Subseries D. Newsletters/bulletins, 1923-1995 (#126.10-129.3, 120FB.2-120FB.6, 237F+B.2-237F+B.12)
Scope and Contents
Subseries D, Newsletters/bulletins, 1923-1995 (#126.10-129.3, 120FB.2-120FB.6, 237F+B.2-237F+B.12), contains member bulletins (see also Series V, Subseries A) and newsletters: The Beacon, a legislative bulletin published by League of Women Voters of Massachusetts; Legislative News Letter; Bulletin of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (later became LWV Bulletin); The Massachusetts Voter (changed in July 1985 to The Voter, then changed back to The Massachusetts Voter in November 1990); and State House Reporter. See MC 274 for most of the pre-1975 newsletters.
Dates
- Creation: 1918-2001
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1960-1990
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Unrestricted. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
96.33 linear feet ((232 file boxes) plus 1 folio box, 5 folio+ boxes, 9 photograph folders, and electronic records)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Creator
- From the Collection: League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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