Fred Farr Papers
Abstract
Materials related to the political and civic career of Senator Fred Farr. The papers cover 1941-1995. Farr was elected to the California State Senate in 1955, becoming the first Democrat in 43 years to represent Monterey County. His legislative efforts focused on environmental protection, authoring significant environmental and state planning legislation, and establishing California's scenic highway program. Other issues covered: abolishment of the death penalty, civil rights and conservation.
Dates
- 1941-01-01 - 1995-01-01
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available for research by appointment only. Please contact Archives and Special Collections staff in advance to request access.
Extent
25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Fred Farr Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the California State University, Monterey Bay Archives and Special Collections Repository
Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library
100 Campus Center
Seaside CA 93955 United States
archives@csumb.edu