Overview of the Collection Creator. Title Bobbie Coray Papers Dates 1985-1995 (inclusive) 1985 1995 Quantity 19 es, (8.25 linear feet) Collection Number USU_COLL MSS 422 Summary This collection documents Bobbie Coray's career in public service, particularly her campaign as the Democratic candidate in Utah's First Congressional District race. Repository Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division Special Collections and Archives Merrill-Cazier Library Utah State University Logan, UT 84322-3000 Telephone: 435-797-2663 Fax: 435-797-2880 scweb@usu.edu Access Restrictions Not available through interlibrary loan. Additionally, contact information will be redacted from documents in boxes 10 and 11 until 2044. Languages English Biographical Note Bobbie Bicknell Coray was born June 17, 1946. Coray travelled extensively in her youth due to her father s career in the military. She attended schools in Turkey, Washington D.C., Colorado and Utah before graduating from Salt Lake City s East High in 1964. After high school, Coray attended the University of Utah where she received a bachelor s degree in education in 1972. While enrolled at the University of Utah she met her husband Chris Coray and the couple married in 1967. In addition to her degree in education, Coray also studied architecture at Idaho State University from 1973 to 1975. Coray s career in public service began with her position on the Hillcrest Elementary PTA council in 1976. She continued to serve in the public sphere and was appointed as Director of Economic Development for Cache County in 1985. In 1992 Pat Shea, the Utah Democratic gubernatorial candidate, requested that Coray be his running mate. After losing the race to Republican Michael Leavitt, Coray returned to state politics in as a challenger to Utah s first district congressional representative, Jim Hansen. Hansen soundly defeated Coray, but she remained active in Utah politics, serving as the state liquor commissioner in the early 2000s. At the time of processing Coray lived with her husband in Garden City, Utah. http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 1
Content The Bobbie Coray papers contain various documents, letters, and newspaper clippings regarding Utah political campaigns in the late 1980s and early to mid-1990s. The bulk of the collection consists of material from Bobbie Coray s campaign to unseat seven-term incumbent Congressman Jim Hansen. This portion of the collection includes correspondence with various individuals, special interest groups, and political action committees as well as campaign planning documents, pollster data, marketing and advertising documents, material related to Jim Hansen, and a large collection of newspaper clippings relating to both national and local political issues. This collection would be useful for anyone researching politics in Utah, specifically on the Democratic side. They provide insight into Democratic fundraising and election strategy in the mid-term elections, which ultimately led to the Republican sweep of both the House and Senate following the party s Contract with America. Coray s materials are particularly significant given that they offer a woman s perspective in what had traditionally been a male-dominated profession. Use of the Collection Restrictions on Use It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Bobbie Coray Papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head. Preferred Citation Initial Citation: Bobbie Coray Papers USU_COLL MSS 422, [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah. Following Citations:USU_COLL MSS 422, USUSCA. Administrative Information Arrangement This collection is arranged by topic. Processing Note Processed in May of 2016 Acquisition Information These materials were donated to Special Collections and Archives in 2004 by Bobbie Coray. Related Materials http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 2
The Papers of James V. Hansen, Coll MSS 351 Separated Materials The books and photographs in the collection were transferred to the respective curators. Bibliography Detailed of the Collection Bobbie Coray: Campaign for Congress Container(s) Bobbie Coray: General Correspondence 1 1 Thank you letters from various individuals including several corporations and Senator Bob Bennett and Congressman Jim Hansen. 1991-1991- 1 2 Various invitations to attend fundraising events. 1 3 Correspondence with several political consultants. 1 4 Correspondence with Utahans for Choice and Women s Campaign Fund. March to June 1 5 Correspondence with Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats (GLUD). 1 6 Fundraising letters. 1 7 Correspondence with various individuals regarding Democratic issues. 1 8 Thank you letters for volunteers of July 25th Parade in Ogden. 1 9 Conciliatory letters due to campaign loss. November http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 3
Correspondence with Political Action Committees (PACs) 1 10 Letters and accompanying literature regarding Emily s List. 1991-1 11 Correspondence and financial statements from various industrial and manufacturing labor unions. 1993-1 12 Correspondence and financial statements from various government employee Political Action Committees. 1993-1 13 Correspondence and financial statements regarding senior citizen, environmentalist and anti-nuclear PACs. 1993-1 14 Letters and financial statements from several union PACs, including the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. 1993-1 15 Letters, literature and financial reports from various women s PACs. 1993-1 16 Letters, literature, and financial reports from various service industry based unions, including the Brotherhood of Teamsters. 1993-1 17 Correspondence with various PACs containing or regarding questionnaires. 1 18 Letters, emails and faxes from the League of Conservation Voters. 2 1 Letter and House of Representative Bills from the League of Conservation Voters. 2 2 Correspondence and financial statements from various labor union PACs. 2 3 Letter and H.R. bills from the National Farmers Union Political Action Committee. October 6, 1991-1993- 1993-1993- 1993-1993- 1993- October 06 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 4
