The Stamford Historical Society: Inventoried Collection

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Inventory of the Papers of The League of Women Voters of Stamford

Content, Box 34

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1. League of Women Voters National Publications

• “Tips on Carrying out Programs,” 1956
• “Planning in the Community,” 1964
• “Tips for Bulletin Editors,” 1966
• “National Program Making,” 1969

2. Foreign Policy Publications

• “Foreign Policy Roundup,” 1963-1964
• “Current Review of Foreign Policy,” 1964-1965
• National Board Report for following dates and pages:
  • May 1963 pages 3-14
  • September 1963 pages 17-28
  • January 1964 pages 39-52
  • May 1964 pages 19-44
  • September 1964 pages 7-22
  • January 1965 pages 7-23
  • September 1965 pages 19-30
  • January 1966 pages 67-74
  • May 1966 pages 19-30
  • September 1966 pages 9-16
  • May 1967 pages 15-34
  • September 1967 pages 27-42
  • January 1968 pages 67-74
  • May 1968 pages 29-38
  • September 1968 pages 25-44
  • May 1969 pages 43-58
• Convention Workbook: 1966-1968 pages 87-106
• “28th National Convention,” April 1968 pages 1-3
• National Board Report-Committee Section, September 1969
• National Program Review-Foreign Policy, October 1969
• Unit Presentation, October 22-24 1969
• National Board Report - Committee Section, January 1970
• “ United States China Relations - Evaluation,” Undated
• “League Concern Etc.” Undated typescript

3. United States and China National Publications 1966-1968

• Facts & Issues – Mainland China Under Communist Rule. January 1968.
• Facts & Issues – Mainland China and Her Asian Neighbors. September 1968.
• China Units – Introduction: Early Missionaries, Open Door Policy, etc. 1968
• National Board Report, May 1968. Foreign Policy.
• Meeting of Foreign Policy Chairmen July 19, 1967
• Memo to Local League Presidents and Foreign Policy chairmen from Loris Masterton, Foreign Policy Director. June and April 1967
• China Units March 28, 29, 30, 1967.
• Sample Outline for Member Discussions of the Pamphlet, “The China Puzzle.”January 1967
• The League’s Approach to “Evaluation of U.S. – China Relations” (In Outline). August 2, 1966
• “China, The United Nations and United States Policy,” undated.
• “Foreign Policy Leaders Guide,” 1966-1968
• “The China Puzzle,” 1967

4. Electoral College 1968-1970

• “History of the Electoral College: 1789 to 1900”
• National Board Report, May 1968
• Congressional Quarterly, 1968
• Leader's Guide, 1968
• League of Women Voters of the United States memorandum, 1968
• National Board Report, September 1968
• National Board Report, January 1969
• League of Women Voters of the United States memo, 1969
• League of Women Voters of Connecticut state board report National Board Report May 1969
• Leader's Guide, 1969
• League of Women Voters of the United States memo, 1969
• “Facts and Issues” League of Women Voters of the United States , 1969
• League of Women Voters of the United States Consensus Form, 1969
• “Electoral College” National Board Report - Committee Section, 1969
• “Time for Action” - League of Women Voters of the US , February 1970
• “Time for Action” - League of Women Voters of the United States , April 1970
• “Statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Electoral College Reform” from the League of Women Voters of the United States , April 1970
• League of Women Voters of the United States Fiftieth Anniversary convention - May 1970
• Convention Workbook III – 1970
• Various Information Reports - Undated

