California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections

Commons (Dorman) Education Collection, 1960-1975


Dorman Commons Education Collection, 1960-1975

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
14 boxes (24 linear feet)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Dorman Commons Education Collection. California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections


Background

Scope and content:

Dorman Commons, an oil company executive and self-identified liberal Democrat, was a strong supporter of adequate state support for public education and supported both sex education and the teaching of evolution in the schools. He supported Wilson Riles against Conservative Max Rafferty in the 1970 campaign for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Materials on these two individuals and their campaigns are also included in the collection.


Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to the public.


Preferred citation:

Dorman Commons Education Collection. California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections


Location of this collection:
800 N. State College Blvd.
Pollak Library South, Room 352
Fullerton, CA 92834-4150, US

Contact:
(657) 278-3445