Political Action Committees (PACs) Documents 2 4 PAC Manager magazine article concerning Bill Orton and Rick Santorum with Bobbie Coray s notes. 1991 2 5 Financial reports and papers from various labor union PACs. 1993 2 6 Financial donation statements from various corporations and Political Action Committees. 1993 2 7 Notes and papers detailing how to obtain PAC money. 1986-2 8 Equipment Leasing Association of America newsletter and various PAC financial reports. 1993-2 9 Various PAC financial reports, literature regarding PACs and Federal Election Commission lists of PACs. 1993-1995 2 10 Financial donation reports and papers from healthcare profession related PACs. 1993-2 11 Applications and pledge to United We Stand America, Inc. and the Citizens Flag Alliance. 2 12 Papers, call lists, and legal sized data printouts for labor union PACs. (See legal box 16 Fd: 8) 2 13 Papers, call lists and legal sized data printouts for special interest group PACs. (See legal box 16 Fd: 9) 2 14 Various papers and financial statements regarding pro- Israel PACs. 2 15 Federal Election Commission Congressional Fundraising Report. April 28, 1995 2 16 Campaign Funding: Let s Give Elections Back to the People by Richard G. Mueller. Undated 1991 1993 1993 1986-1993- 1993-1995 1993-1995 April 28 Undated http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 5
Campaign Data 3 1 Statewide questionnaire results: questions 9a, 11 and 12 with The Model Plan. 1985-1985- 3 2 Sample-polling survey. 1993 1993 3 3 Sample focus group survey. 3 4 Statewide questionnaire results: questions 19a and 19b. c. 3 5 Papers relating to The Feldman Group Inc. polling company. June 29, 3 6 Political polling data and Coray s notes regarding the data. June c. June 29 June 3 7 Favorability polling data. June June 3 8 A tabular report survey of probable voters in Utah. June 3 9 Polling data for the first Congressional District of Utah. July 21, June July 21 3 10 Political polling data sheet. Undated Undated 3 11 Political polling data sheet with notes. Undated Undated 3 12 Political polling data: gender, religious activity, employment. Undated Undated Coray for Congress: Campaign Advertising 4 1 Material related to media consultant firm Paul Kinney Productions, and Democratic Party consultants. 1993-1993- http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 6
4 2 Campaign sign and bumper sticker prints. c. c. 4 3 Documents and legal papers from Fenn-King-Murphy Communications, a campaign and media consultant firm. 4 4 Instructions and drafts relating to the development of the Coray for Congress campaign brochure. c. 4 5 Unbound copies of press packets from Coray for Congress. c. 4 6 Bound copies of press packets from Coray for Congress. c. 4 7 Draft copies of press packets from Coray for Congress. c. c. c. c. c. 4 8 List of various media outlet contacts. c. c. 4 9 Fenn-King-Murphy Communications advertising plans. c. 4 10 Bobbie Coray Announcement Press Packet. March 10, 4 11 Papers from Project Vote Smart, a non-partisan media outlet. July 11, c. March 10 July 11 4 12 Papers regarding Reagan Advertising. August 2, August 2 4 13 Impact Design papers, sign and flyer drafts. August August 4 14 Papers regarding several aerial advertising firms. c. c. 5 1 Fenn-King-Murphy television ad scripts. September 19, 5 2 Scrapbook of various campaign signs and brochures. c. September 19 c. 5 3 Utah Press Association advertising papers. c. c. http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 7
5 4 with papers from Direct Response political advertising firm. c. 5 5 Papers regarding the role of the media in the election. 1995 c. 1995 Coray for Congress: Campaign Plan 6 1 Copies of campaign plans for various politicians. 1986-1992 1986-1992 6 2 Campaign headquarters planning. c. c. 6 3 Davis County campaign plan. May 17, May 17 6 4 Weber County campaign plan. May 17, May 17 6 5 Coray for Congress payments. September 6, September 6 6 6 Unbound draft copy of Bobbie Coray for Congress Campaign Plan. June 24, 6 7 Bound copies of the Bobbie Coray for Congress Campaign Plan and Strategic Plan for Bobbie Coray. c. June 24 c. 6 8 Papers regarding campaign-financing plan. c. c. Coray for Congress: Positions on Political Issues 6 9 Papers regarding the Middle Income Tax Cut Initiative. 1993-6 10 Papers relating to Coray s stance on the possible closure of Hill Air Force Base. c. 1993- c. http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 8
