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Voter Registration in Texas
“Voter Registration in Texas” is a voter handbook produced in 1990, available in both English and Spanish, by George S. Bayoud, Jr., Secretary of State of Texas, in lead up to the 1990 Elections in Texas. The guide is designed to inform Texans about voter qualifications, the voter registration process, such as obtaining the voter certificate, registering when change of address occurs and/or in case of name change.
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A Guide to Conducting a Successful Voter Registration/Education Drive
“A Guide to Conducting a Successful Voter Registration/ Education Drive” is a Voter Registration Manual produced in 1991, as a result of a Texas voter registration drive program, by John Hannah, Jr., Secretary of State of Texas and intended to help community units plan and conduct effective voter registration drives among eligible voters to encourage voter registration. The manual discusses how to organize a voter registration drive, different methods of structuring the campaign, press and publicity coverage, materials required and ideas for following up after the drive has been completed. Additionally, it contains a 1992 Election Calendar with the most important dates of the 1992 Elections. The manual also contains a voter registration application sample to be distributed.
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About Your Right to Vote
“About Your Right to Vote,” is a civic education packet published 1991 that covers the history America’s electoral process. The literature includes a timeline of voter participation rights, an explanation of the voter registration process and answers to some basic questions regarding the physical act of voting.
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Alcohol & Drug Awareness Program
This 1991 booklet was designed to educate youth in the state of Georgia about the dangers driving when under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The literature describes the many adverse effects of drugs and alcohol and goes into detail about their physical, mental and emotional effects. The piece then goes on to describe the legal implications of being caught operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The document uses cartoons and interactive games to convey its message.
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Presidential Classroom Invites High School Students to…
“Presidential Classroom invites Students To… Experience a Week in our Nation’s Capital” is a brochure, released on July 10th 1991 by A Presidential Classroom for Young Americans which informs students of the 1992 Presidential Classroom program in Washington D.C. The document states that students will observe government interaction and meet with influential leaders as well as outlining the application process. The program is set to run on several different class dates throughout the year 1992 – a USA Presidential Election year.
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Registration and Voting Information for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities in Chicago
This booklet, published in October of 1991, was distributed to help elderly and disabled people from Chicago, Illinois. The literature contains information regarding how to deal with registering under a changed name or address, what the necessary steps for voting are and how to fill out a registration card as well as information regarding the assistance of the hearing impaired and handicapped. The piece also goes over absentee voting for a hospitalized voter. There is also a Spanish version of the document included.
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Speak Up!
In 1991 the Acorn Book Corporation published the guide, “Speak Up: Making Government Work For You” in order to educate citizens on their ability to effect local and federal government. This booklet illustrates the importance of the role of the citizen in the American political structure and provides examples on how to become more directly involved. For example, instructions as to how to write a letter to an elected official properly complete with a sample letter is provided as well as basic information on how the legislative system works. Also included is a list of Washington D.C. contact information and other resources in order to promote more direct political involvement by citizens in America.
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Voter Guide -- Queens
“Voter Guide-Queens” is a voter handbook, available in both English and Spanish, published in 1991 by the New York City Campaign Finance Board, in lead up to the November 5, 1991 General Elections. The guide is meant to provide voters with information about voting, to inform them about their rights as voters and the procedures that lead to a correct exercise of voting. The Guide also contains the list of the candidates, running for the Queens General Elections for City Council, with their background information and personal statements. The Guide also includes a chapter on the NYC Campaign Finance Program to explain how this program helps make local elections more competitive and democratic.
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Handbook of Illinois Government 1991-1992
The “Handbook of Illinois Government 1991-1992” contains a wealth of information related to the legislative structure and governance practices of Illinois' state government. The book contains chapters on topics such as the state’s general assembly and courts and also features sections on the electoral process in the state as well as biographies of the states US senators, and state politicians. The piece also includes a copy of Illinois’ “Constitution of 1970” as created by Illinois’ 6th Constitutional Congress and an application to change voter registration district in cases of a changed primary domicile.