5. Voters Service 1955-1970

• Voters Service Early Report Form - Elections 1970.
• Candidate’s Meeting October 15, 1970.
• Committee Section – Voters Service. National Board Report. June 1970.
• Assorted newspaper clippings – Register to Vote and Meet the Public.
• Clipping - “Panel to Quiz Candidates at Cloonan School.” October 20, 1969.
• Clipping - “Panel to Discuss Election Over WSTC Monday. October 31, 1969.
• Election 1969.
• Board of Education, Stamford , CT. Building Permit for Cloonan Junior High School Auditorium. October 22, 1969.
• Committee Section – Voter Service. National Board Report. September 1969.
• Clippings
  • “New Voter Sessions Record 635 Enrollees. September 2, 1969.
  • “Special Voter Sessions Set for Civicmobile.”
• Schedule of Vot e r Making Sessions for Wee of August 25, 1969.
• Voters’ Service 1969.
• This is Your General Assembly. 1969.
• Letter to the Editor – How to Vote. The Advocate. November 1, 1968.
• Clipping – LWV to Hold Forum Series for Candidates. October 18, 1969.
• Announcing 6 Coffees for Candidates for State Senate and Assembly.
• LWV ‘Register and Get Out the Vote’ Program press and radio kit. 1968.
• Memo from State Voters Service Director to Local League Presidents and Voters Service Chairmen re “Choosing the President” of the U.S. January 19, 1968.
• Voting is Easy by Machine. 1966.
• LWV Voters Manual. September 1967.
• Clippings
  • “Mrs. Coleman, Jakaboski Clash at PTA forum. October 18, 1967.
  • “Republican Leaders Searching for Unity After Rough Primary.”September 30, 1967.
  • “Mayor Criticizes Brennan Failure to Answer LWV” September 22, 1967.
  • “Brennan Is Hit For Refusal to Debate Issues” September 23, 1967.
• Community Affair produced and conducted by Ethel Kweskin. 1967.
• Handwritten letter from Mark Jobson, SC President to Mrs. Connolly.
• Voter Service in the fight for Civil Rights.
• 1966 Voters Service Report.
• State Scoreboard Questionnaire. November 2, 1966.
• Your Vote Makes a Difference.
• Clippings
  • “LWV Installs Special Phone to Help Voters.” October 21, 1966.
  • “Democratic Voting Is In Old Districts”
  • “School Board Candidates Give Views on Role of Federal Funds” October 22, 1968.
• Confidential Memo on ABC Election Night Reporting. October 3, 1966.
• Letter from Florence D. Finne to Mrs. Jerome Connolly, First Vice-President, LWV of Stamford re you are to be congratulated on the fine contribution you made to the enlightenment of the electorate through your SCOREBOARD operation. October 6, 1966.
• Letter from Stephen Vitka to Mrs. Jerome Connolly re thank you for your interest in my desire to serve in our State Legislature. October 4, 1966.
• Statement to Council on voters Service – Part II by Ann Viner. June 8, 1966.
• 1965 Voters Service Request.
• Candidates Meeting Introduction. October 19, 1965.
• Clippings
  • “The Informed Voter” June 7, 1965.
  • “Mayor, Quigley Cite Records in Office in Forum Exchange” October 20, 1965.
  • “LWV to Show Operation of Voting Machine.” October 19, 1965.
  • “Candidate Forum in Dolan School at 8 Tonight” October 19, 1965.
• Letter from Bruce Watson, Manager, Employment and Public Relations, American Cyanimid Co. to Mrs. E. Kennedy Langstaff re happy to hear that LWV will provide voters’ service for us in connection with our Laboratories’ Civic Affairs Program. October 11, 1965.
• Voters Service – October 7, 1965.
• Clippings
  • “Four Groups Slate Candidates’ Meeting” October 5, 1965.
  • “LWV Reports Meeting Set for Candidates.”
  • “Absentee Ballot Urged by LWV Where Required.” October 1, 1965.
  • “LWV Members on Leave of Absence” October 1, 1965.
  • “Register Soon, LWV Urges City.” October 1, 1965.
  • “Friday The Day to Add Names to Party Lists.” 1965.
  • “The Informed Voter.” August 12, 1964.
• Voters Service Notes. 1964.
• Clippings
  • “Town Clerks Note Nov. 2 Deadline on Absentee Vote.”
  • “ Four School Board Candidates Cite Views and Qualifications.”
• Candidates Meeting – Abner Sibal and Donald Irwin. October 26, 1964.
• Clipping – Joint Meeting Scheduled Monday to Hear Candidates.” October 22, 1964.
• PTA Council – Background Information on the Candidates. 1964.
• Clippings
  • “Commuters Urged to Register at Special Session.” September 8, 1964.
  • “PTA Council Sponsors Forum for Candidates.” The Advocate. October 17, 1964.
  • “LWV Campaigns to Register Women Voters.” September 1964.
  • “League Urges Party Enrollment by Independents.” The Advocate. June 9, 1964.
  • “League’s New Voters Manual Now Available.” The Advocate. June 2, 1964.
• Letter from Mrs. Alexander P. Guyol, Public Relations, LWV of the US to Mrs. E. Kennedy Langstaff re picture of President Truman and Langstaff’s mother. March 17, 1964.
• Letter from Mrs. E. Kennedy Langstaff to Mrs. Alexander P. Guyol re we have received a tentative request as to the availability of League members to serve as poll reporters at election time. March 1, 1964.
• Letter from Mrs. E. Kennedy Langstaff, President, LWV of Stamford to National LWV re the Stamford league has received an inquiry as to availability of members to serve as poll reporters. February 26, 1964.
• Clippings
  • “League Answers Questions on Split Tickets and Use of Voting Machine.” The Stamford Shopper. October 31, 1963.
  • “LWV Answers Voting Queries.” The Stamford Advocate. October 29, 1963.
  • “League Explains to Voter the Way to Split Ticket.” The Advocate. October 30 th.
