Finding aid to the League of Women Voters of Lynchburg Papers
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JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2311 MEMORIAL AVENUE
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 24501
(434) 846-0501
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG PAPERS
The collection includes minutes, bylaws, bulletins, and rosters of members of the
Lynchburg League of Women Voters, as well as publications produced by the local
chapter. Also included are position papers, reports, pamphlets, and manuals from local,
state and national chapters.
[Detailed finding guide available with the collection.]
MS1270
JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2311 MEMORIAL AVENUE
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 24501
(434) 846-0501
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG PAPERS
The collection includes minutes, bylaws, bulletins, and rosters of members of the
Lynchburg League of Women Voters, as well as publications produced by the local
chapter. Also included are position papers, reports, pamphlets, and manuals from local,
state and national chapters.
BOX 1
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
1-11
1-12
1-13
1-14
1-15
1-16
1-17
1-18
BOX 2
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-10
2-11
2-12
“Our Beginning” (History)
Bylaws (National, State, Local)
Handbooks
Membership (Information & Application)
Membership Directory (1959-1984)
Membership Directory (1984)
“As a Matter of Fact” (Publication 1971-1984)
Local dramatic productions
Stationery samples and master stencil
Miscellaneous brochures and voting map
“Facts for Voters” (Publication – revision)
“Ambulatory Health Care” (Report – 1978)
“Government of Lynchburg” (Publication – 1969, 1973, 1975,
1977)
“Study of Health Care Insurance Coverage” (Publication – 1990)
Task force study of local government (1976)
Polling place survey (1984-1985)
Voter Service – Annual reports (1975-1990)
“Early Voting”
Annual Reports (1960-1970)
Annual Reports (1970-1990)
Annual Reports (1991)
Annual Reports (1959-1966)(LWV-US)
Annual Reports (1966-1974)(LWV-US)
Annual Reports (1975-1979)(LWV-US)
Annual Reports (1980)(LWV-US)
League of Women Voters – 50th Anniversary (1969)
League of Women Voters – 75th Anniversary (1995)
Voter Registration (1983-1987)
Voter Registration (1992-1995)
Voter Registration – Day in the Park (1983-1989)
(Continued)
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG PAPERS, Cont’d.
BOX 2
2-13
2-14
Voter Registration – Day in the Park (1990-1993)
Voter Registration – Day in the Park (1995)
BOX 3
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
Minutes (1957-1960)
Minutes (1960-1964)
Minutes (1964-1967)
Minutes (1967-1970)
Minutes (1970-1972)
Minutes (1972-1975)
Minutes (1975-1978)
BOX 4
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-6
4-7
4-8
Minutes (1978-1980)
Minutes (1980-1984)
Minutes (1984-1988)
Minutes (1988-1991)
Minutes (1991-1994)
Minutes (1994-1997)
Minutes (1997-2000)
Minutes (2000)
BOX 5
5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4
5-5
5-6
Bulletin (1957-1962)
Bulletin (1962-1965)
Bulletin (1965-1968)
Bulletin (1968-1971)
Bulletin (1971-1974)
Bulletin (1974-1976)
BOX 6
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5
Bulletin (1976-1978)
Bulletin (1978-1980)
Bulletin (1980-1982)
Bulletin (1982-1984)
Bulletin (1984-1986)
BOX 7
7-1
7-2
7-3
7-4
7-5
7-6
Bulletin (1986-1988)
Bulletin (1988-1991)
Bulletin (1991-1994)
Bulletin (1994-1997)
Bulletin (1997-2001)
Bulletin (2001)
(Continued)
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG PAPERS, Cont’d.
BOX 8
8-1
8-2
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-6
8-7
8-8
8-9
8-10
BOX 9
9-1
9-2
9-3
9-4
9-5
9-6
9-7
9-8
9-9
9-10
9-11
9-12
9-13
9-14
9-15
9-16
9-17
9-18
9-19
BOX 10
Election laws (1980-1985)
Redistricting (1991)
Election and Amendments (1994)
Candidate Forum (1958-1986) City Council
Candidate Forum (1990-1994) City Council
Candidate Forum (1996) City Council
Candidate Forum (1982-1995) General Assembly
Candidate Forum (1962-1999) General Assembly
Position paper – Election laws, intergovernmental relations,
state finance, justice system, women’s rights (1980)
Early voting (1994)
Candidate Questionnaires (1971-1980)
Candidate Questionnaires (1982-1985)
Candidate Questionnaires (1987-1991)
Candidate Questionnaires (1992-1995)
Candidate Questionnaires (2000)
Student bus tours – General Assembly (1976-1986)
Student legislative forum
Workshops (1975-1999) (Slides)
Election (Congressional)(1992)
“In Perspective 1920-1995” (League of Women Voters)
“Forty years of a great idea” (League of Women Voters)
“The First 50 Years of the Council-Manager Plan of Municipal
Government” – Richard S. Childs
“Facing up – Governor’s Conference on Education” (1966)
“Women and Campaign Contributions” (2000)
“Women’s Focus” (Brochure)
Panel Discussion (League of Women Voters – Virginia) (1993)
National Board Report (League of Women Voters – US)
Miscellaneous information (League of Women Voters – Virginia)
(1972-1998)
Miscellaneous information (League of Women Voters – US)
Assignment – Contribution Cards (ca. 1971-ca. 1988)
MS1270
JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2311 MEMORIAL AVENUE
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 24501
(434) 846-0501
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG
The League of Women Voters was an outgrowth of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association. It was founded in 1920, upon ratification of the
Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote. The Lynchburg League of
Women Voters was first organized in 1936, but by World War II had become inactive.
