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Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy records, 1989-2000
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy
- Title
- Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy records
- Dates
- 1989-2000 (inclusive)19892000
- Quantity
- 0.45 cubic feet, (1 document case)
- Collection Number
- Coll 288
- Summary
- Records of a progressive political organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Includes meeting minutes, financial records, news releases, research materials, publicity, position papers, and a history of the organization. The Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy was established in 1989 and ceased operation in 1994.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy was established in 1989 and ceased operation in 1994. The organization was "a multi-issue coalition that [sought] to increase the power of diverse organizations, promote cooperation among them, and develop and implement action strategies for progressive political change and social justice." The organization was involved in electing progressive candidates, in promoting economic development in African American communities in Portland, in anti-bigotry programs, in public education on tax issues, and in organizing and training progressive activists and lobbyists.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Records of a progressive political organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Materials were collected by Harry H. Stein, a member of the organization's board of directors, and include minutes of meetings, financial records, news releases, research materials, publicity, position papers, and related materials. Also included is a history of the organization by Michael Leachman, 2000.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on 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 InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Elections--Oregon
- Political activists--Oregon
Corporate Names
- Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy--Records and correspondence
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1951-
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Stein, Harry H., 1938-
