Preliminary Guide to the Washington State Democratic Party Records

Preliminary Guide to the Washington State Democratic Party Records, circa 1940s-2012

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Democratic Party (Wash.)
Title: Preliminary Guide to the Washington State Democratic Party Records
Dates: circa 1940s-2012 (inclusive)
19402012
Quantity: 99 Boxes
Collection Number: MSSM.057 (collection)
Summary: This collection consists of records of the Washington State Democratic Party and its Central and Executive Committees, received in multiple installments beginning in 1993.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of records of the Washington State Democratic Party and its Central and Executive Committees, received in multiple installments beginning in 1993.

MS.1993.07: Washington State Democratic Committee records, circa 1975-1992.

MS.1994.08: Washington State Democratic Party records, 1956-1990 (bulk 1985-1990).

MS.1995.23: Washington State Democratic Central Committee records, circa 1970s-1994.

MS.1996.06: Washington State Democratic Committee records, circa 1940-1994. Most materials are from the files of Karen Marchioro and Jeff Smith.

MS.1998.01: Washington Democratic Party miscellaneous publications, 1996.

MS.1998.35: Washington State Democratic Party records, 1955-1996.

MS.1999.03: Washington State Democratic Party Executive Committee records, 1993-1998.

MS.2006.13: Washington State Democratic Central Committee records, 1981-2004 (bulk 1995-2004).

MS.2012.15: Washington State Democratic Committee records, 1948-2008. This accession includes materials from the files of the Washington State Democratic Party office (memorabilia from national conventions and inaugurations, news clippings, subject files--Karen Marchioro, a small amount of correspondence); papers related to precincts, legislative districts, and clubs; telephone logs of Jeff Smith (Exec. Director of the state organization); photographs; and a small collection of political bumper stickers.

MS.2014.27: Washington State Democratic Party records, 1979-2012. Records of the Washington State Democratic Party (Committee), mainly files related to Karen Marchioro. Includes correspondence, memorabilia, photographs, convention documents, lists of staff and officials of various Democratic groups, Marchioro Democratic History Project dissolution documents, and miscellaneous items.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Preliminary Guide to the Washington State Democratic Party Records, circa 1940s-2012 (MSSM.057)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. Arrangement reflects a pre-existing order from the records’ creators or previous custodians.

Location of Collection

(MASC STAFF USE) MS.1993.07: 2-9-8-5, MS.1994.08: 2-10-21-3 and map case, MS.1995.23: 2-15-1-6, MS.1996.06: 2-8-7-1, MS.1998.01: 2-2-5-5, MS.1998.35: 2-15-19-6, MS.1999.03: 2-2-7-2, MS.2006.13: 2-11-28-2, MS.2012.15: 1-38-25-6, MS.2014.27: 1-38-17-3.

Acquisition Information

These materials were donated to the Washington State University Libraries in multiple installments between 1993 and 2014. They were received from several sources, including the Washington State Democratic Committee, the Washington State Democratic Party Headquarters, Jeff Smith, and Dianne Walsh (MS.1993.07, MS.1994.08, MS.1995.23, MS.1996.06, MS.1998.01, MS.1998.35, MS.1999.03, MS.2006.13, MS.2012.15, MS.2014.27).

Related Materials

Washington State Democratic Committee Records, 1932-1988 (Cage 574)

Washington State Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs Scrapbooks (MS.2008.25)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