  • “Education Board Candidates Swap Forum Criticisms.” The Advocate. October 23, 1963.
• Notes and comments from Oct. 1963 candidates meeting.
• Candidates Meeting. October 1963.
• Clippings
  • “Forum Arranged for 6 Candidates to School Board.” The Advocate. October 21, 1963.
  • “ Reminder Issued on Applications for Absentee Ballots.” The Advocate. October 19, 1963.
  • “Major Candidates Favor Projects; State Tax Views.” The Advocate. October 16, 1963.
  • “District Coffee Hours Attract 125 Voters.” The Advocate. October 15, 1963.
  • “Mayoralty, Board Foes Differ Only Slightly in Quiz.” The Advocate. October 14, 1963.
  • “6 School Board Candidates Give Views on Segregation,’ New Buildings and Programs.” The Advocate. October 14, 1963.
  • “Candid ates Seeking School Board Seats to Feature Forum.” The Advocate. October 14, 1963.
• Candidates Coffee Hours. October 13, 1963.
• Clippings
  • “Joint Meeting Scheduled for Major Candidates.” And “Saturday Final Day Prior to Election for Voter Making.” The Advocate. October 10, 1963.
  • “Big Candidates Meeting Next Tuesday, October 15.” The Stamford Shopper. October 10, 1963.
  • “League Plans ‘Coffee Hours’ for Candidates.” The Advocate. October 9, 1963.
  • “League Makes Plans for Candidates Week October 12 thru 19.” The Stamford Shopper. September 26, 1963.
  • “Candidates Week to be Sponsored by LWV Committee.” The Advocate. September 24, 1963.
• Public Relations – Stamford , CT. 1963.
• Clipping – “Future of Redevelopment Ma Depend on Primaries, President of League Says.” The Advocate. September 21, 1963.
• Letter from Mrs. E. Kennedy Langstaff, President, LWV of Stamford to Mrs. Harry Wilkov re I fully agree that voters must be taught how to split their tickets. September 15, 1964.
• Clipping – “League Operates Information des for Voter-Making.” The Advocate. August 14, 1963.
• Letter from Mrs. Arthur W. Viner, President, LWV of Stamford to the Advocate Editor re congratulations on excellent coverage of election information. November 20, 1962.
• Voters Service Unit Presentation. 1962.
• Clippings
  • “School Board Major Topic in Candidates’ Talks.”
  • “Newly Made Voters Aided by LWV Group.” The Advocate. 1962.
  • “League Answers Major Questions on Voting Rules.” The Advocate. October 25, 1962.
  • “College Official Named Moderator for Candidate Forum.” The Advocate. October 15, 1962.
• Candidate’s Meeting. November 1, 1962.
• Clipping – “Plans Completed for Thursday Night Candidates’ Meeting.” October 31, 1962.
• Public Service Announcement on how to get to know the candidates. 1962.
• LWV Stamford – Draft of Correction article for Advocate on Scoreboard. October 1962.
• Clipping – “Replies to LWV Questions Gives Candidates’ Views.” The Advocate. Octobe r 26, 1962.
• Letter from Mrs. Arthur W. Viner to Mrs. Kweskin re here are some ideas for the “Community Affair” program. October 23, 1962.
• Letter from Mrs. Arthur W. Viner, President, LWV of Stamford to Mr. Julian Schwartz, Station WSTC re apology for misunderstanding. September 22, 1962.
• Letter from Mrs. Arthur W. Viner to Mrs. Kweskin re the League will be delighted to participate in any way in your “Community Affair” program. September 14, 1962.
• LWV of CT – Participants in League-sponsored radio candidates meetings. September 4, 1962.
• Letter from Mrs. Arthur Viner to Mrs. Sydney Kweskin re the league will be delighted to give you any help we can on any radio programs you may present about the fall elections;. August 10, 1962.
• Letter from Mrs. A rthur W. Viner to Mrs. Julian Schwartz, General Manager, WSTC, re thank you for your kind words about the league’s new edition of “They Represent Us.” July 12, 1962.
• Voters Service Units April 3, 4 and 5. Primaries.
• Draft for 1961 Candidates Meeting.
• Presentation to Units Voters Service October 17, 18, 19. 1961.
• Letter from Mrs. Arthur W. Viner, President, LWV of Stamford to Stamford Advocate re thank you for excellent coverage of election news. November 8, 1960.
• Letter from Mrs. Arthur W. Viner, President, LWV of Stamford to Mrs. Sydney Kweskin re nice speaking to you about the election on WSTC last week. November 9, 1960.
• Letter from Julian Schwartz, General Manager, WSTC, to Mrs. Arthur Viner re thank you for your participation in our “Great Debate” Monday night. October 19, 1960.
• LWV Press Release.
• Letter from Julian Schwartz, General Manager, WSTC, to Mrs. Arthur Viner re this will confirm the scheduling of the broadcast of “Candidates Night.”October 13, 1960.
• Letter to Mrs. Kenneth Littauer re I telephone you several weeks ago about inviting candidates Irwin and Sibal to the Stamford Candidates meeting. October 7, 1960.
• Letter from Mrs. Arthur W. Viner, Acting President, LWV of Stamford to Mrs. Kenneth Littauer re several questions have come up in Voters Service in Stamford and I wonder if you can help us. July 28, 1960.
• News release to WSTC, The Advocate and Shopper for Monday, July 19, 1960.
• Vote “Yes” or “No” But be Sure you Vote on the Referenda. 1959.
• Letter from Mrs. Jesse Orlansky, Pres. To Mr. E. C. McCullough, Editor re Mrs. Molof and myself enjoyed meeting with you last week and appreciated the fact that you were going to give some thought to the idea of an “election edition” of the Advocate. July 20, 1959.
• Some Local Issues in the Coming Election. October 1955.

