1949-1976
Offsite Storage Inventory
Restrictions on Access
The Americans for Democratic Action records are stored offsite and must be requested at least two business days in advance via Portal1791. Researchers needing more than six items from offsite storage should provide additional advance notice. If you have questions about requesting materials from offsite storage, please contact the reference desk at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org.
Note: This collection is PARTIALLY PROCESSED. It has received only a preliminary arrangement.
Abstract
This collection consists of the records of the Massachusetts chapter of Americans for Democratic Action, 1949-76. It includes correspondence of Massachusetts politicians William H. Bates, Silvio O. Conte, James Burke, Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill, Edward W. Brooke, Edward M. Kennedy, and Leverett Saltonstall, among others; legislative reports; subject files on social, legislative and political issues; membership rolls; financial records, including audits; and executive committee memos and meeting minutes. Also includes printed material such as newsletters, committee reports, and the ADA World; and clipping, slides, and photographs.
Restrictions on Access
The Americans for Democratic Action records are stored offsite and must be requested at least two business days in advance via Portal1791. Researchers needing more than six items from offsite storage should provide additional advance notice. If you have questions about requesting materials from offsite storage, please contact the reference desk at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org.
Note: This collection is PARTIALLY PROCESSED. It has received only a preliminary arrangement.
Acquisition Information
Gift of the Massachusetts chapter of the Americans for Democratic Action, July 1976.
Summary Description of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Americans for Democratic Action records, Massachusetts Historical Society.
Access Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in ABIGAIL, the online catalog of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related persons, organizations, or subjects should search the catalog using these headings.