California Democratic Council (CDC) Records, 1947-1988

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California Democratic Council (CDC) Records, 1947-1988

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The collection contains records from the California Democratic Council (CDC), a statewide organization linking independent Democratic Clubs with the Democratic Party structure. The CDC organized conventions, ran issues conferences, endorsed candidates, and participated in other activities. Materials range from 1947 to 1988 but the bulk of the materials are from the 1960s and 1970s.

9 boxes, 3 half-boxes, 24 legal boxes, and 3 legal half-boxes; 12 linear feet

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Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6649528

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The California Democratic Council (CDC), a federation of local volunteer clubs, was established in 1953; under the direction of founding president Alan Cranston, the CDC was able to balance its electoral and legislative goals; CDC endorsements and campaign support led to the first full statewide slate of Democrats in 40 years (1954) and also figured prominently in the election of Edmund G. "Pat" Brown as CA governor in 1958; as the CDC's focus became increasingly ideological, tensions led to a s...