6. General Assembly of Connecticut 1967-1972

• Clipping – LWV: Override Veto of Bill for Legislature. July 18, 1969.
• State Board Report – Fall, 1972. General Assembly.
• LWV of CT. From Mrs. Stuart L. Joslin, Public Relations. To City Editor re League position on General Assembly raises.
• This is Your General Assembly. 1972.
• Fall Board Report, 1971. General Assembly.
• LWV of CT To: Committee on Rules, Re: HB5200, Concerning the Compensation of the Members of the General Assembly. April 7, 1971.
• Facilities for State Legislators – added to Statement # 47-71.
• LWV of CT To: Committee on Rules, Re: HB6594, Fiscal Notes on Legislative Bills. March 31, 1971.
• LWV of CT To: Committee on Reapportionment, Re: Reapportionment and Redistricting of the Connecticut General Assembly. February 5, 1971.
• LWV of CT To: Committee on Rules, Re: HB-5117, an Act Concerning the Distribution of Legislative Publications to the Town Clerks. February 10, 1971.
• LWV of CT – Annual Sessions Kit. Fact Sheet. July 1970.
• LWV of CT – Annual Sessions Kit. Position Paper. July 1970.
• Annual Sessions Kit. Text of Letter to the Editor, The Hartford Courant. September 1970.
• Vote “Yes” Question 4 Annual Legislative Sessions.
• LWV of CT – An Effective G. A. and Fair Rep. June 1970.
• LWV of CT – State Board Report. The General Assembly. Spring, 1970.
• LWV of CT – State Board Report. The General Assembly. Winter 1970.
• LWV of CT – State Board Report. General Assembly. Fall 1969.
• LWV of CT. From Mrs. Stuart L. Joslin To City Editor. July 16, 1969.
• LWV of CT. To The Honorable John Dempsey, Governor of the State of CT. July 15, 1969.
• Clipping – Letters to the Editor – Lauds Coverage. June 27, 1969.
• LWV of CT. 32 nd State Convention 1969 – Workbook. Report on State Current Agenda Item.
• Letter from Naomi Freedman, Legislative Chairman to The Honorable William Hickey, State Senator re LWV strongly supports Joint Resolution 160. April 22, 1969.
• Time for Action. Senate Consideration of Joint Resolution 160 Calling for Annual Sessions of the General Assembly.
• Letter from Naomi K. Freedman to Mrs. Albert Sims, LWV of CT re Time for Action – Annual Sessions. April 16, 1969.
• LWV of CT To: Appropriations Committee on Appropriations for the Legislature. February 26, 1969.
• LWV of CT. Statement for the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. Public Hearing on Annual Session. January 29, 1969.
• Letter from Mrs. Hugh J. Smith, Chairman, State Study Item, to Mrs. Hilda S. Clarke re thank you on behalf of the league for visiting with us on October 8 th. October 18, 1968.
• Letter from Mrs. Hugh J. Smith, Chairman, State Study Item, to Mr. Elmer W. Lowden re thank you on behalf of the league for visiting with us on October 8 th. October 18, 1968.
• Letter from Mrs. Jerome Connolly, President, LWV of Stamford to Editor, Stamford Advocate re the LWV of Stamford wishes to commend you for instituting a regular column on the legislature. January 19, 1969.
• LWV of CT. Comment by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut on the Study and Report of the Eagleton Institute of Politics of Rutgers University entitled Strengthening The Connecticut Legislature.
• Strengthening The Connecticut Legislature. An Eagleton Study and Report b David Ogle. Summary of Recommendations. Center for State Legislative Research and Service. Eagleton Institute of Politics. Rutgers – The State University. December 1968.
• Clipping – Voters League Urges Assembly Meet Annually. November 11, 1968.
• LWV of CT To: Local League Presidents, State CA Chairmen, Public Relations Chairmen. From: State Board. Re: Commentary on Consensus on State Current Agenda: An Effective General Assembly.
• LWV of CT. Statement of Position. November 8, 1968.
