Series IV. POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1990 (#21.11-24.6m, Mem.1-Mem.3)
Scope and Contents
Series IV, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1990 (#21.11-24.6m, Mem.1-Mem.3), contains brochures, bumper stickers, flyers, pamphlets, press releases, speeches, and other material related to Evelyn F. Murphy's campaigns for Lieutenant Governor and Governor of Massachusetts. Of particular interest is the comprehensive planning proposal for Murphy's first run for Lieutenant Governor which includes the proposed budget and calendar for the campaign. Also included are Murphy's reflections after losing the primary in 1982, and the press release explaining her decision not to run for the United States Senate in 1984. The series is arranged in chronological order.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-2015
- Creation: 1940-2015
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
16.8 linear feet ((23 + 1/2 boxes, 3 folio boxes, 3 folio + boxes) plus 20 photograph folders, 1 folio+ photograph folder, 41 videotapes, 3 objects)16.8 linear feet ((23 + 1/2 boxes, 3 folio boxes, 3 folio + boxes) plus 20 photograph folders, 1 folio+ photograph folder, 41 videotapes, 3 objects)
Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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