MS.1993.07: Washington State Democratic Committee Records [preliminary inventory], circa 1975-1992Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Phone Bank Report Form
1	Phone pledges
1	Campaign Accounts, Bills, Pledges
1	Phone Bank Scripts
1	Phone Bank Proposals
1	Adams Phone Bank
1	Phone Pledge Reports
1	Races, 1983
1	Label Bills Sent, 1986
1	Forty-Fifth Position
1	Mail forms, state and local, 1984
1	Printing Bills, 1986
1	Mike Lowry Senate Mailing slips, 1983
1	Mailing Program, 1982, 1984-1985
1	State Legislative Candidates, 1984
1	Mail Receipts, before 1985
1	Mailings, 1985
1	Races, 1983
1	Democratic National Platform, 1980
1	Previous Democratic national platforms
1	Terry Sanford, 1985
1	Association of State Democratic Chairs, 1984
1	Democratic National Charter, 1991
1	State Democratic Chairs Association, 1984
1	Newspaper Samples, 1985
1	Materials used in second quarter edition of Strategies
1	Finished Articles for Strategies
1	Stories for Second Quarter Strategies
1	Thirty-Fifth Legislative District
1	Federal Mailings, Absentee
1	Thirty-Sixth Legislative District
1	Thirty-Eighth Legislative District
2	Forty-First Legislative District
2	Forty-Third Legislative District
2	Forty-Fourth Legislative District
2	Forty-Fifth Legislative District
2	Forty-Sixth Legislative District
2	Forty-Seventh Legislative District
2	Forty-Eighth Legislative District
2	Forty-Ninth Legislative District
2	Mail, 1984
2	Can't Pay Waiver, 1984
2	Precinct Caucus Delegate Selection, 1984
2	Affirmative Action Implementation, 1984
2	Affirmative Action Plans, 1984
2	Affirmative Action Notes, 1984
2	Affirmative Action Media List, undated
2	Affirmative Action Plans, Presidential Candidates, 1984
2	Platform Meetings, Sign-ins, Minutes, 1984
2	Minority Listing, Hispanic Thurston County Chinook Council, 1984
2	Convention Bids and Arrangements, 1984
2	Proposed Platform, 1984
2	Challenges, 1984
2	Legislative District Packet Forms, 1984
2	Platforms, other states, 1984
2	Affirmative Action Committee Appointments and correspondence, 1984
2	Caucus Packet, 1984
2	Convention Calls, 1984
2	Delegate Selection Rules, 1984
2	State Convention, 1984
2	Report of the State Chair, 1984
2	County Convention Forms, 1984
2	State Convention Minutes, 1984
2	Legislative District Caucuses, 1984
2	Convention Rules Committee, 1984
2	Platform Resolutions and amendments, 1984
2	Amendments and Resolutions, 1984
2	Low Income Requests and Aid, Convention 1984
2	Caucus Minutes, 1984
2	Convention Credentials, 1984
2	State Convention, 1984
2	Precinct Caucus Press, 1984
2	Convention Reports, Programs
2	Convention Special Reports
2	Congressional District Caucuses
2	Elections Committee of the Washington delegation to Convention, 1984
2	National Delegates List, 1984
2	Convention Badges, 1984
2	Democratic National Convention, 1984
3	Democratic Agenda for the 1980s
3	Young Democrats, 1981-1985
3	Precinct Caucus Lists, 1984
3	Precinct Caucus Handbooks
3	Precinct Caucus Lists, 1985
3	Harris Survey, 1983
3	Public Events, 1984
3	Radio Surveys, 1982
3	Rules, By-Laws Committee
3	County Chairs, 1989
3	Caucus and Convention Cycle Process, undated
3	Press Clippings, 1984 and 1990
4	Contributions to Dollars for Democrats, 1984
4	News Releases, 1981
4	Lists and Labels, Democrats of Washington State, 1980
4	Strategies, 1984
4	Democratic National Committee Minority Newsletters, 1984
4	Affirmative Action, Randolph Carter Event, 1984
4	Affirmative Action Letters, 1984
4	County Committee Files, to 1988
4	County Committee Files, 1989
4	County Committee Files, 1990
4	Legislative District Files, 1989
4	Democratic Party Invitations
5	unspecified
not specified	Legislative District Delegates, 1984
5	Platforms, 1984
5	Senate Race, Dan Evans Record, 1983
5	Eighth Congressional District, 1986
5	Eighteenth Congressional District, 1986
5	Seventh and Twelvth Legislative Districts, 1986
5	Douglas County, 1986
5	Mailing forms, 1984
5	Press Releases, 1984
5	News Releases, 1985
5	Press Releases, 1986
5	Speaking Engagements, 1980s
5	State of the State Address, Governor Booth Gardner, 1986
5	Twentieth District, Stu Halsan Replacement, 1988
5	Fortieth District, House Vacancy, 1987
5	Twenty-Fourth Districtg, Replacement of Dick Fisch, 1987
5	Minor Candidate for President, 1982
5	School Superintendent, undated
5	Commissioner of Public Lands, 1992
5	Insurance Commissioner, 1992
5	Attorney General, undated
5	State Auditor, 1991
5	Lieutenant Governor, 1992
5	Governor, 1992
5	Congressional District Candidates for Congress, 1992
5	Presidential Race, 1992
6	Senate Campaign, 1983
6	Ruth Ridder, 1983
6	Nineteenth Congressional District, undated
6	Jeanne Snell, 1985
6	County and Local Races, 1986
6	Henry M. Jackson, in memory of, 1983
6	Terry Sanford, candidate for National Chair, undated
6	Mayor Royer, to 1985
6	Paul Barden, King County Council, 1985
6	Randy Revxelle, 1985
6	Seattle Races, 1985
6	State Races, 1985
6	Audrey Gruger for County Council, 1985
6	Jeanne Snell, 1985
6	Ninth District Races, 1985
6	Tim Simmons, 1985
6	Donnetta Walser, 1985
6	Bill Moore Ads, 1985
6	Snohomish County District One, 1983
6	Snohomish County District Two, 1983
6	Snohomish County District Three, 1983
6	Snohomish County District Four, 1983
6	Snohomish County Five, 1983
6	Snohomish County Officials, 1983
6	Mary Ann Craft-Norton, King County, 1983
6	Dick Nelson, King County, 1983
6	City Council, King County, 1983
6	County, Court Issues, 1984
6	Metcalf v. Seattle Times Suit, 1981
6	Miscellaneous Legal Issues, 1981-1984
6	California Suit, 1984
6	Timber Tax Legal Issue, 1984
6	Jesse Jackson Legal Issue, 1984
