Coalition for the Cruise Missile Referendum records, ca. 1989-1990.

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Coalition for the Cruise Missile Referendum records, ca. 1989-1990.

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This collection includes records accumulated during the campaign. There are newspaper clippings, letters, mailings, meeting records, lists of contributors, and financial information. Most of the information is arranged by type and date, with the exception of the financial papers. The newspapers, for example, are arranged by newspaper and state, and date within the individual paper. There are letters to and from Mr. O'Brien, including some about the Freedom of Information Act and the disbanding of a PAC. Meeting records include agendas and information about speakers. There are supporting testimonies from several individuals and groups, showing the wide base of support which this campaign gained.

.75 linear ft.

Maine Historical Society Library

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