SECRETARY OF STATE
An Inventory of Its Growe (Joan) Files at the Minnesota Historical Society
Government Records
OVERVIEW
| Creator: | Minnesota. Secretary of State. | |
| Title: | Growe (Joan) files. | |
| Dates: | 1966-1998. | |
| Language: | Materials in English. | |
| Abstract: | Files documenting the activities of Joan Anderson Growe as Minnesota Secretary of State (1975-1998); a few files contain materials from earlier secretaries. | |
| Quantity: | 9.3 cubic feet (9 boxes and 1 partial box). | |
| Location: | See Detailed Description for shelf locations. |
SCOPE AND CONTENTS
Topics covered include: biographical data on Growe, CETA, corporate annual reports (H.F. 839), county auditors, city clerk elections, environment, Fair Campaign Practices Act, fiscal operations, Hennepin County, histories of the Office of Secretary of State and the vote in Minnesota, League of Minnesota Municipalities, League of Women Voters, Legislative Advisory Committee, legislature open day, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota business corporation law revision, Minnesota Education Association, Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Wellspring, municipal clerks, ombudsman, Perpich administration, sound clips (texts of radio spots), Women's Political Caucus, State Board of Investment, voter education and registration, and Growe's speaking engagements.
ARRANGEMENT
The records are organized into the following subseries:
| General correspondence, 1975-1976 | ||
| Telephone logs, 1976-1979) | ||
| Appearances, 1976 | ||
| Subject files, 1966-1978 (bulk 1974-1978) | ||
| Subject files, 1977-1998 | ||
| Chronological correspondence, 1989 | ||
| Voter education and elections, 1975-1998 | ||
| State Board of Investment, 1985-1998 | ||
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Availability:
The collection is open for research use.
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Minnesota. Secretary of State. Growe (Joan) Files. Minnesota Historical Society.
See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.
Accession Information:
Accession number(s): 981-208; 991-189; 992-102; 993-74; 994-57; 995-88; 2000-46; 2002-9; 2009-7
Processing Information:
Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Catalog ID number: 001729102
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
| 101.H.5.2F | General correspondence, 1975-1976. | ||||||||||
| A-S. | |||||||||||
| 101.H.5.3B | T-Z. | ||||||||||
| Telephone logs, 1976-1979. | |||||||||||
| Appearances, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Primarily appearance arrangements; a few speech notes. | |||||||||||
| 101.H.5.4F | Subject files, 1966-1978 (bulk 1974-1978): | ||||||||||
| Allyn, Richard B., Solicitor General, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Attorney General's opinions, 1974. | |||||||||||
| Ballots for 1978 primary, 1978. | |||||||||||
| Bar Association, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Bennett Family Park, 1976-1977. | |||||||||||
| Blue book, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Bumgarner, John (Rochester), 1975. | |||||||||||
| Carlson, Roy, 1975-1976. | |||||||||||
| Census revisions, 1970s. | |||||||||||
| CETA, Thorpe, 1976. | |||||||||||
| CETA, Mac Whatley, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Charitable trusts, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Complaints, 1974-1975. | |||||||||||
| Consular Corps, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Corporations Division, 1975. | |||||||||||
| H.F. 839 corporate annual reports, 1972-1976. | |||||||||||
| County auditors, 1975-1976. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Cummiskey v Evans, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Dayton-Hudson Corporation, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Democratic State-Wide Elected Officials Organization, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Donovan, NASS [National Association of Secretaries of State], 1976. | |||||||||||
| Eden Prairie Citizens Advisory Committee on Elections, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Editors letters, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Elections, city clerks, 1975-1977. | |||||||||||
| Ethics Commission, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Fiscal operations: General, 1976-1977. | |||||||||||
| Fiscal operations: Memos from Terri Elizondo, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Finance: Memos from Tom Watson, 1975-1976. | |||||||||||
