Whitman County Democratic Committee Records, 1948-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Whitman County Democratic Committee
Title
Whitman County Democratic Committee Records
Dates
1948-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 containers., (1 linear feet of shelf space.)
Collection Number
Cage 603
Summary
Minutes, platforms, voter lists, and subject files of the county organization of the Democratic Party in Whitman County, Washington.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research use.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Whitman County Democratic Central Committee is responsible for the political organization and activity of the Democratic Party in Whitman County. The main duties of the committee are fundraising and canvassing, along with representing the county at state conventions.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Records of the Whitman County Democratic Committee consist of minutes, platforms, vote lists, and subject files. The records span the years 1948-1980, but appear to be incomplete. For example, the years 1948-1954, 1972-1976, and 1977 on are covered by little material. However, the years 1954-1972, and 1976 are well represented.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 603, Whitman County Democratic Committee Records. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The materials within the folders have been left in original order, which generally follows chronological order. The folders have been rearranged somewhat to follow a loose chronological order.

Acquisition Information

Records of the Whitman County Democratic Committee were acquired by the Washington State University Libraries in 1983 (accession number MS83-01).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Whitman County registered voter lists by precinct numberReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
1964 or 1966 – 1
1964-1966
1 2
1964 or 1966 – 2
1964-1966
1 3
includes list of persons eligible for jury duty - 1
1965
1 4
includes list of persons eligible for jury duty - 2
1965
1 5
second copy, includes changes - 1
1965
1 6
second copy, includes changes - 2
1965
1 7
Pullman voters - 1
1965
1 8
Pullman voters - 2
1965

Whitman County Democratic Central Committee meeting minutes - includes constitutions and platformsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 9
Includes minutes from 1948-1952
1954-1959
1 10
1960-1962
1 11
1963-1965
1 12
1966-1972

Subject filesReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 13
Dollars for Democrats
1964 and earlier
1 14
Dollars for Democrats
1965
1 15
Democratic precinct organization
1 16
Whitman County Democratic Party caucus platforms
1976
1 17
Whitman County convention committees
1976
1 18
General mailing lists
1976
1 19
Democratic county committee notebook
1 20
Memos
1975-1976
1 21
Young Democrats
1 22
Treasurer correspondence
1 23
Washington State Democratic convention guide
1980

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Political parties--Washington (State)--Whitman County--History
  • Political parties--Washington (State)--Whitman County--Platforms
  • Voting registers--Washington (State)--Whitman County--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Democratic Party (Wash.)--Whitman County--History
  • Democratic Party (Whitman County, Wash.)--Archives
  • Whitman County Democratic Committee--Archives (creator)

Geographical Names

  • Whitman County (Wash.)--Politics and government