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 lists, and mailing lists.

Dates

Creation: 1970 - 1981

Creator

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

Access

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

History

The Camden Area Community Concerns Council (CACCC) was an independent community organization in the Camden Neighborhood of north Minneapolis 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, development of 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

Minneapolis and Hennepin County Vertical Subject Files Housing: North River Gardens

"Plug-in" periodical 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.

Separated Materials

M/A 0225 Collection on the Way Center
M/A 0222 Northside Settlement Services, Inc. Records
M/A 0223 Victory Neighborhood Council Records

Processing Information

Processing was financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.