CHS Library Catalog Record

		From the Library Catalog:
Call Number		MSS 993
Author		Mallory, William L., 1931-
Title		William L. Mallory, Sr. papers, 1950-2003.
Description		16 cubic ft. (36 boxes).
Historical Note		William L. Mallory, Sr., the first African-American Majority Floor Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives, is a native of Cincinnati's West End and served as a member of the Ohio House from 1967 to 1994. He graduated from Central State University and taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati. He was active in numerous organizations and has received many honors. In 1986, he filed a lawsuit which resulted in the establishment of districts for the election of judges to the Hamilton County Municipal Court.
Summary		The collection reflects the legislative career and other interests and activities of William Mallory. It includes correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, press releases, campaign materials, legislation, committee minutes, certificates, programs, invitations, etc. Topics include colleges and universities, day care, drug education, education, housing, minority business, and reapportionment of legislative districts.
Restrictions		Some materials restricted.
Reproductions		In part, photocopies.
Citation		Cite as: William L. Mallory, Sr. Papers, 1950-2003, Mss 993, Cincinnati Historical Society, Cincinnati Museum Center.
General Note		Photographs located in the Photographs Department. Audiotapes located in the Audiovisual Department.
Finding Aid		For more information, consult the register, available online or in the Library.
Online File		View register for more information.
Subjects		African American legislators -- Ohio -- Hamilton County. Apportionment (Election law) -- Ohio. Chenault, Lucille. Cincinnati (Ohio) -- Archival resources. Cincinnati (Ohio) -- Biography. Day care centers -- Ohio. Drug abuse -- Study and teaching -- Ohio. Education -- Ohio. Elections -- Ohio -- Hamilton County. Hamilton County (Ohio) -- Politics and government. Housing -- Ohio. Judges -- Election -- Ohio -- Hamilton County. Legislators -- Ohio -- Hamilton County. Minority business enterprises -- Ohio. Ohio -- Politics and government. Older people -- Ohio. Politicians -- Ohio -- Hamilton County. Race discrimination -- Ohio. Radio scripts. Speeches. Technology -- Ohio. Universities and colleges -- Ohio. West End (Cincinnati, Ohio) -- Biography.
Other Authors		Mallory family.
Organizations		Black Elected Democrats of Ohio. Central State University (Wilberforce, Ohio) Cincinnati Convention Center. Democratic Party (Ohio) National Conference of State Legislatures. Ohio. General Assembly. House of Representatives. Ohio Science and Technology Commission. Read Ohio Action Committee. State 4-H Advisory Committee (Ohio) University of Cincinnati.