Portland Town Council Records 1974-1982

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Portland Town Council Records 1974-1982

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Records of the Portland Town Council, a gay/lesbian organization headquartered in Portland Oregon, that included political, social, and community development components. Most of the materials date from the 1970s and early 1980s and were collected by John E. Baker. Included is correspondence, minutes of meetings, and subject files on issues relating to lesbian and gay political action.

6 cubic feet; 13 document cases

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6376108

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