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Charles W. Bell’s argument for Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 8 was the official argument in favor of the women's suffrage amendment that appeared in California's voter information pamphlet before the October 10, 1911 special election. Its purpose was to persuade California's male voters to approve Proposition 4, which would amend the California Constitution to grant women the right to vote. Senator Charles W. Bell was an ardent supporter of women’s suffrage who had spent years campaigning for the cause. In the 15-page argument, Bell explains that women deserve the right to vote because they are educated, civic-minded citizens whose participation will strengthen government. He urges voters to approve the amendment, asserting that equal suffrage would make California's democracy more representative and effective.
Date: August 2, 1911
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The Census of 1852 collection includes enumerations of California's 32 counties (at that time), arranged into 126 volumes. Schedule I enumerated the county's inhabitants, while schedule II enurmerated economic production. Many pages of this volume are damaged.
Date: 1852
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Text of statute for reparations for employees of Japanese descent who were dismissed during WWII
Date: Undated
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Summary of discussion regarding the need for a comprehensive written plan for evacuation, including plan for equipment and staffing
Date: March 20, 1942
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Caption: "Industrial Home for Blind, Oakland." Drawing by Alfred Eichler of California Industries for the Blind, Oakland Center, Industrial Home for the Blind. Project for Department of Education.
Date: undated
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Image of Census of 1852, page 186 from Calaveras County Schedule I Volume III.
Date: 1852
