League of Women Voters ( LWV)
Introduction
History:
Founded in 1920 - part of the national league. It grew out of National
American Women's Sufferage Association. It was a voluntary association,
which was nonpartisan.
Mission:
Provides impartial studies related to the electoral process and the functions
of government in order to encourage active citizen participation in their
government.
Description:
Correspondence, administrative files, minutes, biographies, research reports,
directories, publications, and reference materials.
Subjects: Research reports geared to informing public: include education, highways, legislation, local transit, government, welfare, zoning, urban renewal, and race relations.