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Citizens for Children records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1817

Scope and Contents

The Citizens for Children records include articles of incorporation and bylaws, minutes, conference proceedings, lists of officers, membership records, and financial records.

Dates

  • Creation: 1973-1987

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Administrative history

Citizens for Children was formed in 1973 to "serve as an advocate for children in all aspects of their needs." The organization monitored legislation for children and agencies addressing children's needs, and sponsored conferences on issues pertaining to children. Citizens for Children was disbanded in 1987.

Extent

2 Cubic Feet (2 record cartons)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records of an Oregon organization that operated from 1973-1987 and advocated for children and child welfare. Materials include articles of incorporation and bylaws, minutes, conference proceedings, lists of officers, membership records, and financial records.

Other Finding Aids

Finding aid published in the National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States, microfiche 3.35.88 #5.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifts of Citizens for Children, care of Amalia J. Sherer, April 1987 (Lib. Acc. 18194) and care of Esther Lewis, August 1987 (Lib. Acc. 18342).

Title
Guide to the Citizens for Children records
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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