6	Motivational Communications, Inc. v. Washington State Democratic Committee, 1981
6	Von Reichenauer Recall, 1981
6	Andy Nisbet Legal Case, 1982
6	Special Senate Primary, Legal, 1982
7	State Democratic Committee Meeting, Fourth Quarter, 1985
7	Precinct Committee Meetings, 1991-1992
7	Correspondence, 1981-1986
7	Fourth Legislative District, 1988
7	Fifth Legislative District, 1988
7	Sixth through Twenty-second Legislative Districts, 1988
7	Twenty-Third through Thirtieth Legislative Districts, 1988
7	Thirty-First through Forty-Ninth Legislative Districts, 1988
7	Presidential Steering Committee, 1984
7	Senate, 1988
8	Precinct Caucuses, 1988
8	Kansas City Caucus Attendees, 1980
8	Washington Delegates, 1984
8	Congressional Races, 1982
8	State Democratic Central Committee Meetings, 1984
8	Forty-Sixth Legislative District, 1984
8	State Democratic Committee Meeting, 1985
8	Executive Committee Meeting, 1985
8	Third Quarter Central Committee Meeting, 1985
9	Mail Forms, 1986-1989
9	Raffle Applications, 1982
9	Receipts and Expenditures, 1990
9	Mario Cuomo, 1991
9	Bill Clinton, 1991
9	Twenty-Sixth Legislative District, Barbara Granlund Vacancy, 1985
9	Correspondence, 1992
9	Paul Tsongas, 1992
9	Bob Kerry, 1992
9	Doug Wilder, 1992
9	Tom Harkin, 1992
9	Rules Committee, State Convention, 1988
9	Campaign Groundwork: Strategy, Planning and Management, by the Democratic Training Institute, 1984
9	Joe King for Governor, 1991
9	Elected Officials, 1990
9	Democratic Strategies, 1991
9	Judge Races, 1992
9	Larry Agran for President, 1992
9	Jerry Brown for President, 1992
9	Local Candidates, 1992
10	Washington Strategies, 1982-1989
10	Election Statistics, 1952-1972
10	Election Results, 1982-1983, 1984
10	Precinct Election Returns, 1970s
10	Challenge to the Seating of Joe Murphy and Charlotte Coker on the Democratic National Committee, 1981
10	Letters Regarding the Charter of the Democratic Party of Washington, 1981
10	"Democratic Party Reform In Washington State The Continuing Struggle," by Darrell D. Beers, 1981
10	Correspondence with Charles A. Goldmark, 1979
10	Democratic National Charter Hearings, 1981
10	Democratic National Committee Hearings and Briefs, 1981
10	Charter of the Democratic Party of Washington, Committee Members, 1981
11	Democratic State Charter, 1977 and 1978
11	Supreme Court Decision on Washington State Democratic Charter, 1979
11	Washington State Democratic Charter, Legal Aspects, 1979
11	Washington State Democratic Charter, 1980
11	Washington State Democratic Charter, State Committee Meetings, 1981
11	Washington State Democratic Charter, 1975-1977
11	Convention Raffles, 1982
11	Convention Correspondence, 1982
11	Convention (State), 1982
11	Convention Caucus, Affirmative Action, 1982
11	National Party Conference, 1982
11	Rules Committee, 1982
11	Convention Calls, 1982
11	Platform Committee, 1982
11	Credentials Committee, 1982
12	Platform, Raw Information, 1982
12	Convention Arrangements, 1982
12	National Convention, New York, 1980
12	Washington State Democratic Convention Tally Record, 1980
12	Washington State Delegates to the Democratic National Convention, 1980
12	Precinct Caucuses, 1982
12	Caucus Samples, 1982
12	National Party Conference, Rules for the Selection of Participants, 1982
12	Democratic State Convention, Proposed Rules for the Selection of Delegates and Alternates, 1982
12	State Convention Votes and Minutes, 1980
12	King County, 1979
12	Fundraisers, 1979
12	Affirmative Action, 1980
12	Democratic National Convention, Committees and Platforms, 1980
12	State Convention, 1980
12	Convention Caucuses, 1980
12	County Convention Delegates and Alternates, 1979
12	State Democratic Platform, 1979
12	National Convention Votes, 1976-1980
12	National Convention Pictures, 1980
12	Precinct Caucus Delegate Selection, 1980
12	National Platform, 1976
12	State Democratic Convention, 1974
12	National Democratic Convention, 1972
12	King County Democratic Reorganization, 1980
13	District Democratic Committee Meetings, 1988
13	Democratic National, Atlanta, 1988
13	Cookbook Information and Orders, 1985
13	Mark A. Goldman v. George Bush, 1989
13	District Democratic Committee business, 1987-1988
13	Mike Todd, King County, 1989
13	First through Twenty-Seventh Precinct business, 1984
13	Twenty-seventh through Forty-Ninth Precinct Business, 1984
14	Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus Summary, 1982
14	Washington State Senate and House Reports, 1981
14	Senate Democrats' Report, session of 1984
14	Democratic Caucus Summary, 1987, 1989
14	Senate and House Records, 1983-1984
14	State Democratic Convention, Spokane, 1986
14	Affirmative Action Plan, 1985
14	State Democratic Convention Fee Waiver Form, 1986
14	State Democratic Committee Caucus Questionnaire, 1986
14	State Convention Agriculture Conference, 1986
14	State Democratic Rules Committee, 1986
14	State Democratic Convention Chair's Report and Program, 1986
14	Workshop, 1986
14	State Democratic Committee Credentials and Chair's Meeting, 1986
14	State Democratic Convention Delegates and Alternates, 1986
14	State Democratic Convention Absentees, 1986
14	State Democratic Convention Calls, 1986
14	Platform Comparisons, 1986
14	Preliminary Returns, 1986
14	Proposed Amendments and Resolutions, Delegate Selection, 1986
14	Platform Committee and Meetings, 1986
14	Platform, Rules and Credentials, Meetings, 1986
14	Convention: How and What to do; letters to special guests, 1986
14	Caucus, Letters to Chairs, 1986
14	Platform Committee, 1986
14	County Convention Caucuses, 1986
14	Convention Rules Committee, Mailings, 1986
