Nancy Swadesh papers, 1960-1966 (inclusive), 1960-1961 (bulk).

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Nancy Swadesh papers, 1960-1966 (inclusive), 1960-1961 (bulk).

Correspondence and papers relating primarily to her 1961 campaign for president of the California Democratic Council. Also included are some C.D.C. financial records and organization charts.

1 box (.2 linear ft.).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6771935

UC Berkeley Libraries

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California Democratic Council

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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...

Democratic Party (Calif.). State Central Committee

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Swadesh, Nancy.

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Swadish was the vice-chair of California Democratic State Central Committee. From the description of Nancy Swadesh papers, 1960-1966 (inclusive), 1960-1961 (bulk). (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 122576144 ...