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Harry Lurie's Assessment And Prescription: An Early View Of Social Workers' Roles And Responsibilities Regarding Political Action, Joe M. Schriver

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Harry Lawrence Lurie's recommendations and analyses concerning social workers' involvement in political action are reviewed. By reviewing some of Lurie's concerns and activities from the 1930's into the 1950's in this area, it is possible to gain helpful guidance and insight into contemporary concerns about social workers in the political arena. Lurie argued consistently for greater involvement by social workers in political action as individuals, as members of professional organizations, and in coalition with other groups outside of social work who were concerned with progressive social change. Lurie also articulated many of the conditions preventing effective political action by social …

Electoralism, Mobilization And Strategies For The 80s: An Assessment Of Organizing Trends In The Mid-Decade, Steve Burghardt

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Community organizers in the United States have two tasks today: a short-term defensive one of holding back the rightward assault against both the social welfare state and the working class in general; and a long-term, mobilizing task of building a constituency strong enough to transform the welfare state itself. We cannot lose sight of this latter goal, for the method and objectives we set for ourselves in the short-run will greatly determine the feasibility of our long-term goals.

This is no small matter, for the assault on the welfare state is as fundamental to the restructuring of class and social …

Flyer: “... Give ‘Em Hell Harriett!” Missouri Women’S Political Caucus (Showcase ‘85).

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A reception honoring Missouri's Lt. Governor Harriett Woods, Saturday June 29, 5:30-6:30 pm Atlanta Hilton, Walton Room.

Flyer: Join Nwpc - New York State And Gerry Ferraro June 28, 1985 - Showcase ‘85.

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National Women's Political Caucus meeting with Gerry Ferraro. Friday, June 28th at the Fayette Room--Atlanta Hilton. 7:15 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

National Women’S Political Caucus 1985 Convention Keynote Speakers

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Keynote Speakers at Showcase '85: Geraldine Ferraro, Sally Ride, Harriett Woods, Norma Paulus, Mary Berry, Bella Abzug, and Edwin R. Mellett.

Flyer: Brown Bag It With The First Lady.

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Brown bag luncheon with Rosalyn Carter at the Daniel Building, Coast Line Drive on the Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida. Brown bag included. September 21, 1984.

List: Askew For President Committee Members, Non Committee Members.

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Committee members for Reubin Askew.

Program: Win With Women Convention '83, National Women's Political Caucus, July 7-10, 1983.

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Program for National Women's Political Caucus convention in San Antonio, Texas. Box 4, Folder 12

Social Work Pac's And State Social Work Associations Purpose, History, And Action Strategies, Gary Mathews

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Social work as a profession has only recently become politically active. One consequence of this interest in the political process has been the proliferation of political action committees as creatures of the National Association of Social Workers and its state chapters. Social work PAC's are a key ingredient necessary to enable the profession to influence public policy. Perhaps because political action committees are new to NASW, or perhaps because NASW is new to politics, very little has been written about the history, purpose or strategic implications of these committees.

This paper will trace the development and operation of PAC's and …

Alternative Service Delivery Strategies: Factors In States' Decision Making, Harold W. Demone Jr., Margaret Gibelman

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article focuses on the range of choices and factors affecting state level decision making about how human services are to be delivered. In light of the dual thrusts of decentralization and privatization, the viability of public-private partnerships through contracting for services is explored. Among the significant factors affecting decisions about alternative forms of service delivery are: political and fiscal preferences; the strength of organized labor; the role and availability of the private service sector and history with purchase of service. The advantages and disadvantages attributed to a contracting model for delivering services are unlikely to be argued from an …

Invitation: A Celebration Of Announcement: Reubin O’D. Askew For President. February 26, 1983.

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A celebration at the Independent Life Tower, Veranda Room. Jacksonville, Florida. Saturday, February 26, 1983.

Envelope: 1983 Florida Democratic Party State Convention Packet Envelope, Florida Democratic Party

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1983 Florida Democratic Party State Convention packet envelope with a donkey in a suit at a podium waving and holding a Victory '84 sign. 1983. Box 10 Folder 6

Agenda: Florida Democratic Party 1983 State Convention Tentative Agenda And Costs, Florida Democratic Party

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Tentative agenda and costs for the Florida Democratic Party State Convention. Includes handwritten list of names on the back. 1983. Box 10 Folder 6

Pamphlet: Delegate Selection Rules 1983 Florida Democratic Convention, Florida Democratic Party

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Pamphlet given to Dr. Saffy regarding the delegate selection rules for the 1983 Florida Democratic Convention. Includes a preamble and sections on: allocation of delegates, qualification, method of selection/elected delegates, automatic/appointed delegates, vacancies, complaints, and timetable. 1983. Box 10 Folder 6

Flyer: Decision ’80. Florida For Kennedy Committee.

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Election information in support of Senator Kennedy. September, 29, 1979.

Florida Women’S Political Caucus Era Luncheon July 14, 1979.

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Luncheon held at the Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio from Noon-2:00 p.m.

Event Program: Opening Ceremony, National Women's Political Caucus, July 13-15, 1979.

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Opening ceremony events at the National Women's Political Caucus. Box 4, Folder 12

Program: Fourth Biennial Convention, National Women's Political Caucus, July 13-15, 1979

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Fourth Biennial Convention of the National Women's Political Caucus held in Cincinnati, Ohio. Box 4, Folder 12

Correspondence, 1979: Office Of The Mayor, Jacksonville Florida, Jake Godbold

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A letter on Office of the Mayor letterhead dated August 17, 1979, sent to Dr. Edna Saffy from Mayor Jake Godbold regarding enclosed photographs.

Form Letter: Florida Women’S Political Caucus Support For Local Candidate From Dr. Edna Saffy, Campaign Support Committee August 26, 1978., Edna Louise Saffy

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Letter with envelope.

Flyer: W76 Win With Women Florida Women’S Political Caucus. Circa 1976.

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A flyer for the Women's Political Caucus. It explains what the organization is about and how they help women in politics.

Proposed Agenda Florida Now State Conference September 13-14, 1975

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Included is a list of Florida NOW Chapters.

Flyer: Mother's Day March For Equal Rights "Say It With Powers"

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A march in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. May 11-15, 1975 in Orlando and Gainesville.

General Information Sheet: Florida Parades For The Era.

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Parade in Tallahassee, Florida. April 14, 1975.

List: Women Elected To Statewide Office

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A list of women elected to states offices.

America And Reconsruction, Thomas B. Grier

IUSTITIA

Reconstruction has variously been termed "repressive. . . uncivilized" and "a sordid time" as well as "a noble experiment." Reflected in those judgments of the era is the dispute over the effects of Reconstruction. To be more correct, one might say that there has been much conjecture in determining what, in fact, Reconstruction was. Questioned also has been the role of the black man during the period; much of what he did, or was responsible for, has, like Reconstruction itself, been subject to many and varied accounts and evaluations. The intent of this paper is to examine several volumes concerned …

Nixon / Hitler, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

Protest

Silkscreened Anti-Vietnam War Protest poster revealing Hitler behind President Richard Nixon mask.

Recycle Nixon, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

Protest

Green Ecology Flag printed on computer printout paper.

Risd Alumni Bulletin Summer 1970, Stan Haste, Risd Public Affairs, Risd Archives

Protest

Summer issue chronicles the events of RISD Student Strike in May and June, 1970. Article illustrated with photos from Providence Journal.

Stop War, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

Protest

Silkscreened Stop Sign Poster advocating Stop War.