League of Women Voters of Prince George's County records

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League of Women Voters of Prince George's County records

1921-1997 (majority 1952-1988)

http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1253

This League, founded in 1921, was the first local League of Women Voters in the state of Maryland. The administrative records of the League include annual reports, minutes, and photographs. In its early years the League was concerned with such issues as charter government, balanced local development, improvement of health services, and the establishment of juvenile correctional facilities. Over time its focus shifted to concern with busing; urban planning and zoning; transportation; housing; public health; public safety; voter services; and environmental quality.

36.50 linear feet and 46 photographs

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University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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League of Women Voters of Prince George's County

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The League of Women Voters of Prince George's County, Maryland, was founded in 1921, just one year after the national organization. It was the first local league in the state, but little is known of its early years. The names of the first presidents are unknown; the first recorded executive was Mrs. B. F. Wade, who served as acting chair of the board of directors in 1925. The organization died by attrition during the Depression, forcing a small core of interested women, including U...