In 1957, under the leadership of Rosel Schewel and Margaret Thomasson, the
local chapter was reactivated. Its stated purpose was to help “all citizens become well
informed about the structure and operation of…local, state, and national governments,
important issues under consideration, and the ways the individual citizen can influence
his government, for the common good.” The League accomplishes this purpose by
intensive study of issues at the national, state, and local levels.
Local issues on which the League has taken a position include a change to the
ward system in the city, the establishment of the city library, real estate assessments and
taxes, and adding counseling services to the city school system. Issues at the state level
have included changes in property laws, land-use policies, public welfare and public
assistance programs, fiscal policy and sponsoring forums in which candidates for public
office make known their positions on a variety of topics. At the national level, the
League has adopted positions on arms control, equality of opportunity, child care, and
pollution control.
The League actively supports voter participation in the political process through
its efforts at voter registration. One of its major efforts has been at the annual Day in the
Park in Lynchburg.
League membership is open to any person who subscribes to the purpose and
policies of the League of Women Voters. The League is a non-partisan organization and
does not support or oppose candidates or political parties.
[League of Women Voters of Lynchburg Papers, MS1270, Jones Memorial Library, Lynchburg, VA]
MS1270
2311 MEMORIAL AVENUE
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 24501
(434) 846-0501
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG PAPERS
The collection includes minutes, bylaws, bulletins, and rosters of members of the
Lynchburg League of Women Voters, as well as publications produced by the local
chapter. Also included are position papers, reports, pamphlets, and manuals from local,
state and national chapters.
[Detailed finding guide available with the collection.]
MS1270
JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2311 MEMORIAL AVENUE
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 24501
(434) 846-0501
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG PAPERS
The collection includes minutes, bylaws, bulletins, and rosters of members of the
Lynchburg League of Women Voters, as well as publications produced by the local
chapter. Also included are position papers, reports, pamphlets, and manuals from local,
state and national chapters.
BOX 1
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
1-11
1-12
1-13
1-14
1-15
1-16
1-17
1-18
BOX 2
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-10
2-11
2-12
“Our Beginning” (History)
Bylaws (National, State, Local)
Handbooks
Membership (Information & Application)
Membership Directory (1959-1984)
Membership Directory (1984)
“As a Matter of Fact” (Publication 1971-1984)
Local dramatic productions
Stationery samples and master stencil
Miscellaneous brochures and voting map
“Facts for Voters” (Publication – revision)
“Ambulatory Health Care” (Report – 1978)
“Government of Lynchburg” (Publication – 1969, 1973, 1975,
1977)
“Study of Health Care Insurance Coverage” (Publication – 1990)
Task force study of local government (1976)
Polling place survey (1984-1985)
Voter Service – Annual reports (1975-1990)
“Early Voting”
Annual Reports (1960-1970)
Annual Reports (1970-1990)
Annual Reports (1991)
Annual Reports (1959-1966)(LWV-US)
Annual Reports (1966-1974)(LWV-US)
Annual Reports (1975-1979)(LWV-US)
Annual Reports (1980)(LWV-US)
League of Women Voters – 50th Anniversary (1969)
League of Women Voters – 75th Anniversary (1995)
Voter Registration (1983-1987)
Voter Registration (1992-1995)
Voter Registration – Day in the Park (1983-1989)
(Continued)
MS1270
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG PAPERS, Cont’d.
