie Lewis Brown ; with an introduction by John De Luca ; interviews conducted by Gabrielle Morris in 1991 and 1992.

Boyhood in Texas; education: San Francisco State University, 1951-1955, Hastings Law School, 1955-1958; early Democrati party activities; election to state assembly, 1964; legislative issues and politics, 1965-1992; Ways and Means Committee chairmanship, 1969-1974; state assembly speaker, 1980-1993, leadership concerns: government organization, revenue and taxation, African American equity; managing Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign, 1988; working with Phillip Burton, Jesse Unruh, Robert Moretti, Edmund G. Brown, Jr., and other political leaders of the era.

ArchivalResource: Transcript: 1 v. (ix, 331 p.) : ill., col. port. ; 29 cm.Phonotapes: 25 sound cassettes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233599527 View

Schott, Phillip H. Oral history interview with Phillip H. Schott : oral history transcript / By Carole Hicke, Regional Oral History Office, University of California, Berkeley, for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1990.

Title: Oral history interview with Phillip H. Schott : oral history transcript / By Carole Hicke, Regional Oral History Office, University of California, Berkeley, for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1990.

Schott discusses Jess Unruh's campaign of 1962, issues of the California assembly, work of the Rules Committee, Senate and Assembly leadership, legislative reform, and the role of the lobbyist.

ArchivalResource: 285 p. ; 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/215187260 View

Dills, Ralph C., 1910-. Oral History Interview with Ralph C. Dills, 1989. Transcript. / by Carlos Vasquez, University of California, Los Angeles for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Title: Oral History Interview with Ralph C. Dills, 1989. Transcript. / by Carlos Vasquez, University of California, Los Angeles for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Dills discusses his background, education, early political involvement in the EPIC movement and in the Democratic party, tenure as a municipal court judge particularly during the Watts rebellion in 1965, and provides considerable information on his chief legislative interests and accomplishments while serving initially as a California State assemblyman and then as a California state senator.

ArchivalResource: 455 p. of typescript.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122540192 View

Houston Flournoy papers, 1956-1974

Title: Houston Flournoy papers 1956-1974

The collection includes correspondence, administrative records, regulations and legislation, campaign finances, budget reports for the State of California, commission and agency agendas, speeches, newspaper clippings, articles, and photographs from Houston Flournoy's political career from 1956 to 1974.

ArchivalResource: 15.85 Linear feet; 38 boxes

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Oral history interview with Daniel M. Luevano, 1988. Transcript. By Carlos Vasquez

Title: Oral history interview with Daniel M. Luevano, 1988. Transcript. By Carlos Vasquez

Luevano discusses his family background, education and activities in East Los Angeles and post-secondary education, state service as a consultant to the state assembly Committee on Ways and Means and as deputy director, Department of Finance, State of California, federal service during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration, and provides many insights into California's three branches of government as a political consultant to the state legislature, as a member of the executive branch during the Edmund G. Brown, Sr., administration, and as an attorney and legal advocate for the disadvantaged.

ArchivalResource: 461 pp. of typescript.

http://link.library.ucla.edu/portal/Oral-history-interview-with-Daniel-M.-Luevano/4Le7kKeeZAo/ View