15	Precinct Caucus Questionnaire, 1986
15	Precinct Allocations, 1986
15	Precinct Caucus Locations, 1986
15	County Caucus and Convention Locations and Dates, 1986
15	Caucus Packets and Materials, 1986
15	Affirmative Action, 1986
15	State Central Committee Caucus Rules, 1986
15	Voter's Pamphlet, 1980
15	State Committee Reorganization, 1986
15	State Democratic Committee Proposed Agenda, 1981
15	Certification of Election, 1981
15	State Committee Reorganization, 1981
15	Democratic Committee Meeting, Richland, 1981
15	Sample Ballot, 1988
15	Precinct Caucus Mailings, 1988
15	National Convention Delegate Selection Rules, 1988
15	National Convention Letters of Intent, 1988
15	Report of the Delegate, Platform and Rules Committees; Delegates and Alternates, 1988
15	State Democratic Platform, Amendments, 1988
15	Credentials Committee, 1988
15	Election Committee Meetings, 1988
15	Certification of Democratic National Committee Members, 1988
15	State Democratic Convention, 1988
15	State Democratic Platform, 1988
15	unspecified
not specified	State Convention Rules Committee, 1988
15	County Conventions, 1988
15	State Convention Mailings, 1990
15	State Delegation to the National Convention, 1988
15	Voters' Pamphlet, 1980
15	unspecified
not specified	State Platform, Democratic National Committee, 1988
15	State Democratic Platform Resolutions, 1988
16	Legislative District Delegates, 1988?
16	State Committee Members by Legislative District, 1988
16	National Delegates and Alternates; Affirmative Action Analysis, 1980, 1984, 1988
16	Delegate Selection, 1984
16	State Senate Materials, 1984-1987
16	Platform Committee Handouts, 1988
16	State Committee Mailing Lists, 1987
16	Affirmative Action Report Forms, undated
16	Correspondence; Delegate Selection Rules, 1987-1988
16	Delegate Selection, 1987
16	Delegate Selection Rules Committee Information, 1988
16	Delegate Selection, 1988
16	State Committee Earmarked Letters, 1984
16	Congressional District Caucuses, 1988
16	Summaries of Caucus and Convention Rules, 1988
16	Delegate Selection Lists, 1988
16	Kitsap County Delegate Selections, 1988
16	Affirmative Action Meetings, 1987
16	Washington State Delegation to the Democratic National Convention, 1988
16	Delegate Biographies, 1988?
16	State Rules Committee, 1988
16	Precinct Caucus Locations, 1988
16	Seventh Legislative District, 1989
16	Twenty-Fifth Legislative District, 1990
16	Ninth Legislative District, 1990
16	Tenth through Thirty-Fourth District Contests, 1990
17	Eighth through Thirty-Fifth Legislative District Contests, 1990
17	Twenty-Third through Thirty-Sixth Legislative District Contests, 1990
18	Platform Materials, 1988
18	State Platform Materials, 1988
18	Rules Committee Handouts, 1988
18	Twenty-Third through Twenty-Ninth Legislative Districts, 1988
18	Presidential Governors' Poll, 1988
18	National Convention Delegates, 1976
18	National Platform, 1976
18	State Platform Committee, 1988
18	Legislative Districts Three, Twenty-Nine and Thirty-Eight, 1987
18	Gary Hart, 1984
19	Gary Hart and Jesse Jackson, 1984
19	First through Twenty-Second Legislative Districts, 1984
19	Referendum 41--Fair Timber Tax--Coordinators, 1984
19	Referendum 41 Working Papers, 1984
19	Caucus Lists, 1984
19	Karen Marchioro Press, 1974-1976
19	Restructuring of the Democratic Party of Washington, 1981
19	Washington State Democratic Central Committee Minutes, 1981
20	Washington State Democratic Central Committee Minutes, Second Quarter, 1981
20	Central Committee Minutes, Fourth Quarter, 1981
20	Central Committee Minutes, Ellensburg, 1981
20	Karen Marchioro Acceptance Speech, Ellensburg, 1981
20	Central Committee Meeting, Third Quarter, Press, 1981
20	Central Committee Minutes, First Quarter, 1982
20	Central Committee Correspondence, 1984
20	Central Committee Correspondence, before 1985
20	Affirmative Action, 1985-1986
20	Energy Committee, 1986
20	Executive Committee of the Central Committee Meeting, 1985
20	Charter and Bylaws, 1985
20	Executive Committee Minutes, 1981-1984
20	Central Committee Fisheries Committee, 1985
20	Judicial Review Board, 1984
20	Local Government Committee, 1983
20	Resolutions Committee, 1985
20	Black Democrats, 1984
20	Americans For Democratic Action, 1985
20	Women's Federation, 1985
20	Democratic Clubs, 1985
20	Gay and Lesbians of King County, 1985
20	Tally Lists, 1987
20	State Committee List, undated
20	Chair's List, 1985
20	Central Committee Third Quarter Meeting, 1983
20	Central Committee Meeting, Second Quarter, 1983
20	Central Committee Reorganization Meeting, 1983
20	Central Committee Fourth Quarter Meeting, 1982
20	Central Committee Third Quarter Meeting, 1982
21	Statistics, Seattle and King County, 1982
21	Songs, undated
21	Democratic Central Committee Rules, 1988
21	Central Committee County Chairs, 1988
21	Finances and Contributions, 1970s
21	Postal Correspondence, 1989-1990
21	Mailing Instructions and Forms, 1988
21	Mail Correspondence, 1986-1988
21	Campaign Activities Summaries, 1990
21	Campaign Assistance Mail, 1984-1987
21	Campaign Activity, 1988
21	Mail Forms, 1987
21	Mail Programs, 1989
21	Direct Mail Program, 1986
21	Master Mail Sheets, undated
21	Idaho Training, undated
21	Government Program, undated
21	Phone Banks, 1984
21	Phone Scripts, 1985
21	Training Speeches, undated
21	State Party Works, 1983
21	Clallam Training, 1990
21	Precinct Committee Training, undated
21	Media Rules Workshop, undated
21	Project Vote, 1984
21	Women's Vote, 1984
21	Ontario Public Service Employees Union, 1983
21	Leadership Retreat, undated
22	Charles Woods Documentary videotape, 1992
22	Democratic Campaign Literature

