Overview of the collection
Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
P.O. Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
(715) 836-2739
https://library.uwec.edu/archives/
Reference Code: USGZE AS567
Accession Number: 06-120
Collection Number: Archives Series 567
Creators: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Young Democratic Caucus of Wisconsin
Title: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire: Young Democratic Caucus of Wisconsin Records
Dates: 1978–1984
Quantity: 0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box)
Location of Collection: B11/3a
Languages: Collection materials are in English.
Summary: Officers’ records and subject files from a student political organization.
Historical Note
The Young Democratic Caucus of Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire was founded as a student organization in 1978. According to the organization’s first constitution, it was founded “to create an active interest and awareness in the government so as to help and assist it in its function; to foster new ideas to benefit the people of the nation; to make public interest and awareness in the government grow; and … provide justice and promote the ideas that have always been the basis of the Democratic Party.” The organization was also known as the Young Democrats and maintained ties to the Democratic Parties of Wisconsin and Eau Claire County.
Content Description
The collection consists of the Young Democrats’ President’s papers (1983–4), the Vice Chairperson’s papers (1980–1984), the Treasurer’s papers (1982–1983), subject files, and miscellaneous records.The collection consists of the Young Democrats’ President’s papers (1983–4), the Vice Chairperson’s papers (1980–1984), the Treasurer’s papers (1982–1983), subject files, and miscellaneous records.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information:
Transferred to the University Archives by Allen Patek on behalf of the Young Democratic Caucus of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire in August 1984.
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public.
Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
Processing Note: Processed by Colleen McFarland in May 2006.
Arrangement: By series.
OCLC #: 69666717
Subjects
Corporate Names:
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Young Democratic Caucus of Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire — Students
- Democratic Party (Eau Claire County, Wis.) — History
- Democratic Party (Wis.) — History
Subject Terms:
- College students — Wisconsin–Eau Claire — Political activity
- Student activities — Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Detailed List of Contents
Container | Contents | Dates |
Box/Folder 1/1 | State Organization | 1981–1983 |
1/2 | District and County Democratic Party — newsletters, 1984 Convention materials | 1983–1984 |
1/3 | Other Democratic Organizations | ca. 1983–1984 |
1/4 | State Newsletters: The Advocate; The Young Democrat | 1980; 1983 |
1/5 | Constitutions | 1978–1982 |
1/6 | Local Organization: UW-EC Young Democrats | 1983 |
1/7 | Gaylord Nelson Senatorial Campaign | 1980 |
1/8 | Congressman David Obey | 1982 |
1/9 | Earl-Flynn Committee (Tony Earl for Governor) | 1982 |
1/10 | Paul Offner for Congress | 1982 |
1/11 | John Medinger Emphasis Weekend | 1984 |
1/12 | Students for Alan Cranston | 1983 |
1/13 | 1984 Presidential Candidates | 1984 |
1/14 | Area Legislators | 1983–1984 |
1/15 | Hottest Lips on Campus Contest | 1982–1983 |
1/16 | Correspondence incoming | 1983 |
1/17 | Correspondence outgoing | 1983 |
1/18 | Membership and Interest Lists | 1981–1984 |
1/19 | 1982–1983 State Convention — Young Democrats | 1982–1983 |
1/20 | 1984 State Convention (held in La Crosse, WI)— Young Democrats | 1983–1984 |
1/21 | Young Democrat-College Republican Model Legislature | 1983–1984 |
1/22 | Young Democrats Mailer | ca. 1980 |
1/23 | Caucus Materials | 1984 |
1/24 | April 7th Coalition for an Uncommitted Caucus | 1984 |
1/25 | “Bankrupt the State” Board Game | 1981 |
1/26 | Central American Support Group, Doug La Follette | 1983–1984 |
1/27 | Northern Thunder | 1983 |
1/28 | Labor Unions, AFL-CIO — Brochures, Fliers, Labor News Review Newsletter | ca. 1982–1983 |