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University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Young Democratic Caucus of Wisconsin Records, 1978-1984

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 567

Content Description

The Young Democratic Caucus of Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire was founded as a student organization in 1978. 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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1978-1984

Creator

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.

Biographical/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.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Officers’ records and subject files from the student political organization UW-Eau Claire Young Democratic Caucus of Wisconsin, 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.”

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.

Accession Number

06-120

Reference Code

AS567

Processing Note

Processed by Colleen McFarland in May 2006.

Status
Published
Author
Guinevere Fischer
Date
October 31, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739