MS.1994.08: Washington State Democratic Party Records [preliminary inventory], 1956-1990; bulk 1985-1990Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Legislative Districts 31 to 49, 1986 (Contents: Campaign brochures, correspondence, press clippings)
2	Democratic Campaign Guide, Work Plan, GOTV, undated
2	"The How To Book," Michigan Democratic Party, 1985
2	Voter Registration Manual, DNC, 1984
2	"Chairman's Manual," Karen Marchioro, April 1985
2	"Public Affairs Course in Practical Politics," Boeing, undated
2	Pat Schroeder Event, March 1990
2	Young Democrats, 1987-1988
2	Sheri Barnard, Mayoral Candidate, Spokane, October 1989
2	Post-Primary Rally, 1988
2	Uniform Poll Closing, 1989
2	Karen Marchioro, Misc. Correspondence, 1987
2	Press Packets re: NDPC (Lyndon LaRouche), 1986
2	National Convention Travel, 1988
2	Paul Simon for President, 1987-88
2	Democratic Telephone Directory (loose pages), undated
3	State Committee Sign-Ins, undated
3	WSDCC, 1st Quarter Meeting, 1986
3	WSDCC, 3rd Quarter Meeting, 1987
3	WSDCC, 2nd and 3rd Quarter Meetings, 1989
3	Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action, 1990
3	Pollgram, 1982
3	People for Fair Taxes, 1982
3	DNC, Analysis of Washington, 1986
3	WSDCC Finances, 1981
3	Service Printing
3	Volunteers
3	Sample Invitations, 1980s
3	News Clippings, 1989
3	Voter Contact Proposal, 1987
3	"Grass Roots Campaign Strategy for the 21st Century," undated
3	"How to Raise More Money for Your Candidate, Cause or Campaign," undated
3	Peter von Reichbauer (Court Case, 1977; Party Switch, 1981)
3	Timber Tax Arguments, 1984
3	Delegate Selection Forms (Spanish), 1992
3	Seattle City election, 1990
3	Mario Cuomo Events, May 14, 1988
3	Chairman's Manual (incomplete), 1985
3	Washington's Fiscal Crisis, June 3, 1982
3	Federal Election Commission Record: Index of 1989
3	Federal Election Commission Record: March, May August, 1990
3	Caucus and Convention Cycle, 1985
3	"An Examination of Advance Voting," 1989
3	Corporate License Renewal, Annual Reports, 1990
3	Campaign Spending, AFL-CIO, 1985
3	Pictorial Directory of Registered Lobbyists, 1989
4	Working Papers, Final Revision, 1988
4	FEC Working Papers, Mid-Year, 1989
4	Receipts and Disbursements, 1989
4	FEC, 1st Quarter, 1988
4	FEC, 2nd Quarter, 1988
4	FEC, July and August, 1988
4	National Voter Bills, 1988
4	Contributor Checklists, 1988
4	3rd Congressional District: Unsoeld vs. McKiblen, 1988
4	7th Congressional District: McDermott, Rice and Ridder, 1988
4	25th Legislative District: Buster Brouillet, 1988
4	WSDCC Meeting: 3rd Quarter, 1986 (Vancouver)
4	WSDCC Meeting: 1st Quarter, 1987 (Tacoma)
4	WSDCC Meeting: 2nd Quarter, 1987 (Goldendale)
4	WSDCC Meeting: 3rd Quarter, 1987 (Shelton)
4	WSDCC Meeting: 1st Quarter, 1988 (Bellingham)
4	WSDCC Meeting: 3rd Quarter, 1988 (Ellensburg)
4	WSDCC Meeting: 2nd Quarter, 1989 (Toppenish)
4	WSDCC Meeting: 3rd Quarter, 1989 (Clarkston)
4	State Platform, 1984
5	Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates, 1988: Bruce Babbitt, Joseph Biden, Bill Clinton, Mario Cuomo, Albert Gore, Lee Hamilton (VP), Gary Hart, Ted Kennedy (1980, 1982), Pat Schroeder
5	Lyndon LaRouche: Press Clippings and Literature, pre-1985
5	Lyndon LaRouche: Press Clippings and Literature, 1986
5	Lyndon LaRouche: National Democratic Policy Committee Publications, pre-1985
5	Lyndon LaRouche: National Democratic Policy Committee Publications, 1985
not specified	Photographs: Warren Magnuson, 1960s; Lyndon Johnson; Henry Jackson "Thanks for your help in '72"; Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro, 1984; Adlai Stevenson; Hubert Humphrey; Harry S. Truman; Estes Kefauver in coonskin cap, with Henry Jackson; John F. Kennedy at Hanford (1963); John F. Kennedy, 3 photos by Jacques Lowe
5	Lyndon LaRouche: National Democratic Policy Committee Publications, 1985-1986
5	Lyndon LaRouche: Miscellaneous Articles and Correspondence, 1985
5	Democratic National Convention Program, 1956
5	Presidential Inauguration Gala Program, 1965
6	Correspondence, Karen Marchioro, 1984-1988
6	State Convention, News Coverage, Seattle Papers, 1988
6	Speeches, National Convention (Atlanta), 1988
7	Book: "All in Good Taste" (Cookbook), 1987
7	Financial Records, 1989
7	Bills to Hold, 1988-89
7	Missing and Confusing Invoices, 1988
7	Postage Records, 1988: Hammond, Cantwell, Paul King, Cal Anderson, Fox, Sprenkle, Wilson Kitsap, Valle, Hine, Fisher, G., Metcalf, Pruitt, Myers, R. Brouillet, Jones, Dwyer, Holm, Bailey, Raiter, Morris, Myers Baugher, Inslee, Reynaud, Prentic, Rector, Jackson, Cole, Crane, Tood, Goodman
7	FEC Election Reports, 1988
7	WSDCC Financial Report, May 1988
7	FEC Reports, October and November, 1988
7	Federal Rally Account, 1988
7	Pre-Election General, 1988
7	FEC Background, 1989
7	FEC Receipt and Disbursement Reports (Form 3X), 1988
7	End-of Year Reports, 1988
8	Posters and signs, Presidential elections: Carter-Mondale (1976), Mondale-Ferraro (1984)
8	Posters and signs, U.S. Senate elections: Warren Magnuson, Henry "Scoop" Jackson
8	Posters and signs, U.S. House of Representatives elections: Mike McCormack, Mike Lowry, Norm Dicks, and "Brock Adams Presents Democrats for '86"
8	Posters and signs, Washington State offices: Ron Dotzauer, Dixy Lee Ray, Robert O'Brien, Chris Alden, Bill Burns, Mary Jo Heavey
8	Posters and signs, miscellaneous
8	Posters and signs: Yes on 2, undated
8	Posters and signs: "Legacy of Struggle," David Sohappy, 1987
8	Posters and signs: Tree Fund/Reforestation of Israel
8	Posters and signs: "Infinity," by Toby Bir, memorial to JFK and RFK
8	Posters and signs: "Happy Days Are Here Again," WSDCC
8	Posters and signs: "For the Biggest Man I Know," a tribute to Luke Graham
9	Posters and signs (Presidential): McGovern/Shriver, 1972; Carter/Mondale, 1976; Nixon as a shadowy figure, circa 1975
9	Posters and signs (U.S. Senate): Re-Elect Magnuson, 1974; "Maggie," 1980; Patty Murray, 1992
9	Posters and signs (U.S. House of Representatives): Al Swift, 2nd District; Tom Foley, 5th District; Mike Lowry, 7th District
9	Posters and signs (state offices): Jim McDermott, governor, 1980; Dixy Lee Ray, governor, 1980; Bert Cole, Commissioner of Public Lands; John Cherberg, Lt. Governor; John Hale, State Senate, 30th District
9	Posters and signs (local offices): Aubrey Davis, County Executive; M.A. "Buck" Harmon, City Council; Stan Taylor, Seattle Municipal Court

