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MC23. King Harvest Food Cooperative Records, 1973-1981

 Collection
Identifier: MC-23

Scope and Contents

Consumer cooperative founded in Springfield in 1972. Joined the Flatland Federation of Cooperative and Community Organizations in 1978.

Minutes, correspondece, by-laws, newsletters, work manuals, inventories, financial records, research materials documenting the Cooperative's philosophy, and documents detailing the goals and organizational structure of the Co-op are included. Also included are docuements detailing membership activities and responsibilities and the day-to-day operations and business transactions of the group.

Records concerning the participation of King Harvest in the Flatland Federation of Cooperative and Community Organizations, 1977-1980, a call log of the Full Circle Resource Exchange, 1977-1980, (a telephone service dedicated to free learning) are also included.

Of note are the King Harvest newsletters (Garbanzo Gazette, Tulip Times, and King Harvest News) and the Federation's newsletter, Cornland Infrequenter.

Dates

  • Created: 1973 - 1981
  • Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1983

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

None

Extent

1.50 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Alphabetical

Source of Acquisition

King Harvest Food Co-Op

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520