| Gordon, Avron, 1976-1977. | |||||||||||
| Governors Citizens Council on Aging, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Governor Perpich's Forms Reduction Program, 1977. | |||||||||||
| Growe biographical file, 1975-1978. | |||||||||||
| Hearing Examiner, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Hennepin County, 1975-1976. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| History of the Office of Secretary of State, 1970-1974. | |||||||||||
| Independent-Republican Party, Neppl, 1977. | |||||||||||
| Indian Affairs, 1977. | |||||||||||
| Judicial Planning Committee, 1978. | |||||||||||
| Karth, Joseph E., 1976. | |||||||||||
| League of Minnesota Municipalities regional meetings, 1975. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| League of Women Voters, 1975-1976. | |||||||||||
| Legislative Advisory Committee, 1966-1976. | |||||||||||
| 101.H.5.5B | Legislature opening day materials, 1971, 1975, 1977. 3 folders. | ||||||||||
| Management study, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Memos to Dwight Wagenius, Attorney General, 1975-1976. | |||||||||||
| Metropolitan Council, 1975-1977. | |||||||||||
| Microfilm project, 1973-1975. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Analysis and Planning System, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Business Corporation Law revision, 1974-1975. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Education Association [MEA], 1975-1976. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Environmental Control Citizens Association [MECCA], 1976. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Historical Society, 1976-1977. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Press Council, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Press Council: Grievances, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Minnetonka city offices, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Miscellaneous, 1971-1977. | |||||||||||
| Municipal clerks, 1974-1976. | |||||||||||
| National Association of Secretaries of State [NASS], 1975. | |||||||||||
| NASS national convention, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Ombudsman, 1974-1977. | |||||||||||
| Overgaard bill: Campaign reform, 1972. | |||||||||||
| Press releases, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Prisoners Union, 1975-1976. | |||||||||||
| Publications Advisory Board, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Publications Advisory Board: Minutes, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Lawsuit: Sayer v Lord, et al, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Memos from Randy Sayers, 1977. | |||||||||||
| School children's letters, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Select Committee on Correctional Institute Closings, 1975. | |||||||||||
| 101.H.5.6F | Sound clips [texts of radio spots], 1975-1977. | ||||||||||
| Minnesota State Fair booth, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Vote '76 Project. | |||||||||||
| Women's Political Caucus, 1975-1976. | |||||||||||
| Speaking engagements, Minnesota Education Association, September-October 1975. 23 folders. | |||||||||||
| DFL News Bureau, 1975. | |||||||||||
| Subject files, 1977-1998: | |||||||||||
| Advisory Task Force on Minnesota Corporations, 1980. | |||||||||||
| Analysis to Determine the Feasibility of Computerization, February 1982. 1 volume. | |||||||||||
| Bipartisan Task Force on Election Reform, 1986. | |||||||||||
| Correspondence, 1979-1985. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Includes photographs. | |||||||||||
| Electoral College, December 16, 1996. | |||||||||||
| Electoral College history, 1980-1990. | |||||||||||
| Environment, 1986-1990. | |||||||||||
| Executive Council file: Ft. Snelling Officer’s Row/Golf Course, 1991-1992. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Fair Campaign Practices Act (210A), 1987-1988. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Governor Quie, 1979. | |||||||||||
| 101.H.5.7B | Growe Commission on Electoral Reform, 1994-1995: | ||||||||||
| The Commission was appointed by Secretary of State Growe to consider and recommend ways in which participation in Minnesota party processes might be increased. | |||||||||||
| Background and history, 1994-1995. | |||||||||||
| 110.C.4.6F | Minutes, September-December 1994. 5 folders. | ||||||||||
| Testimony and written proposals, 1994. | |||||||||||
| Handouts and statistics, 1994. | |||||||||||