• Letter from Mrs. Stuart l. Joslin to City Editor re Mrs. Sidney E. Sweet, Jr., President of the LWV of CT, made public today the recommendations of the State League f o r ch a nges in the structure and procedures of the CT General Assembly to improve that body’s effectiveness. November 8, 1968.
• LWV of CT. State Item Consensus Questions. October 25, 1968.
• LWV of CT. Statement of Position. Outlook for Work
• To: Local league Presidents, State CA Chairmen, Bulletin Editors, Public Relations Chairmen From: State Board Re: The League Speaks with a Single Voice. October 17, 1968.
• An Effective General Assembly – Fact Sheet.
• LWV of CT – Budget Formulation and Adoption. July 1968.
• LWV of CT – State Board Report – Local Leagues Look at the Legislature. April 1968.
• LWV of CT – Summary of Answers – Questionnaire for Legislators. February 22, 1968.
• LWV of CT – State Board Report – January 1968.
• CT Voter – The CT General Assembly – A Profile. January-February 1968.
• LWV of CT – Political and Historical Setting. November 1967.
• LWV of CT – Present Role of the Legislature. November 1967.
• LWV of CT – Future Challenges. November 1967.
• LWV of CT – Present Arrangements, Rules and Procedures – Facilities. November 1967.
• LWV of CT - Present Arrangements, Rules and Procedures – Sessions: Number, Scope and Length. November 1967.
• LWV of CT - Present Arrangements, Rules and Procedures – The Legislators. November 1967.
• LWV of CT - Present Arrangements, Rules and Procedures – Procedures. November 1967.
• LWV of CT - Present Arrangements, Rules and Procedures – Legislators – Staff and Services. November 1967.
• LWV of CT – To: Local League Presidents and State CA Committee Chairmen, From: State Committee on An Effective General Assembly Ruth Sims, Chairman. November 30, 1967.
• LWV of CT – Discussion Questions for Membership Consideration. November 30, 1967.
• LWV of CT - Present Arrangements, Rules and Procedures – Resolutions. November 1967.
• LWV of CT - Present Arrangements, Rules and Procedures – Communications – Internal and External. November 1967.
• LWV of CT – Decision Making – Role of Political Parties and Executive Branch. November 1967.
• LWV of CT – Decision Making – Interest Representation. November 1967.
• LWV of CT To: Local League Presidents and Chairmen State Current Agenda From: State CA Committee Re: Questionnaire for Legislators. September 22, 1967.
• LWV of CT – State Board Report, September 1967.
• LWV of CT – State Current Agenda – Leader’s Guide. September – October 1967.
• Bumper Stickers – “Vote Yes for Annual Sessions.”

7. Reapportionment of State Legislature 1964-1966

• Apportionment Facts – Answers give to some frequently asked questions raised by Supreme Court’s apportionment rulings. December 1964
• Emergency Current Agenda Proposals, March 1965
• League of Women Voters Memorandum – Apportionment of state legislatures. June 1965
• The National Voter supplement. Representation for all Citizens. July 1965
• National Board Report – Current Agenda Outlook – Apportionment. September 1965
• National Board Report – Current Agenda Outlook – Apportionment of State Legislatures. January 1966
• League of Women Voters memorandum re Consensus on Apportionment of State legislatures. January 1966
• Statement of Position on Apportionment of State Legislatures. League of Women Voters of the United States, January 1966
• Letter: E. Kennedy Langstaff to Senator Dodd re I am writing to you on behalf of the more than 300 members of the Stamford LWV to urge your support of the present rule that both houses of state legislatures be apportioned substantially on population. February 1966
• Let The People Be Informed. League of Women Voters of the United States March 1966
• Report on National Program 1964 - 1966. Apportionment of State Legislatures - 1964-1966. League of Women Voters of the United States. Prepared for 27th National Convention, May 1966

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