Carbondale League of Women Voters records, 1925-1980.

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Carbondale League of Women Voters records, 1925-1980.

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The collection consists of the records of the Carbondale League of Women Voters from 1925-1980. The papers include publications, correspondence, committee reports, administrative files and printed materials. The records reflect the League's work related to local, state and national governmental issues. The Carbondale League researched issues such as the Illinois Constitutional Convention and the Cedar Lake Watershed project.

9.00 boxes.

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6956637

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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