| Copies of bills and amendments, 1995. | |||||||||||
| 101.H.5.7B | Newspaper clippings, 1994-1995. | ||||||||||
| Media advisories and press releases, 1994-1995. | |||||||||||
| Report, 1995. | |||||||||||
| History of the Vote/Voting in Minnesota: Lesson plan suggestions, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Indian women's life skills, 1977, 1979. | |||||||||||
| Legislative session, 1985-1986. | |||||||||||
| Legislature: Opening of the House, 1979. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| McManus, Thomas F., 1986. | |||||||||||
| Medal of Freedom Award certificate, 1998. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Wellspring: Corporate Takeover Committee, 1990-1991. 9 folders. | |||||||||||
| Political Action Committee to Make a Difference, 1979. | |||||||||||
| Presidential electors, 1984, 1988. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Press releases, 1981-1983, 1985-1986, 1991-1998. 6 folders. | |||||||||||
| Reapportionment, 1982. | |||||||||||
| Recycling Unlimited, Inc., 1985. | |||||||||||
| Rudy Perpich administration, 1980-1990. | |||||||||||
| Salary amendment (constitutional officers), 1980. | |||||||||||
| Sarna-Kroenig Optical Scan Bill, 1987. | |||||||||||
| Swearing in, 1979. | |||||||||||
| Testimony to House Election Committee, January 23, 1986. | |||||||||||
| Voter registration law: State agencies, 1987. | |||||||||||
| 2002 Fund, 1983. | |||||||||||
| Chronological correspondence, 1989. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Arranged in reverse chronological order. | |||||||||||
| 107.I.7.6F | Voter education and elections files, 1975-1998: | ||||||||||
| Get out the Vote campaign files, 1976-1996. 15 folders. | |||||||||||
| During each election year the Secretary of State’s office made a concerted effort to publicize and educate Minnesota voters about the need to vote. Records include correspondence with political parties, politicians, corporations, government agencies, media, and citizens; proclamations; statistics; reports; newspaper clippings; printed items; posters; news releases; public service announcement scripts; and photographs. These files are arranged in chronological order. | |||||||||||
| A3/ov4,Drawer 5 | Get out the Vote oversize posters: | ||||||||||
| Mumble. Grumble. Complain..., 1975. | |||||||||||
| In 1776 voting was a revolutionary idea. In 1976 it still is, 1976. | |||||||||||
| Bring a pal to the polls. Make it work twice as good,” 1982. | |||||||||||
| VOTE or something big will come out of the woods and grab you, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Student Voter Election/Registration Day. “Putting Students First,” circa 1996. | |||||||||||
| 107.I.7.6F | Proclamation: Minnesota the Votingest State in 1976, April 14, 1977. | ||||||||||
| Proclamation with a list of statistics concerning the state's best voter registration, greatest increase in voter registration and highest voting. Signed by Secretary of State Joan Growe and Governor Rudy Perpich. | |||||||||||
| Voting subject files, 1985-1996: | |||||||||||
| All-Mail voting test, 1987-1991. | |||||||||||
| Federal Motor Voter legislation, 1985-1993. | |||||||||||
| First Vote, 1988-1992. | |||||||||||
| Kids Vote, 1995. | |||||||||||
| Kids Voting Minnesota, 1996. | |||||||||||
| National Student Voter Education Day, 1996. | |||||||||||
| 70% Challenge, 1992. | |||||||||||
| Voter slogan contest, 1990. | |||||||||||
| Youth Vote: City of Minneapolis, 1991. | |||||||||||
| Precinct caucus files, 1972-1998: | |||||||||||
| During each election year the Secretary of State’s office made a concerted effort to publicize and educate Minnesota voters about the history and purpose of political party caucuses, and the need to participate. Records include correspondence with political parties, the League of Women Voters, politicians, media, and citizens; proclamations; statistics; reports; newspaper clippings; printed items; news releases; public service announcement scripts; speeches; and media kits. These files are arranged in chronological order. | |||||||||||
| 1972-1986. 6 folders. | |||||||||||
| 107.I.7.7B | 1988-1998. 9 folders. | ||||||||||
| General and primary elections files, 1975-1998: | |||||||||||
