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The Urban-Rural Divide In Canadian Federal Elections, 1896–2019 (Preprint), Dave Armstrong, Jack Lucas, Zack Taylor

Western Urban and Local Governance Working Papers

Using a new measure of urbanity for every federal electoral district in Canada from 1896 to the present, this article describes the long-term development of the urban-rural in Canadian federal electoral politics. We focus on three questions: (1) when the urban-rural divide has existed in Canada, identifying three main periods – the 1920s, the 1960s, and 1993–present – in which the urban-rural cleavage has been especially important in federal elections (2) where the urban-rural divide has existed, finding that in the postwar period the urban-rural cleavage is a pan-Canadian phenomenon; and (3) how well urbanity predicts district-level election outcomes. We …

Jack S. Hill Papers, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Finding Aids

This collection consists of various political papers of Georgia State Senator Jack S. Hill from 1989 to 2020, and personal, military, and family documents from before his time in office from 1965 to 2019. The collection consists of various personal documents, legislative records, constituent correspondence, press and media activity, audio visual materials, and artifacts from Senator Hill’s life.

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Dorothy Moser Medlin Papers - Accession 1049, Dorothy Moser Medlin

Manuscript Collection

(The Dorothy Moser Medlin Papers are currently in processing.)

This collection contains most of the records of Dorothy Medlin’s work and correspondence and also includes reference materials, notes, microfilm, photographic negatives related both to her professional and personal life. Additions include a FLES Handbook, co-authored by Dorothy Medlin and a decorative mirror belonging to Dorothy Medlin.

Major series in this collection include: some original 18th century writings and ephemera and primary source material of André Morellet, extensive collection of secondary material on André Morellet's writings and translations, Winthrop related files, literary manuscripts and notes by Dorothy Medlin (1966-2011), copies …

Katja, Ketevahi 'Katje', Tsos

TSOS Interview Gallery

Ketevahi “Katja” is from Georgia. She’s in her late 40’s. She grew up on a farm in the country and became the financial support for her family after her mother died and her father became “emaciated.” When Putin came to power, diplomatic ties deteriorated between Georgia and Russia, which eventually led to war. She fled her country using forged documents and first worked in Turkey but has now lived in Naples for nine years and regularly sends money home to her brother, who cares for their father.

Katja expresses her feelings about war, government, liberty, and what it means to …

The Olympics In East Asia: Nationalism, Regionalism, And Globalism On The Center Stage Of World Sports, William W. Kelly, Susan Brownell

CEAS Occasional Publication Series

Yale CEAS Occasional Publication Series - Volume 3

Connecticut Government And Politics: An Introduction, Gary L. Rose

Sacred Heart University Press Books

Connecticut Government and Politics: An Introduction is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the author’s book, Connecticut Government at the Millennium (Sacred Heart University Press, 2001). Like the first edition, it is intended to introduce students and general readers to the historical development and current operation of Connecticut’s political system. Individual chapters explore constitutional history in “The Constitution State,” the transformation of Connecticut politics, the various mechanisms through which citizens can participate in political affairs, the structure and powers of the three branches of government, and the pivotal role of the mass media, newspapers in particular, in protecting the …

Culver Kidd Papers, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Finding Aids

This collection consists of the legislative and family papers of Culver Kidd from 1939-1992. Materials include legislative committee files particularly those of the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations; files relating to State agencies, state employees-merit system, legislative issues, constituency affairs, general legislative work, Georgia affairs, people, and campaign files.

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National Organization For Women (Now) South Carolina Records - Accession 142, National Organization For Women, South Carolina

Manuscript Collection

The National Organization for Women (NOW) South Carolina Records consist of correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, agenda notes, financial records, newsletters, pamphlets and brochures, flyers, handbooks, newspaper clippings, and a tape recording relating to the organization's work to improve the status and life of South Carolina Women and their efforts toward the state ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) , the 1984 Mondale-Ferraro campaign, and other issues concerning the women of South Carolina. Also contains information on the National and Southeast Region NOW organizations.

Dan White To George Agnost, 22 November 1978, Dan White

Mayor Moscone

Letter claiming that he, Dan White, did not really resign

George Moscone To Dan White, 20 November 1978, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

A letter by Moscone to Dan White after White resigns from Board of Supervisors

Dan White To George Moscone, 10 November 1978, Dan White

Mayor Moscone

Dan White's resignation letter

San Francisco Magazine Article, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Article written by Moscone highlighting his accomplishments as mayor

Moscone's Proposition 13 Article, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone writes about his views on Proposition 13 in an article for Brief/case Magazine.

Yerba Buena Center Statement [Moscone Center], George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's Remarks on the Yerba Buena Center (YBC) Project

Mayor's Statement Against The Briggs Initiative Petition, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's statement affirming his opposition to the Briggs Initiative

Gay Rights: Sf, Yes; Sj, No, Bay Area Reporter

Mayor Moscone

Article about Moscone signing the Human Rights Ordinance, pictured with Harvey Milk

Mayor's Newsletter, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Newsletter discussing policy and the mayor's decisions

Bay Area Rapid Transit (Bart) Advertisment, [Circa 1978], Bay Area Rapid Transit

Mayor Moscone

Clippings about BART Advertisment

Juanita Willmon Goggins Papers - Accession 155, Juanita Willmon Goggins

Manuscript Collection

The Juanita Willmon Goggins Papers include correspondence, speeches, biographical data, reports, studies, newspaper clippings, photographs and other papers documenting the political career of Goggins who was the first African-American woman elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives. Subjects include home rule for York County, African-Americans in politics, sickle cell anemia, appropriations, taxes, and public education in York County.

George Moscone In Office, [Circa 1977], Unknown

Mayor Moscone

Moscone Pictured at his desk

Moscone And Milk, [Circa 1977], Associated Press

Mayor Moscone

George Moscone and Harvey Milk

Moscone With The Public, [Circa 1977], Unknown

Mayor Moscone

Picture of George Moscone talking to the public

Walter Mondale To George Moscone, 15 November 1976, Walter Mondale

Mayor Moscone

Letter thanking Moscone for his support

Jimmy Carter To George Moscone, 11 November 1976, Jimmy Carter

Mayor Moscone

Letter thanking Moscone for his support

George Moscone To Board Of Supervisors, 19 October 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's letter to Board of Supervisors appointing Jim Jones to Housing Authority.

One Market Plaza, Southern Pacific Land Company

Mayor Moscone

Moscone giving a speech at the opening of One Market Plaza

Jim Jones To George Moscone, 16 August 1976, Jim Jones

Mayor Moscone

Letter asking Moscone to give Amos a good recommendation

George Moscone To Richard Mcdougal, 3 August 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's letter in support of Cesar Chavez

George Moscone To Norman Taylor, 21 July 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

A letter by George Moscone expressing his support for Affirmative Action programs

Senior Citizen Gold Card, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

A letter by George Moscone expressing his support for a senior citizen discount card in San Francisco