Robert Alexander Papers 1970-1983

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Robert Alexander Papers 1970-1983

Ann Arbor, Michigan political activist and campaign worker on behalf of Human Rights Party and Democratic Party candidates. Files and photographs (ca. 1970-1980) relating to the Fred Harris presidential campaign in 1976, the Ed Pierce campaigns for Michigan state office in 1976, 1978, 1980 and 1982, and the Zolton Ferency campaign for governor of Michigan in 1978.

2.5 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6389128

Bentley Historical Library

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Harris, Fred R., 1930-....

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U.S. Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973); b. Fred Roy Harris in Walters, Okla.; graduate of University of Oklahoma;lawyer and resident of Lawton, Okla.; served in state senate and as governor (1962); active in the U.S. Democratic Party; currently lives in New Mexico where is professor of political science at University of New Mexico. From the description of Papers, 1945-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70971117 U.S. Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973); b. Fred Roy Harris in ...

Alexander, Robert, 1945-

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Ann Arbor, Michigan political activist and campaign worker on behalf of Human Rights Party and Democratic Party candidates. From the description of Robert Alexander papers, 1970-1983. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34423623 Robert Alexander was born in 1945 and grew up in Berkeley, a suburb of Detroit. He studied Asian American history at the University of Michigan, earning his B.A. in 1966. Following his graduation, Alexander joined the Peace Cor...

Democratic Party (Mich.)

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The Democratic Party of Michigan is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Democratic National Committee, and its State Chairman is a member of the Association of State Democratic chairs. The group is dedicated to supporting Democratic candidates for public office in the state of Michigan, promoting the party in Michigan, and fielding the concerns of Michigan citizens as part of their effort to affect legislative change. Although the Democratic Party State Central...

Pierce, Edward W.

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Mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan. From the description of Edward Pierce papers, 1985-1987. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420093 Dr. Edward Pierce was actively involved in both medicine and politics in Michigan. He was well-known for his conception of and work at the Summit Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a center offering medical services for low-income individuals. His political career included a seat on the Ann Arbor City Council, a term as Michigan St...

Human Rights Party (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

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During the winter of 1970, a series of open conventions were held in Ann Arbor resulting in the formation of Radical Independent Party (RIP) by local activists. In April 1971, RIP ran a write-in campaign with Doug Cornell and Jerry DeGrieck, as candidates for Mayor and Second Ward Councilman. In June, RIP member, Bob Hefner, ran in the non-partisan School Board election, gathering 11% of the city-wide vote. Needing stronger recognition, RIP decided to affiliate with the Human Rights...

Ferency, Zolton A., 1922-1993

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