The Oregon Women's Political Caucus was founded in 1971 as a bipartisan group to advocate for increased involvement of women in Oregon politics. Founded by a variety of Oregon women already active in politics, including

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, Margie Hendriksen, and Jeanne Dost, the OWPC was officially incorporated on June 26, 1972. Its first State Convention was held in Salem on September 30, 1972, to adopt by-laws and elect co-coordinators. Members and honorees have included important Oregon political figures such as

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, Governor

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, and Eleanor R. Davis. Eventually focusing on the election of pro-choice candidates, whether male or female, to state and local political positions, one project of the OWPC was the creation of the Oregon Women's Campaign School.

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The Oregon Women's Political Caucus RecordsThe Oregon Women's Campaign SchoolEleanor R. Davis Papers 1971-2001
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(contain OWPC records)
Jeanne Dost Papers
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(contain OWPC records)
Oregon Women's Political History Collections
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Women in Oregon politics 1971 establishments in Oregon