Civic Disarmament Committee for Handgun Control (Chicago, Ill.)

The Civic Disarmament Committee for Handgun Control was founded in 1971 by Hyde Park activist and writer Laura Fermi. The group sought was to reduce handgun violence through promotion of government legislation, public education campaigns, and enforcement of existing handgun laws. This collection includes the group's correspondence; administrative records; position statements and publicity material; and research on crime, handgun legislation and public attitudes towards handguns.

From the description of Civic Disarmament Committee for Handgun Control Records, 1968-1978 (inclusive) (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 607060871