League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore records
9 cartons, 1 overize box (10 linear feet)
(1971 – 2015)
Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland
| Identifier | 2015.083 |
|---|---|
| Creator(s) | League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore |
| Acquisition | The League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore records were donated to the Nabb Research Center by Janice Bain-Kerr, May 2015 with an additional deposit, March 2016. |
| Language(s) | English |
| Use | Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use." |
| Preferred Citation | "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland." |
| Attribution | Finding aid written by Leslie M. Van Veen McRoberts, October 2016. |
| Related Materials |
Bradway Republican Club Ledger (1936 – 1946) |
| Separated Materials | Oversize materials have been transferred to the flat file system of storage. Due to size restrictions, physical copies of Voters’ Guide are housed in Box 10. |
The League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore records documents the development thereof and corresponding activities of the non-partisan, multi-issue organization of Talbot, Dorchester and Caroline counties, 1971-2015. Records focus on the non-partisan education of the communities served through research, voter education and candidate forums, as well as the publication of the Voters’ Guide. Additionally, administrative files collectively document the League’s organizational practices through meeting minutes, correspondence, membership records and program plans.
August 1971, a group of Talbot County, Maryland, women gathered informally at the home of Virginia Johnston to discuss the possibility of forming a chapter of the League of Women Voters. Nationally, the League of Women Voters is an American civic organization that was formed in 1920; to take a larger role in public affairs prior to women obtaining the right to vote. In Talbot County, a provisional league was formed and began with a robust membership of 55.
After completing national requirements in 1973, the League was officially formed as one of the then 19 active chapters in Maryland. Over the years, the League’s work was visible throughout Talbot County and they had a well-established rapport with the community. Additionally, joint activities with league chapters in Kent and Queen Anne’s counties substantiated their involvement on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In the mid-1990s, the League merged with Dorchester County and added Caroline County becoming the League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore. Today, the non-partisan multi-issue organization continues to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Series I: Administrative Records
Series II: Public Service Records
Series III: Publications and Printed Materials
Series IV: Research Materials
The League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore records have been arranged into four series, ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS, PUBLIC SERVICE RECORDS, PUBLICATIONS and PRINTED MATERIALS, and RESEARCH MATERIALS. Administrative records document the organizational practices of the League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore including by-laws, meeting minutes, policies, treasurer’s reports, and program plans. Subseries within document the organization’s fiduciary responsibilities as well as membership records including a complete run of membership rosters from 1971-2014. Public service records document the organization’s activities to educate on voting and political candidates. The series on publications and printed materials documents the creation and production of the Voters’ Services guide, which was produced for primary and general elections. Additionally, the chapter and state newsletters produced for the membership are included as well as a sample of national publications. Lastly, the series on research materials documents the variety of topics and issues the chapter would study and discuss as well as produce topical literature. The range of materials is listed alphabetically.
Subject Terms
- Topical Terms
- Elections
- Politics
- Corporate Names
- League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore
- Personal Names
- Bain-Kerr, Janice ( )
- Coit, Barbara M.
- Goll, Mary-Beth ( )
- Hankins, Harriet ( )
- Location Terms
- Talbot County (Md.)
Inventory List
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Series I: Administrative Records
Box 1
1. League History, 1995-1997
2. League Profile, 1994 June
3. Proclamation, 75th Anniversary, League of Women Voters, 1995 February 14
4. Awards, 1981-2012
5. Application for Recognition as Local League, 1974
6. Articles of Incorporation, 1979
7. By-Laws, 1989-2003
8. By-Laws, Amended, 2013
9. Certificates of Insurance, 2014
10. Resolution, Resident Agent Change, 2011
11. Board of Directors, 1995-1997
12. Leaders Resource List, 1988 October
