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Unruh, Paula, Oklahoma State GOP chairperson (1975-1977), 1929-2021

 Person

Biographical:

Paula Unruh, a longtime Republican Party activist, promoted GOP candidates for over fifty years. Especially active in the Tulsa area, she also served as the campaign coordinator for Arkansas Governor Frank White in the 1980s. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Unruh attended the University of Arkansas and the University of Tulsa. Her work in politics included serving as a staff member for Representative Page H. Belcher, the veteran Oklahoma congressman from the First District, in the 1950s. She also worked for the Department of Energy and the Department of Commerce in the 1980s. In 1978 and 1994, she made two unsuccessful campaigns for Oklahoma's First District congressional seat. In addition, Unruh served as Oklahoma's state GOP chairperson from 1975-1977, during which time she also chaired the Southern Association of Republican State Chairmen.

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

1974 Campaign Schedule for Henry Bellmon, 1974-10-26

 Item — Box 2: Series CAC_PP_075_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_PP_075_1_2_1_0063

1979 Radio Poll Results: Connally Leads Kennedy in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1979-09-28

 Item — Box 2: Series CAC_PP_075_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0037

1988 Presidential Preference Selection Committee Meeting Minutes, 1988-02-10

 File — Box 2: Series CAC_PP_075_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_PP_075_1_2_18_0036

1994 - United States House of Representatives Offices and Issue Campaigns - Paula Unruh - "Only One", 1994-01-01 - 1994-12-31

 Item — Box Box Coldstorage 1: Series PCC-KANTER-HOR; Series PCC-KANTER-ATTORNEYGEN; Series PCC-KANTER-BALLOT-CAMPAIGN; Series PCC-KANTER-CITY/COUNTY; Series PCC-KANTER-EDUCATION; Series PCC-KANTER-CITY/COUNTY: Series PCC-KANTER-HOR: Series PCC-KANTER-HOR
Identifier: P-1479-72862

A Letter of Appreciation to Senator Robert Dole, 1988-05-16

 File — Box 2: Series CAC_PP_075_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_PP_075_1_2_18_0043

Instructions for Nixon Campaign Workers: Getting Out The Vote, 1972-01-01 - 1972-12-31

 Item — Box 3: Series CAC_PP_075_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0021

Invitation to Attend a Reception Honoring Senator Barry Goldwater, 1972-01-01 - 1972-12-31

 Item — Box 3: Series CAC_PP_075_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0005