Ardis Kearns Collection. [1956-1987].

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Ardis Kearns Collection. [1956-1987].

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The Ardis Kearns Collection centers on the issues and projects Kearns encountered during her tenure with the Las Vegas and Nevada chapters of the League of Women Voters and focuses heavily on the 1960s and 1970s. Documents and materials in the collection reflect Kearns' interest in political movements, various facets of criminal justice, juvenile delinquency, environmental issues and community beautification and land use, among others.

12 boxes (approx. 5 linear ft.).

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7279368

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

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Kearns, Ardis.

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Ardis Kearns was active in the League of Women Voters beginning in 1964. May 25th of that year the organization held its first meeting, and Kearns was instrumental in its beginning. However, in 1968 she briefly resigned from the board to actively campaign for Hubert Humphrey. (It is against League policy for its board members to actively campaign for one party or one political entity.) Kearns continued her League membership even as she resigned from its leadership. In 1975 she was elected as the...

League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley.

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League of Women Voters of Nevada

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The LWV in Nevada was organized in Reno in 1919, then was inactive until the 1940s. Branches in Carson City, Ely, Elko, Reno, Lovelock, Las Vegas, and other areas were reestablished in the 1950s and 1960s. The League is non-partisan and does not endorse candidates, focusing instead on issues. The League's practice is to study, discuss, and arrive at a substantial consensus before speaking out. Additionally, a special effort is made at election time to bring information to the public regarding ca...