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Political action committees -- United States -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

American Conservative Union records on founding, 1964-1976

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227646947], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

The ACU was founded for the purpose of coordinating conservative political influence in the United States. The documents in this series pertain to the organization and establishment of the ACU as a legal entity.

Dates: 1964-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 176, American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities

American Conservative Union records on progress, 1965-1980

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227646947], Folder: 5-16
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

As the political involvement of the ACU increased, its organizational structure also expanded to accomplish its goal of greater conservative political influence. This series traces the evolution and development of the ACU's organizational structure as it progressed to become one of the nation's leading conservative orgainzations.

Dates: 1965-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 176, American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities

American Conservative Union records on special projects, 1962-1980

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

The ACU sponsered "special projects" (i.e., conferences, seminars, forums, receptions, task forces, etc.) as a means to address contemorary issues and to Influence public opinion. This series documents the planning and proceedings of these projects.

Dates: 1962-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 176, American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities

American Conservative Union seminars and debates, 1974-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The ACU sponsered "special projects" (i.e., conferences, seminars, forums, receptions, task forces, etc.) as a means to address contemorary issues and to Influence public opinion. This series documents the planning and proceedings of these projects.

Dates: Other: 1974-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 176, American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities / American Conservative Union records on special projects

American Conservative Union: Speakers Bureau files, 1962-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The ACU sponsered "special projects" (i.e., conferences, seminars, forums, receptions, task forces, etc.) as a means to address contemorary issues and to Influence public opinion. This series documents the planning and proceedings of these projects.

Dates: Other: 1962-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 176, American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities / American Conservative Union records on special projects

American Conservative Union task forces files, 1977-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The ACU sponsered "special projects" (i.e., conferences, seminars, forums, receptions, task forces, etc.) as a means to address contemorary issues and to Influence public opinion. This series documents the planning and proceedings of these projects.

Dates: Other: 1977-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 176, American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities / American Conservative Union records on special projects

Part One: General Organization and Activities, 1962-1980

 Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Correspondence, notes, newsletters, memoranda, meeting minutes, charters, bylaws, resolutions, and miscellaneous items. The ACU has been active in raising funds, corresponding with conservative political leaders, supporting projects, helping candidates, providing advice, and addressing issues relating to conservative causes and political activities all over the United States.

Dates: Other: 1962-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 176, American Conservative Union records

Part Three: Staff Operations, 1957-1981

 Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 3
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Correspondence, notes, newsletters, memoranda, meeting minutes, charters, bylaws, resolutions, and miscellaneous items. The ACU has been active in raising funds, corresponding with conservative political leaders, supporting projects, helping candidates, providing advice, and addressing issues relating to conservative causes and political activities all over the United States.

Dates: Other: 1957-1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 176, American Conservative Union records

Part Two: Administration, 1964-1980

 Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Correspondence, notes, newsletters, memoranda, meeting minutes, charters, bylaws, resolutions, and miscellaneous items. The ACU has been active in raising funds, corresponding with conservative political leaders, supporting projects, helping candidates, providing advice, and addressing issues relating to conservative causes and political activities all over the United States.

Dates: Other: 1964-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 176, American Conservative Union records

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