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The Patricia Albers papers (1953-1991) contain articles, essays, and symposium documents regarding water issues in the Intermountain West, especially about the Central Utah Water Project. Patricia Albers is an author and former director of the American West Center at the University of Utah.

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The American Association of University Women records (1940-2014) includes state board meetings, branch reports, correspondence, legislative programs, annual reports, news letters, bulletins, directories and financial reports. Utah State Division file and Branch files, 1945-2002 include by-laws, community programs, fellowships, legislation, minutes, scrapbooks, reports and treasurers' reports.

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The Patrice M. Arent papers (1997-2006) contain legislative records and supporting documentation included proposed, sponsored, and enrolled legislation. Arent was a member of the Utah Senate, 2003-2006, and a member of the Utah House of Representatives, 1997-2000.

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This collection contains materials relating to Chavez-Houck's time served in the Utah House of Representatives, the majority of which pertains to legislation and the research relating various bills. Also included are research and reports, conferences and conventions, and general materials.

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The Merrill Cook papers (1987-2002) consist of materials pertaining to Cook's campaign and election, as well as materials related to his time served in the United States House of Representatives. Included within the collection are reports and briefs, projects and appropriations, legal and adminstrative materials.

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The Ruth Draper Crockatt papers (1899-2004) consists of biographical materials, correspondence, news clippings, employment records, congressional funding requests and appropriations, reports, and projects she produced for the Utah Arts Council (UAC) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

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The Nina Dougherty papers (1949-2010) consist of correspondence, research, and organization documents relating to the Utah projects Dougherty was heavily involved in during her lifetime. Dougherty was a prominent environmental activist.

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The Sonia Johnson papers (1958-1983) contain materials dealing with her excommunication from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her campaign in support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the group "Mormons for ERA" between the years 1978 and 1982.

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The William "Bill" Gustave Larson papers (1890-1995) consist of correspondence, certificates, awards, news clippings and other materials. The collection also contains materials regarding Charles G. Larson and writings by others. Larson was a member of the Utah House of Representatives and was instrumental in the organization of the Metro Salt Lake Committee on Aging.

Abstract Mike M. Masaoka served as National Secretary (1941-1943) and Washington lobbyist (1945-1953) for the Japanese American Citizens' League. He was a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II and served as president of the Japan-America Society. He was active in issues of immigration reform and compensation for victims of wartime internment. The collection includes scrapbooks, yearbooks, correspondence, court and congressional documents, articles, oral history transcripts,...

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The Zella Skidmore McEntire papers (1923-1996) reflect her activities in church, in school, with her family, and her interest in politics. Zella (1912-2000) was a teacher in both the primary and secondary school systems. She married Eldon McEntire in 1935, and besides raising their children and teaching, was very involved with many clubs, groups, and organizations.

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The David Nelson papers (1983-2012) contain documents, memorabilia and news clippings spanning his tenure as an activist for the rights of Utah's LGBT community. Nelson was an activist and spokesperson for the rights of the gay and lesbian communities. He also founded the Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats (GLUD), an organization that lobbied for the rights of, and promoted participation within, the gay community in local and national politics.

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The Robert Pruitt report collection consists of parts I and II entitled, “Report of the Assistant United States Attoney General into the Charges of Ralph S. Kelley Respecting the Administration of Oil Shale Lands.”

Abstract The Ross L. Romero papers (1998-2016) include correspondence, convention and conferences materials, legislative materials, as well as presentations, projects, and reports. A large part of the materials relate to Romero's involvement in the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. Romero served in the Utah House of Representatives from 2004-2006 and the Utah State Senate from 2006-2012. He also served as the Utah...

Abstract The Karen Shepherd papers document this Congresswoman's term as the representative for Utah's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives, her campaigns, and her tenure as U. S. Executive Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The bulk of the collection centers around congressional reform, an important issue for members of the freshman class of the 103rd Congress, many of whom campaigned on reform platforms. The collection contains...

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The Helen Bowring Ure papers (1930-1989) contain correspondence, awards, clippings, scrapbooks, and papers relating to national bodies of the P.T.A., Board of Education, Y.W.C.A., and the Women's Legislative Council of Utah, as well as the Ure and Bowring families. Includes correspondence and memorabilia of her husband, James W. Ure III.

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The Utah Paiute Reservation collection (1979-1983) consist of several government reports regarding the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Reservation plan proposals.

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The Women's State Legislative Council of Utah records (1926-2018) include minute books, rosters, reports, resolutions, membership information, histories, scrapbooks, news clippings, and correspondence, among other materials, concerning this Utah women's organization.