Arizona Common Cause records, 1970-1993.

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Arizona Common Cause records, 1970-1993.

Contains correspondence, memoranda, minutes, agendae, speeches, reports, press releases, rosters and printed matter which date from 1970 to 1993. These materials record the governmental reform campaigns of a citizens' lobby. Divided into seven series: Common Cause Administrative records; Issue files; State agency evaluations; individual biographical files; Newsletters and news releases; Miscellaneous materials; and Audiotape.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7354705

Arizona State University Libraries

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