Legislative materials
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
Mike M. Masaoka papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0656
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, and...
Dates:
1931-1991
Zella Skidmore McEntire papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1883
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1923-1996
David Nelson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2713
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1983-2012
Robert Pruitt report collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2962
Abstract
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.”
Dates:
1930
Ross L. Romero papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2711
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 Senate...
Dates:
1998-2016
Karen Shepherd papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1426
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...
Dates:
1940-2012
Helen Bowring Ure papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1116
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1930-1989
Utah Paiute Reservation collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3077
Abstract
The Utah Paiute Reservation collection (1979-1983) consist of several government reports regarding the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Reservation plan proposals.
Dates:
1979-1983
Women's State Legislative Council of Utah records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0228
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1926-2013