Oregon Commonwealth Federation

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The Oregon Commonwealth Federation was a progressive political group that campaigned to support New Deal policies and politicians in Oregon during 1936-1942. Monroe Sweetland was elected executive secretary/director of the group at its first convention in 1937 and served until 1942.

From the description of Oregon Commonwealth Federation records, ca. 1936-1942. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 496031868

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referencedIn Oregon Commonwealth Federation records, 1936-1942 University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
creatorOf Oregon Commonwealth Federation. Oregon Commonwealth Federation records, ca. 1936-1942. University of Oregon Libraries
referencedIn J. B. Matthews Papers, 1862-1986 and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Honeyman, Nan Wood. person
associatedWith Matthews, J. B. (Joseph Brown), 1894-1966 person
associatedWith Sweetland, Monroe. person
associatedWith United States. Bonneville Power Administration. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Oregon
Northwest, Pacific
Subject
Political campaigns
Electric utilities
Labor unions
New Deal, 1933-1939
Pressure groups
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Active 1936

Active 1942

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