BOX 2
2-13
2-14
Voter Registration – Day in the Park (1990-1993)
Voter Registration – Day in the Park (1995)
BOX 3
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
Minutes (1957-1960)
Minutes (1960-1964)
Minutes (1964-1967)
Minutes (1967-1970)
Minutes (1970-1972)
Minutes (1972-1975)
Minutes (1975-1978)
BOX 4
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-6
4-7
4-8
Minutes (1978-1980)
Minutes (1980-1984)
Minutes (1984-1988)
Minutes (1988-1991)
Minutes (1991-1994)
Minutes (1994-1997)
Minutes (1997-2000)
Minutes (2000)
BOX 5
5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4
5-5
5-6
Bulletin (1957-1962)
Bulletin (1962-1965)
Bulletin (1965-1968)
Bulletin (1968-1971)
Bulletin (1971-1974)
Bulletin (1974-1976)
BOX 6
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5
Bulletin (1976-1978)
Bulletin (1978-1980)
Bulletin (1980-1982)
Bulletin (1982-1984)
Bulletin (1984-1986)
BOX 7
7-1
7-2
7-3
7-4
7-5
7-6
Bulletin (1986-1988)
Bulletin (1988-1991)
Bulletin (1991-1994)
Bulletin (1994-1997)
Bulletin (1997-2001)
Bulletin (2001)
(Continued)
MS1270
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG PAPERS, Cont’d.
BOX 8
8-1
8-2
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-6
8-7
8-8
8-9
8-10
BOX 9
9-1
9-2
9-3
9-4
9-5
9-6
9-7
9-8
9-9
9-10
9-11
9-12
9-13
9-14
9-15
9-16
9-17
9-18
9-19
BOX 10
Election laws (1980-1985)
Redistricting (1991)
Election and Amendments (1994)
Candidate Forum (1958-1986) City Council
Candidate Forum (1990-1994) City Council
Candidate Forum (1996) City Council
Candidate Forum (1982-1995) General Assembly
Candidate Forum (1962-1999) General Assembly
Position paper – Election laws, intergovernmental relations,
state finance, justice system, women’s rights (1980)
Early voting (1994)
Candidate Questionnaires (1971-1980)
Candidate Questionnaires (1982-1985)
Candidate Questionnaires (1987-1991)
Candidate Questionnaires (1992-1995)
Candidate Questionnaires (2000)
Student bus tours – General Assembly (1976-1986)
Student legislative forum
Workshops (1975-1999) (Slides)
Election (Congressional)(1992)
“In Perspective 1920-1995” (League of Women Voters)
“Forty years of a great idea” (League of Women Voters)
“The First 50 Years of the Council-Manager Plan of Municipal
Government” – Richard S. Childs
“Facing up – Governor’s Conference on Education” (1966)
“Women and Campaign Contributions” (2000)
“Women’s Focus” (Brochure)
Panel Discussion (League of Women Voters – Virginia) (1993)
National Board Report (League of Women Voters – US)
Miscellaneous information (League of Women Voters – Virginia)
(1972-1998)
Miscellaneous information (League of Women Voters – US)
Assignment – Contribution Cards (ca. 1971-ca. 1988)
MS1270
JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2311 MEMORIAL AVENUE
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 24501
(434) 846-0501
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LYNCHBURG
The League of Women Voters was an outgrowth of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association. It was founded in 1920, upon ratification of the
Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote. The Lynchburg League of
Women Voters was first organized in 1936, but by World War II had become inactive.
In 1957, under the leadership of Rosel Schewel and Margaret Thomasson, the
local chapter was reactivated. Its stated purpose was to help “all citizens become well
informed about the structure and operation of…local, state, and national governments,
important issues under consideration, and the ways the individual citizen can influence
his government, for the common good.” The League accomplishes this purpose by
intensive study of issues at the national, state, and local levels.
Local issues on which the League has taken a position include a change to the
ward system in the city, the establishment of the city library, real estate assessments and
taxes, and adding counseling services to the city school system. Issues at the state level
have included changes in property laws, land-use policies, public welfare and public
assistance programs, fiscal policy and sponsoring forums in which candidates for public
office make known their positions on a variety of topics. At the national level, the
League has adopted positions on arms control, equality of opportunity, child care, and
pollution control.
The League actively supports voter participation in the political process through
its efforts at voter registration. One of its major efforts has been at the annual Day in the
Park in Lynchburg.
League membership is open to any person who subscribes to the purpose and
policies of the League of Women Voters. The League is a non-partisan organization and
does not support or oppose candidates or political parties.
[League of Women Voters of Lynchburg Papers, MS1270, Jones Memorial Library, Lynchburg, VA]
MS1270
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Title
Finding aid to the League of Women Voters of Lynchburg Papers
Subject
League of Women Voters (Lynchburg, Va.)
Description
Finding aid to the League of Women Voters of Lynchburg, Virginia papers held at Jones Memorial Library. The collection includes minutes, bylaws, rosters, and publications.
Creator
George M. Jones Memorial Library
Publisher
George M. Jones Memorial Library
Date
2023
Rights
George M. Jones Memorial Library
Format
pdf
Language
English
Identifier
MS1270FA
Collection
Citation
George M. Jones Memorial Library, “Finding aid to the League of Women Voters of Lynchburg Papers,” Digital Collections, accessed April 27, 2024, https://digitaljones.omeka.net/items/show/312.