MS.1995.23: Washington State Democratic Central Committee Records [preliminary inventory], circa 1970s-1994Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Volunteer Voter Identification Forms, General Election, 1994
2	Election Results, 1986-1992
2	Credentials Committee, 1990
2	Precinct Caucuses, 1990
2	Precinct Caucus Report Forms, 1990
2	State Convention, Spokane, 1990 (Press List, Program, Minutes, Rules and Platform
2	Precinct Caucuses, Sign-In Sheet, 1990
2	Affirmative Action Reports, 1988
2	Precinct Caucus Questionnaires, 1990
2	Alternates' Report Forms, undated
2	Washington State Yearbook, 1983 (photocopy)
2	Whatcom County Election Results, 1983
2	Snohomish County Election Results, 1985
2	Congressional Election Results, 1990
2	Legislative Results, 1990
2	State Platform, 1990
2	Presidential Inauguration, Program, 1964
3	Notebook: "Info" - County and Legislative Officers, Convention Delegates
3	Newspaper Articles, various dates
3	James S. Munn, Biography, 1982
3	Brian Boyle Opposition - Timber Controversies, 1989-90
3	Dan McDonald Opposition, 1984-90
3	Peter von Reichbauer Opposition, 1991
3	Opposition Research, Republican Finances, 1991
3	Jeanette Hayner Finances, 1991
3	Legislative Directories, 1993
3	Postage
3	Senate Election Issues, 1981
3	Evergreen Partnership, 1986
3	Farm Workers' Compensation, 1983
3	Tax Reform History
3	Trade Conference
3	WPPSS, 1983
3	Biographies
3	Initiatives: 1981-1984
3	Initiatives: 1981
3	Initiatives: 1983
3	Initiatives: 1991
3	Targeting - Historical, 1980-1982
3	Census Data and Polling, 1980
3	Party Platform Comparisons, 1980-1988
3	Fundraisers, 1981
3	Candidate Campaign Literature: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994
3	"Celebrate America," Democratic Telethon, 1983
4	[removed]
5	PDC/FEC Correspondence: 1989-1992, 1994
5	FEC Unidentified Employer Letters, 1990
5	FEC Correspondence, 1989-1990
5	PDC, C-4's and C-3's, Mailing Log
5	FEC, monthly reports, 1990
5	PDC, monthly reports, 1990-1991
5	Fee Transfers, 1990
5	PDC Notified - Phone and Fax
5	Audits (Books), Robert Loe and Associates
5	FEC Updates, 1993
6	[removed]
7	Correspondence, 1991
7	State Convention, Delegate Report Forms, 1992
7	FEC Report Forms, 1992
7	Microfiche - Campaign Contributors, undated
7	Campaign Finance Records, 1992
8	Juanita Garrison for Secretary of State, 1992 (Telephone Requests, Calendar, Draft News Releases)
8	Draft News Releases, 1992
8	Democratic Leadership Council, 1993
8	Legislative District and County Precinct Maps, 1993
8	Election Results: Statewide, 1988
8	Election Results: Benton County, 1992
8	Election Results: Lewis County, 1992
8	Letters to County and LD Chairs, 1981-1988
8	FEC - Chandler for Senate, Forms 3C, 1992
8	Budgets and Financial Statements, 1979-1985
8	Videotape: "The Democratic Presidential Decision," 1988
8	Audiotape: "Help Select the Next President," undated
8	Notebook: DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC), 1991
9	Correspondence, 1989 February-1991 April
9	Arguments for Rules Change, 1981
9	Democratic Party vs. LaFollette (court case), 1991
9	Speeches, Karen Marchioro, 1981-1983
9	49th Legislative District Convention, 1982
9	LD Delegates and Officers, 1983
9	Precinct Caucuses, 1984
9	WSDCC Financial Statements, 1985, 1981, 1991
9	Resolutions, 1986, 1987, 1989
9	State Platform, 1988
9	Delegate Selection Rules, 1990
9	State Convention (Spokane) Program, 1990
9	5th CD Precinct Returns, 1990-1992
9	Clallam County, 1991
9	Democratic Newsletter, 1991
9	Resolutions, 1991
9	Committee Assignments, 1991
9	Proposed Budget, 1992
9	Seattle Mayor's Race: Norm Rice vs. David Stern, 1993
9	6th LD Seating Issue, 1993
9	Voter Registration Project, 1993
9	Charter and Bylaws, June 1994
9	Rules Governing Resolutions, undated
10	Central Committee Meeting: 1st Quarter 1986, Marysville
10	Central Committee Meeting: 1st Quarter 1988, Bellingham
10	Central Committee Meeting: 3rd Quarter 1988, Ellensburg
10	Central Committee Meeting: 1st Quarter 1989, Seattle
10	Central Committee Meeting: 3rd Quarter 1989, Clarkston
10	Central Committee Meeting: 1st Quarter 1990, Everett
10	Central Committee Meeting: 2nd Quarter 1990, Spokane
10	Central Committee Meeting: 3rd Quarter 1990, Tumwater
10	Central Committee Meeting: 1st Quarter 1991, Seatac
10	Central Committee Meeting: 2nd Quarter 1991, Vancouver
10	Central Committee Meeting: 3rd Quarter 1991, Wenatchee
10	Central Committee Meeting: 1st Quarter 1992, Tumwater
10	Central Committee Meeting: 3rd Quarter 1992 (place not specified)
10	Central Committee Meeting: 1st Quarter 1993, Seattle
10	Central Committee Meeting: 3rd Quarter 1993, Everett
10	Delegate Selection Rules and Affirmative Action, 1992
10	Fund-Raising Package, Initiative 602, 1993
11	Campaign Literature, 1980-1981
11	Fund-Raising Invitations, pre-1981 through 1994
11	Misc. Democratic Literature, pre-1985
11	Special Appeal Mailing, 1985
11	Bumper Stickers
11	Press Clippings, 1983-1984 (includes 1984 Pacific magazine profile of Karen Marchioro)
11	"It's on the Record" Campaign Letters, 1982
11	Republican Campaign Literature, 1982
11	Misc. Conservative Mailings, pre-1985
11	Republican Fund-Raising Appeals, 1986
11	The New Right, 1984
11	Republican Letters, late 1970s-early 1980s
11	Republican Smear Literature, 1980
11	Unlabeled meeting agenda, circa 1987-1988
11	FEC forms, 1988
11	Non-Profit Mail Classification, 1981
11	FEC Forms, 1988-89
11	FEC Forms
12	Bylaws, Amendment History, 1975-1981
12	Charter History, 1976-1981
12	FEC and Washington State PACs, 1981
12	Redistricting Controversy, 1981
12	FEC-PDC Correspondence, 1981-1982
12	Taxes, State and Federal, 1981-1986
12	Columbia River Gorge Act, 1982
12	Redistricting Lawsuit, 1982
12	Voter Registration Tapes, 1982-1984
12	Campaign Activities Summaries, 1982-1990
12	Federal Income Tax, 1983
12	Congressional Voter Tapes, 1984
12	DSCC/DCCC, 1984
12	PDC/FEC Correspondence, 1984-1985
12	Legislative Alerts, 1985
12	FEC/Telethon Loan, 1986
12	Legislative Alerts, 1986
12	PDC/FEC Correspondence, 1986
12	Ray Williams, PCO, 1986
12	Skagit County Challenge and Misc. Legal Questions, 1986
12	PDC/FEC Correspondence, 1987-1988
12	National Convention Delegates, 1988
12	Presidential Election, 1988
12	Arthur Blauvelt, Judicial Complaint, 1989
12	DNC Newsletters, 1989
12	Exxon Valdez, 1989
12	Correspondence, 1990
12	CPAs, 1990
12	Elections, 1990
12	Greenberg Surveys, 1990
12	Tricky Correspondence, 1990
12	Election Code Task Force, 1991
12	King County Election Practices, 1991
12	Misc. Surveys and Reports, 1991
12	Proposed Budget, 1991
12	Internal Correspondence, 1991-1992
12	Advanced Campaign Systems, Proposals, 1992
12	Affirmative Action Plans, 1992
12	Coordinated Campaign Plan, 1992
12	Elected Officials, 1992
12	In-Kind Contributions, 1992
12	Special Events - Underwriting, 1992
12	State Legislators' Action Committee, 1992
12	Times-Mirror Reports: Politics and the Press, 1992
12	Advanced Campaign Systems, Proposals, 1993
12	Awards Committee, 1993
12	Civil Rights Bill (HB 1443), 1993
12	Human Rights Commission, Correspondence, 1993
12	Investigation, House Republican Staff Member, 1993
12	Labor Solidarity Dinner, 1993
12	Newsletters, Other Organizations, 1993
12	Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs), 1993
12	Voter Tracking Information, 1993
12	Press Conferences, Everett, 1994
13-28	[removed]