13. Handbook, Organization and Management, 1985
14. Guidelines, League President, 1997-2008
15. League Guide, President’s Packet, 2004-2008
16. Guide, League Basics, 2007
17. Procedures Portfolio, 2002-2006
18. Policies, Guidelines and Procedures, 2001-2008
19. Policies, Guidelines and Procedures, 2010
20. Meeting Minutes, 1971-1972
21. Meeting Minutes, 1973 September – 1977 April
22. Annual Report, 1974
23. Certificate of Merit, Adelaide Cabaniss, 1974
24. Annual Report, 1978-1979
25. Meeting Minutes, 1988-1990
26. Meeting Minutes, 1994
27. Meeting Minutes, 1995 April 10 – 1997 April 30
28. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 1977-1984
29. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 1979-1996
30. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 1985-1987
31. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 1988 January – 1991 March
32. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 1997 April – 2001 April
33. Meeting Minutes, 2001-2007
Box 2
1. Meeting Minutes, 2001-2007
2. Treasurer’s Report, 2001-2007
3. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 2004-2005
4. Meeting Minutes and Notes, Compact Disc, 2005-2010
5. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 2006-2007
6. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 2006-2007
7. Meeting Minutes and Treasurer’s Report, 2007
8. Meeting Minutes and Treasurer’s Report, 2008
9. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 2008-2010
10. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 2010-2011
11. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 2011
12. Meeting Minutes, State Council, 2010-2011
13. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 2012
14. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 2013
15. Meeting Minutes, Agenda and Treasurer’s Report, 2014
16. Meeting Minutes, 2015
17. Meeting Minutes, Annual Retreat, 2008-2012
18. Meeting Minutes, Transition to a Streamlined League, 2013-2015
19. Guide, Program Positions, Study and Action, 2009-2011
20. Proposed Local Programs, 2011-2012
21. Program Plan, 75th Anniversary Ratification of the 19th Amendment, 1995
22. Program Plans, 2006-2009
Box 3
1. Program Plans, 2010-2013
2. Program Plans, 2012-2015
3. Programs Plans, 2014-2015
4. Program, Anna Ella Carroll Day, 2010-2013
5. Programs, State Council and Convention, 2010-2011
6. Photographs, 1984, 2005
7. Meeting Minutes, Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2003-2008
8. Meeting Minutes, Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2010-2011
9. Events Calendar, 1989-2015
10. Publicity, 2009
11. Job Description, Secretary, undated
12. Stationary, undated
Subseries A: Financial records
13. Proposed Budget, 1972-1989
14. Budget, 1999-2000, 2005-2011
15. Finance Statements, 1988-1994
16. Tax Exempt Status, 2008
17. Membership Dues, 1987-1989
18. Movie Benefit, 1979
19. Fundraising, 1989-1999
20. Grant Applications, 2011
21. Correspondence, Finance Drive, 1972-1973
22. Correspondence, Changing Fiscal Year, 1987-1989
Subseries B: Membership records
23. Application and Recruitment, 2007-2010
24. Membership Retention Policy, undated
25. Recruitment and Retention, undated
26. Nominating Committee Information, 2007-2015
27. New Member Survey, 1996-1999
28. Report, 2008-2010
29. Booklet, 1997-1998
30. Roster, 1971-1990
31. Roster, 1992-2001
32. Roster, 2002-2006
33. Roster, 2006-2009
34. Roster, 2008-2014
35. Lapsed Members, 1999-2013
36. Roster, Lower Shore League of Women Voters, 2013
37. Membership Meeting, 2011-2014
38. Directory, 1988-1989
39. Directory, 2006-2009
40. Directory, 2010-2014
41. Report to National League, 1995-2000
Series II: Public Service records
42. Guide, Candidate Forum Format, 2010
43. Forum Presentations, undated
44. Public Forums, 1996, 2004
Box 4
1. Candidate Forums, 2010
2. Candidate Forums, Oxford, Md., 2012
3. Candidate Forums, St. Michaels, Md., 2012
4. Candidate Forums, Congressional District 1, 2012
5. Candidate Forums, Congressional District 1, 2014
6. Candidate Forums, Easton, Md., 2014
7. Candidate Forums, Caroline County, Md., 2014
8. Summary, Public Policy Positions, undated
9. Voters Services and Registration, 1977-1978
10. Voters Services and Registration, 1981-1982
11. Voters Services and Registration, 1985-1986
12. Voters Services and Registration, 1988
13. Voters Services and Registration, 2006-2010
14. Voter Services, 2011
15. Polling Facility Evaluations, 2004-2008
Series III: Publications and Printed Materials
16. Expenses, 1988-1990
17. Publication Content, 2002
18. Publication Content, 2006
19. Correspondence, Publication Information, 2002-2008
20. Candidate Questionnaires, Caroline Co., 2010
21. Candidate Questionnaires, Dorchester Co., 2010
22. Candidate Questionnaires, Talbot Co., 2010
23. Candidate Questionnaires, State House Delegates, 2010
24. Candidate Questionnaires, Maryland State Senate, 2010
25. Candidates by Office, 2010
26. Voter Services, Draft, 2010 August
27. Voter Services, Draft, 2010
