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Papers of the People's Committee Against Gambling

1950
AZ 234
Collection Guide

The People's Committee Against Gambling was a group formed to defeat Initiative Measure 302-303, which aimed to legalize gambling in Arizona. David Brinegar was its director.

The collection includes a journal of activities, news releases, financial statements, and related papers; chiefly typescript material, with holograph notations, pertaining to a statewide campaign to defeat proposed legislation aimed at legalizing gambling in Arizona. Also included is a 1981 interview with David Brinegar about the campaign.

 

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Business
Collection Area:
Political Affairs

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