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Douglas Ross Papers, 1967-2002

8 linear feet — 0.6 MB (online)

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Douglas Ross (1942- ) is a Michigan political figure. He has been active in many political organizations and the Democratic party and served as Michigan Director of Commerce and United States Assistant Secretary of Labor. He also ran, unsuccessfully, for governor of Michigan in 1998. Ross' main concerns are economic policy and education. He currently runs a charter school in Detroit, Michigan. The papers cover most of his career, especially as Michigan Senator and at the Department of Labor, and include his notes and articles, correspondence, publications, and videotapes.
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Political Involvement, 1960s, 1970s

Political Involvement 1960's and 1970's (0.5 linear feet, 1967-1972) contains materials related to Ross' early involvement in politics. It includes papers related to his work for various politicians and political groups. He founded the Michigan Citizens Lobby, which worked to get laws passed to benefit citizens, and served as executive director of Common Cause.