Guide to the 7/11 Democratic Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. Records, 1968-1981 AIS.1987.11

Arrangement

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
7/11 Democratic Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. Records
Creator
7/11 Democratic Club (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Collection Number
AIS.1987.11
Extent
0.88 Linear Feet (767 items)
Date
1968-1981
Abstract
This collection contains the records of the 7/11 Democratic Club (Pittsburgh, Pa.) for the years 1968-1981 and includes the Club's constitution, executive committee and general membership meeting minutes, membership lists, financial records, newsletters, candidate questionnaires, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia of club activities. These records provide an overview of the Club's organization and activities during this period.
Language
English .
Author
David Harner. Revisions occurred to the finding aid as a part of the encoding process in Spring, 1999.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

History

The 7/11 Democratic Club is an independent Democratic club. It was first organized in 1968, and its membership was drawn principally from the 7th and 11th wards of the city of Pittsburgh, Pa. Since then, it has broadened to include members from the 8th, 10th, and 12th wards. Although the 7/11 DemocraticClub is an independent organization, it supports the principles of the Democratic party, with a liberal orientation. The 7/11 Club promotes candidates with strong clear programs, independent of special interests. In its reform activities, the 7/11 Club has sought to make the Democratic party more open and responsive to local voters. The 7/11 Club has also been very active in pursuing neighborhood reform and resolving community problems.

Scope and Content Notes

This collection contains the records of the 7/11 Democratic Club (Pittsburgh, Pa.) for the years 1968-1981 and includes the Club's constitution, executive committee and general membership meeting minutes, membership lists, financial records, newsletters, candidate questionnaires, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia of Club activities. These records provide an overview of the Club's organization and activities for this period. Both the executive committee and general membership meeting minutes, which include the minutes of the initial organizing meeting and the first public meetings, are sources of information regarding the Club's activities. The financial records provide an account of the Club's expenses for the years 1975-1978. Series VI, File A, the 7/11 Club Newsletter, provides summations of the Club's activities, elections and meetings. Series VI, File B, the 7/11 Club's candidate questionnaires, contain information about local politicians (e.g. Ben Woods and Sophie Masloff, who, in 1988 became mayor upon the death of Richard Caliguiri). Other material in the collection centers around the club's activities i.e., Candidates Day, voter registration, and election campaign work. The material was given in 1987 to the Archives by Richard L. Miller, who had been an active member and Executive Board Member of the 7/11 Democratic Club.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Richard L. Miller, 1987.

Previous Citation

7/11 Democratic Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. Records, 1968-1981, AIS.1987.11, Archives Services Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

7/11 Democratic Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. Records, 1968-1981, AIS.1987.11, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Processing Information

This collection was processed by David Harner in July 1988.

Revision and rearrangement for the encoded version of the finding aid provided by Jennifer Marshall in January 1999. Information about the collection title and the controlled access terms was extracted from the MARC record in the University of Pittsburgh catalog Notis ID number: AKB5217,

Copyright

Permission for publication is given on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • 7/11 Democratic Club (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • Democratic Party (Pa.)

    Geographic Names

    • Pennsylvania -- Politics and government -- 1951-
    • Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Politics and government

    Genres

    • Constitutions
    • Questionnaires
    • Newsletters

    Other Subjects

    • Societies -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Political parties -- Pennsylvania
    • Societies
    • Political clubs -- Pennsylvania
    • Politics

Container List