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Scope and Contents The DeKalb League of Women Voters, organized soon after the formation of the national League, educated the first women voters of DeKalb County on the mechanics and policies of government. These records document the League’s efforts towards securing legislation of special interest to women, wiping out legal discrimination against women, and educating the general public on city, county, state, and national politics. Information is available on the League’s work to save the DeKalb city park...

Scope and Contents The records in the collection document Harris W. Fawell’s principal activities as a state senator for the 41st district from 1965 to 1975. The first series of correspondence files concerns Fawell’s involvement with civic, intergovernmental, and professional organizations, recommendations for the legislative internship program, requests for information from state legislators, and local constituents regarding public policy issues. The subject files contain information on various Illinois...