MS.1996.06: Washington State Democratic Committee Records (most materials are from the files of Karen Marchioro and Jeff Smith) [preliminary inventory], circa 1940-1994Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
not specified	unspecified
1	Collected printed materials (state and federal government documents, national party documents, magazines, ephemera, books)
2-4	Unsorted files (Karen Marchioro?)
5	Printed materials (convention programs, 1968-1972, 1974), government documents, Congressional Quarterly publications
6	Unsorted files (Karen Marchioro?)
7-8	Collected printed materials (state and federal government documents, national party documents, magazines, ephemera, books)
9	Marchioro correspondence and miscellaneous papers
10-11	Unsorted files and loose material; audiocassettes (mostly radio spots)
12	Audio recordings: radio spots (reel-to-reel); collected audio (political and/or satirical); video recording (VHS): Lowry for Governor; photographs
13	Unsorted files (Jeff Smith?)

MS.1998.01: Washington Democratic Party miscellaneous publications, 1996Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Washington Democratic Party miscellaneous publications, 1996

MS.1998.35: Washington State Democratic Party Records [preliminary inventory], 1955-1996Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	1996 Precinct caucus sign-in sheets; elections committee, 1983-1984
2	1996 Precinct caucus delegate report forms
3	1996 Precinct caucus sign-in sheets; various lists (membership, candidates, lobbyists, call lists)
4	1996 State convention
5	Photographs (unsorted)
6	Unsorted, unlabeled papers. Includes collected printed materials, correspondence, DNC materials
7	Fundraising and events files; executive committee files; conventions, 1992-1994
8	Conventions, 1992-1994 (continued from box 7)
9	Unsorted loose papers including 1994 precinct caucus sign-in sheets; small amount of 1989 financial records

