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  1. Dr Charles "Chuck" Ford papers

    The Dr. Charles “Chuck” Ford papers (1979-1991) document Ford's political career, from his two terms as Ward IV City Council Member in Tucson (1979-1987), to his 1991 mayoral campaign. The collection contains newspaper clippings and scrapbooks of ...

    adhoward - 2022-04-01 15:06

  2. Arizona Women's Political Caucus

    The Arizona Women's Political Caucus (AWPC) is the state affiliate of the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC). Both the national organization and Arizona state chapter were founded in 1971. The AWPC recruits, trains and supports pro-choice ...

    adhoward - 2022-04-06 13:30

  3. Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA) papers

    This collection comprises records of the Southern Arizona Gender Alliance related to the 2006 and 2007 Trans Awareness Week in Tucson including details and calendars on events and workshops, participant feedback, and news articles. Organizations like the ...

    adhoward - 2022-04-27 13:25

  4. Gay Liberation Papers

    Gay Liberation Arizona Desert (GLAD II) was local affiliation of the national Gay Liberation Front. Their purpose in meeting was to educate the public and to raise the level of awareness about gays in the Tucson Community. This collection includes ...

    castanoe - 2022-05-09 10:52

  5. Tucson Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgendered Issues Collection

    Records, letters, and published documents pertaining to the Tucson Commission on LGBT Issues. Approximate date range of 1999-2007, although several folders remain undated. ...

    castanoe - 2022-05-09 10:56

  6. Bruce Cole papers

    The Bruce Cole papers contain information on the Richard Heakin Murder (a hate crime committed against a gay man in 1970s Tucson), Wingspan Anti Violence Project, and the Tucson Commission on (GLBT). Bruce Cole, a Tucsonan who witnessed the Richard Heakin ...

    adhoward - 2022-06-13 10:06

  7. Records of the Tucson Council for Civic Unity

    This collection contains Board of Director and general membership files, meeting minutes, correspondence, financial papers, programs, newspaper clippings and subject files. Subject files include pamphlets, flyers and other formats on a variety of Tucson ...

    castanoe - 2022-06-13 15:55

  8. Henry “Hank” Oyama Papers

    This collection contains the papers of Henry “Hank” Oyama that relates to his pioneering work in bilingual education in the Tucson area. Of particular interest are documents that discuss his work in bilingual education at Pima Community College. Included ...

    castanoe - 2022-06-14 14:44

  9. Tucson Civil Rights Coalition records

    The Tucson Civil Rights Coalition was a volunteer-based group of community organizations with a shared mission to improve the climate in Arizona for the advancement of civil rights. The Coalition formed in 1990 when six civil rights groups came together ...

    adhoward - 2022-07-25 14:41

  10. Miriam Davidson Papers

    This collection contains Miriam Davidson’s manuscripts and research files for her 1988 book, Convictions of the Heart regarding the 1980’s Sanctuary Movement and Trial. Materials include several drafts of the book and Davidson’s research materials, the ...

    castanoe - 2022-07-28 15:03

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We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.