28. Voter Services, Final Draft, 2010
29-30. Candidate Information, Presidential Primary, 2012
31. Voter Services, Draft, 2012
Box 5
1. Voter Services, Draft, 2012
2. Voter Services Distribution, 2012
3. Candidate Questionnaires, Dorchester Co., 2014
4. Candidate Questionnaires, Talbot Co., 2014
5. Corrections, 2014
6. Funding, 2014
7. Publishing, 2014
8. Newsletter, 1973-1979
9. Newsletter, 1980-1981, 1986
10. Newsletter, 1989-1991
11. Newsletter, 1993-1997
12. Newsletter, 2000-2003
13. Newsletter, 2004-2006
14. Newsletter, 2007-2008
15. Newsletter, 2014
16. Newsletter, League of Women Voters, Kent County, 2010-2011
17. Newsletter, The Maryland Voter, 1995, 2004-2008
18. Newsletter, The Maryland Voter, 2009
19. Newsletter, State Board Letter, 1986, 1994-1996
20. Newsletter, State Board Letter, 2002-2010
21. Newspaper Clippings, 1971-1981
22-23. Newspaper Clippings, 1972-1981
24. Newspaper Clippings, 1982-1990
25. Newspaper Clippings, 1982-1994
Box 6
1. Newspaper Clippings, 1983-1990
2. Newspaper Clippings, 1995-2000
3. Newspaper Clippings, 1996-1998
4. Newspaper Clippings, 2002-2003
5. Newspaper Clippings, 2006
6. Draft, Know Your County/Know Talbot County, 1980-1990
7. Draft, Know Your County/Know Talbot County, 1980-1990
8. Know Talbot County, 1980
9. Maryland State Government Handbook, 1980
10. Local Voices: Citizen Conversations on Civil Liberties and Secure Communities, 2005
11. Citizens Building Communities: the ABCs of Public Dialogue, 2005
12. Observing Your Government in Action, Protecting Your Right to Know, 2007
13. Education Fund Publications, 1977-1999
14. In League: League of Women Voters of the United States, 1989
15. In Perspective, 1920-1995, Nancy M. Neuman, 1994
16. Diversity Toolkit, 1999
17. Impact on Issues, a Guide to Public Policy Positions, 1998-2012
18. Impact on Issues, a Guide to Public Policy Positions, 2014-2016
19. Brochures, 1980-2006
Series IV: Research Materials
20. Administration of Justice, 2006-2009
21. Affordable Housing, 2003-2006
22. Agriculture, 2013-2014
23. Alternative Housing, 2010-2013
24. Ban on Hand Guns, 1985-1992
25. Beleaguered Husbands, 1985-1986
26. Budget Cuts Study, 1985
27. Charter Amendment Study, 1994-1995
28. Civil Liberties, 2004
29. Civil Rights Restoration Act, 1985
30. Coal Mining, 1985-1986
31. Coastal and Watershed Resources, 2009
Box 7
1. Comprehensive Development Plans, Talbot Co., 1973-1990
2. Congressional Budget, 1974-1983
3. Corrections and Judiciary, 1973-1989
4. Death Penalty, 2005
5. Drugs and Drunk Driving, 1981-1992
6. Dual Voter Registration, 1986-1988
7-9. Education, 1978-2012
10. Election Reporting, 1983-1987
11. Energy, 1979-1992
12. Equal Opportunity, 2004-2007
13. Financing the Federal Government, 1984-1987
14-15. Fiscal Policy, 1992-1996
16. Gambling, 2007-2008
17. Global Warming, 2007-2009
18. Government Consensus, 2007
19-20. Health Care, 1994-2001
21-22. Health Care/Mental Health, 2009-2012
26. Housing/Zoning, 1976-2009
27. Immigration, 2006-2008
Box 8
1. Immigration, 2007-2008
2. Interrelationship Between Talbot County and Towns, 1981
3. Jury Selection/Duty, 1986-2000
4. Land Use, 2005-2009
5. Land Use and Energy, 2010-2011
6. Latch-Key Children, 1984-1986
7. Legislative Forum and Vacancies, 1984-1991
8. Maryland Election Process Study, 2012
9. Meeting Basic Human Needs, 1986-1998
10. Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2007
11. National/Global Security, 1983-1984
12. National Popular Vote, 2008-2009
13. Natural Resources, 1992-1995
14. Political Reform, Common Cause, 2012
15. Population Growth and Development, 1988-1990
16. Prisoners/Jail, 1989-1993
17. Public Ethics Laws, 1981-1986
18. Revenue Resources, Talbot County, 1992-1996
19. Talbot County Budget, 1978-1998
20. Talbot County Elections, 1972-1981
21. Tax Cap Ballot Proposals, 1996
22-24. Tax and Spending Limits, 1978-1997
28. Transportation, 1988-1995
29. United Nations, 1980-2009
30. Urban Affairs, 1978-1979
Box 9
1. Voting, 2012
2. Voting Rights, District of Columbia, 1977-1984
3. Women’s Issues, 1984-1990
4. Workforce/Labor, 2003-2011
Box 10
1. Voters’ Guide, Primary Election, 1986 September
2-3. Voters’ Guide, Primary Election, 1988 March
4.Voters’ Guide, General Election, 1988 November
5. Voters’ Guide, Primary Election, 1990 September
6. Voters’ Guide, General Election, 1990 November
7. Voters’ Guide, Primary Election, 1998 September
8. Voters’ Guide, Primary Election, 2006 September
9-10. Voters’ Guide, 2008 February
11. Voters’ Guide, Presidential Election, 2008 November
12-14. Voters’ Guide, 2010 August 3copies
15. Voters’ Guide, LWV Howard County, 2010
16-17. Voters’ Guide, General Election, 2010 October
18-19. Voters’ Guide, Primary Elections, 2012 April
20. Voters’ Guide, General Election, 2012 November
21-22. Voters’ Guide, Primary, 2014 June
23-24. Voters’ Guide, Gubernatorial General Election, 2014 November
Oversize
1. Sign, Register to Vote Here, undated
2. Poster, How to Become President of the United States, 2012
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