Description
The League of Women Voters of Orange County (LWVOC), California is a nonpartisan organization committed to educating the public
about elections, the voting process, and political and social issues. This collection comprises the records of the LWVOC beginning
with 1957. It contains the records of the LWVOC Inter-League Organization and its four chapters, Capistrano Bay, North Orange
County, Central Orange County Area, and Orange Coast. It documents league activities and reflects the concerns of the league
and the Orange County community, including environmental issues, childcare, healthcare, transportation, and Orange County's
bankruptcy in the 1990s.
Background
The League of Women Voters of Orange County (LWVOC), California is a grassroots organization that encourages citizens to actively
participate in government. It is open to both men and women and is committed to educating the public about elections, the
voting process, and social and political issues. The LWVOC conducts studies on issues of public concern, develops a position
on each issue, and then takes action on the issue or advocates for a cause.
Extent
22.9 Linear feet
(17 boxes and 2 oversized folders) and 5.4 unprocessed linear feet
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the University of California. Copy rights are retained by the creators of the records and their
heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.