MS.1999.03: Washington State Democratic Party Executive Committee Records, 1993-1998Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Agendas, minutes, related documents

MS.2006.13: Washington State Democratic Central Committee Records [preliminary inventory], 1981-2004 (bulk 1995-2004)Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1-2	Video recordings (several Democratic National Committee, miscellaneous national Democratic organizations, candidate videos)
3	Mixed files [detailed list available]
4	Video recordings (DNC and other national Democratic organizations)
5	Polling [detailed list available]
6	Slade Gorton, opposition research
7	2004 DNC Delegate process (2004 letters of intent)
8	Slade Gorton, opposition research
9	Mixed files [detailed list available]
10	Opposition research, various candidates
11	Mixed files [detailed list available]
12-14	Polls and miscellaneous files [detailed list available]
15	Polls [detailed list available]
16-17	Mixed files [detailed list available]
18	Video recordings
19	State Senate Campaign and Slade Gorton opposition research [detailed list available]
20	Video recordings (State party debates, promotional, miscellaneous)
21	Financial and campaigns; mixed files [detailed list available]
22-30	Mixed files and miscellaneous materials [detailed list available]

MS.2012.15: Washington State Democratic Committee Records [preliminary inventory], 1948-2008Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Convention and inauguration memorabilia, clippings, subject files (Marchioro); also the Vashon Democratic Club, bound volumes of national convention proceedings, and unsorted ephemera
2	Binder, 48th Legislative District, 1990-1991; precinct handbooks
3	Jeff Smith phone logs, numbered 1-66 (1985-1993)
4	Bumper stickers; oversized photographs; 1992 national convention souvenir pamphlet

MS.2014.27: Washington State Democratic Party Records, 1979-2012Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Mainly files related to Karen Marchioro. Includes correspondence, memorabilia, photographs, convention documents, lists of staff and officials of various Democratic groups, Marchioro Democratic History Project dissolution documents, and miscellaneous items

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Corporate Names

Democratic Party (Wash.) -- Archives.
Democratic Party (Wash.) -- History -- Sources.

Geographical Names

Washington (State) -- Politics and government -- History -- Sources

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Marchioro, Karen. (creator)

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