Records 1927-1965.

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Records 1927-1965.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31995928

Records include scrapbooks, newsclippings, press releases, attendance records and other miscellaneous items documenting the organization's work to eliminate obscene literature from the Pittsburgh area.

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 7332503

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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National Better Magazines Council (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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The Pittsburgh branch of the Better Magazines Council was founded in 1927 and took active measures to curtail the circulation and sale of what they considered obscene magazines. The group was particularly active and successful in the 1950s, when they were supported by local elected officials. From the description of Records 1927-1965. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 31995928 ...

Citizens for Decent Literature (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Malone, James F., 1904-1976.

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O'Brien, Henry V., 1904-1990.

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Lawrence, David Leo, 1889-1966

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David Leo Lawrence was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on June 18, 1889, and was educated at the University of Pittsburgh. Lawrence's career in politics saw him serve as Secretary to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Governor George Earle from 1934-1939. In 1945 Lawrence was elected Mayor of Pittsburgh, a position he held for 14 years until 1959 when he was elected Governor of Pennsylvania. After serving one term as Governor, Lawrence stepped down in 1963 to become a special assistant to President...