Camden Area Community Concerns Council Records

Collection

Identifier: M/A 0220

Staff Only

Description of Contents

This collection reflects Camden neighborhood's activities during the 1970s. The years 1977 and 1978 are most closely documented. The collection includes: CACCC meeting minutes (regular and annual) and correspondence, several versions of the neighborhood's history, the organization's by-laws and constitution, event descriptions, publicity flyers, and supporting information from CACCC. Other materials include maps, print photographs, communications between the board of directors, petitions, membership and mailing lists.

Dates

1970 - 1981

Creator

Camden Area Community Concerns Council (Minneapolis, Minn.) (Organization)

Access Restrictions

The collection is available for use in Special Collections during the department's open hours.

History

The Camden Area Community Concerns Council (CACCC) was an independent community organization which emphasized community input. It was open to all residents and committed to dealing with community problems. The CACCC sought to further community development, educate residents on civic matters, engage in job development for underemployed and unemployed youths, and improve the economic condition of senior citizens. The group sponsored and supported such projects as the creation of a community center, neighborhood beautification, developing a volunteer network to provide support services to senior citizens, and the curtailing of destructive real estate sales practices.

Extent

0.67 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Related Materials in Hennepin County Library Special Collections

Materials separated out and given own collection number include: M/A 0225 The Way Center; M/A 0222 Northside Settlement Services, Inc; M/A 0223 Victory Neighborhood Council; also Minneapolis and Hennepin County Vertical Subject Files Housing: North River Gardens. See also periodical "Plug-in" published by Council of Community Council, 1973.

The Minnesota Historical Society has a collection of material from the Camden Area Community Concerns Council, 1974-1995.