| During each election year the Secretary of State’s office marketed and promoted the right to vote and its essential role in a democracy. Secretary Growe predicted, often with great accuracy, the voter turnout for each election. Records include information concerning candidate filing for election; voter fraud; voter registration; voter turnout for primary, general and special elections; correspondence with county auditors, the League of Women Voters, corporations, and private citizens; news releases; newspaper clippings; reports; statistics; printed items; proclamations; and public service announcement scripts. These files are in chronological order. | |||||||||||
| Presidential electors primaries, 1975-1979. | |||||||||||
| Presidential electors, 1980. | |||||||||||
| Elections, 1984, 1986. | |||||||||||
| Constitutional amendments, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Department of Education/League of Women Voters Project, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Election, 1988. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Election Night Vote Tally Project, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Election turnout interviews, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Special elections, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Student mock election, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Voter participation, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Voter Registration Project, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Voter turnout prediction, 1988. | |||||||||||
| Elections, 1990. | |||||||||||
| Judicial elections, 1990. | |||||||||||
| Voter turnout prediction, 1990. | |||||||||||
| Presidential primary: Background information, 1991. | |||||||||||
| Presidential primary, 1992: | |||||||||||
| Issue: Mail ballot, 1992. | |||||||||||
| Issue: Regional primaries, 1992. | |||||||||||
| Legislation, 1992. | |||||||||||
| Media, 1992. | |||||||||||
| State elections, 1996. 5 folders. | |||||||||||
| 107.I.7.8F | State elections, 1998. 3 folders. | ||||||||||
| State Board of Investment files, 1985-1998: | |||||||||||
| Correspondence, 1990, 1996-1998. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Meeting files, 1986-1998: | |||||||||||
| South Africa Task Force, 1986. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Tobacco, 1998. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Wellspring Committee, 1991. | |||||||||||
| Subject files, 1987-1998: | |||||||||||
| Alcohol/Tobacco: Remove investment restrictions, 1993. | |||||||||||
| Equity managers, 1987-1988. | |||||||||||
| Growe Resolution: “No new investment” in tobacco companies, 1996. | |||||||||||
| International investing, 1992-1996. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| International investing decision, 1992. | |||||||||||
| Re-Investing in South Africa, 1993. | |||||||||||
| South Africa divestment, 1985. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| South Africa investment, 1991-1993. | |||||||||||
| Tobacco, 1993-1998: | |||||||||||
| Abandon stock articles, 1996-1997. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Articles, 1996-1997. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Correspondence, 1996-1998. | |||||||||||
| History, 1993-1998. | |||||||||||
| Investments issue, 1995-1998. | |||||||||||
| Tobacco Resolution, December 1997. | |||||||||||
| Valdez principles, 1991. | |||||||||||
| Principles concerning corporate environmental responsibility and investing. | |||||||||||
CATALOG HEADINGS
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
- Topics:
- Corporation law -- Minnesota.
- Corporation reports -- Law and legislation -- Minnesota.
- County officials and employees -- Minnesota.
- Environmental policy -- Minnesota.
- Investments, South African.
- Ombudspersons -- Minnesota.
- Suffrage -- Minnesota -- History.
- Town clerks -- Minnesota.
- Voting.
- Persons:
- Growe, Joan Anderson.
- Organizations:
- League of Minnesota Municipalities.
- Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area.
- Minnesota.
- Minnesota. Governor (1976-1979 : Perpich).
- Minnesota. Legislature. Legislative Advisory Committee.
- Minnesota. Governor (1983-1991 : Perpich).
- Minnesota. State Board of Investment.
- Minnesota. Secretary of State. -- Appropriations and expenditures.
- Minnesota. Secretary of State. -- History.
- Minnesota Education Association.
- Minnesota Historical Society.
- Minnesota League of Women Voters.
- Minnesota Wellspring.
- Minnesota Women's Political Caucus.
- United States.
- Places:
- Hennepin County (Minn.)
- Document Types:
- Radio scripts.
- Press releases.
- Photographs.
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