6 11 Assorted speeches, notes, and papers regarding various topics including: gun regulation, education, economics, and healthcare. 6 12 Copy of Pam Maraldo s speech regarding Planned Parenthood. March 5, March 5 6 13 Papers regarding education issues. 6 14 Assorted newsletters, papers, and correspondence relating to policy Development. 6 15 Documents relating to chemical weapons use and disposal. 7 1 Official campaign release statements of Coray s positon on issues. 7 2 Draft copies of Bobbie Coray on the Issues. c. c. 7 3 Various papers regarding gun control and gun violence. 7 4 Papers regarding crime punishment and prevention. 7 5 Bobbie Coray s position on U.S./Israel Relations. 7 6 Binder containing information regarding issues such as: education, healthcare, defense, seniors, crime and agriculture. 7 7 Booklet with information about the General Agreement On Trades and Tariffs (GATT). 7 8 Letter outlining Coray s position on gay marriage. c. c. 7 9 Booklet of Air Force Association Policy. 1995 1995 Coray for Congress: Fund Raising http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 9
7 10 Campaign donation envelope Bobbie Bucks from Bobbie Backers. c. c. 7 11 Samples of fund raising letters. c. c. 7 12 Fundraising Events instruction packet. c. c. 7 13 Flyers and invitations regarding fund raising events. c. 7 14 Material regarding the Alta Club Fundraising event. June 23, 7 15 Material and notes from Coray s trip to the Women s Campaign Fund conference in Washington D.C. June June 23 June Material Regarding Congressman Jim Hansen 8 1 Coray s personal notes regarding Jim Hansen. c. c. 8 2 Material from the Coray campaign attacking Jim Hansen. c. 8 3 Various papers relating to Jim Hansen s effectiveness in office. 8 4 Information packet containing details about Hansen s career as a congressional representative. 8 5 Handouts, fliers, papers and correspondence from Jim Hansen and other Republicans campaigns. c. c. c. General Campaign Documents 8 6 Bobbie Coray s campaign notes. 8 7 Bobbie Coray s campaign log. 8 8 Several campaign speeches with handwritten notes. http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 10
8 9 Various Bobbie Coray resumes. c. 8 10 Material regarding Dr. Laura D Andrea Tyson s, member of the Council of Economic Advisors, travel and luncheon. 8 11 Fax templates and blank Coray for Congress letterhead. c. c. 8 12 General election papers and sample ballots. 8 13 Notes and papers from Coray s trip to St. George, Utah. June 10, June 10 8 14 Notes and papers regarding campaign volunteers. 8 15 Bobbie Coray call lists, notes and phone call schedule. 8 16 Audio recordings from various campaign events. 8 17 Floppy disc labeled Eccles.txt. Undated Undated Newspaper Article Clippings and Copies 9 1 Utah Press Association news clippings mostly concerning Thiokol and Hill Air Force Base. 9 2 Herald Journal articles about public health issues. 9 3 Copies of articles from various newspapers regarding Coray s plans to run for office. 9 4 Faxed copies of newspaper clips regarding the race. 9 5 Political cartoons from various news outlets. 9 6 Network article regarding the first congressional district race. October October http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 11
9 7 Newspaper articles regarding taxes and other local issues. 9 8 Newspaper articles from various sources regarding political parties in Utah. 9 9 Newspaper articles concerning Jim Hansen and Bobbie Coray. 9 10 Articles concerning national and Utah political issues. 9 11 News articles about Bobbie Coray. 9 12 News articles regarding various issues including: crime, education, and international events. 9 13 Newspaper articles regarding Utah Republican Party and members. Gunn McKay: 1988 Campaign for the First Congressional District, Container(s) 12 1 Gunn McKay for Congress financial reports. 1988-1999 1988-1999 12 2 Multiple audio recordings of Gunn McKay s campaign speeches. 1988 12 3 Correspondence from Gunn McKay s congressional campaign. 1988 1988 1988 Bobbie Coray: 1992 Campaign as Lieutenant Governor, Container(s) http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 12
12 4 Federal Election Commission list of receipts and expenditures. 1991-1992 12 5 Bobbie Coray s correspondence during campaign. 1991-1992 1991-1992 1991-1992 12 6 Ron Holt for Congress financial reports. December 4, 1992 1992 December 04 12 7 Various papers from Coray s campaign for Lt. Governor of Utah. 1992 13 1 Papers and speeches regarding issues and stances of Pat Shea and Bobbie Coray s campaign. 1992 13 2 Newspapers and other documents related to the Utah governor s race. 1992 13 3 Newspaper articles from various news outlets regarding campaign and Democratic National Convention. 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 13 4 Newspaper articles regarding election results. 1992 1992 13 5 Governor s Spring Gala Committee meeting. April 6, 1993 1993 April 06 Utah Democratic Party, Container(s) 13 6 Papers, handouts and articles of the Utah Democrat Committee and Association of State Democratic Chairs.1992-1995 1992-1995 13 7 Utah Democrat campaign literature. 13 8 Papers regarding the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 13
14 1 Various flyers and invitations for Utah Democrats regarding their events. 14 2 Papers regarding the Utah Democrat s campaign strategy. 14 3 Papers and program of the Utah Democratic Convention. 14 4 Various papers and packets relating to the Democratic National Committee. 1998 1998 Notable Campaigns, Container(s) 14 5 News articles and other material regarding Mitt Romney s campaign for Massachusetts senator. 14 6 Material, including financial reports, regarding Bill Orton s campaign for re-election to congress. Bobbie Coray Personal Material, Container(s) 14 7 Material relating to a vacation to California. Undated Undated Bobbie Coray: Cache Valley Economic Development, Container(s) http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 14
15 1 Awards and photographs of plaques from Coray s time on the Cache County Economic Development Council. 1985-1987 15 2 Thank you letters from various corporations and individuals. 1986-1988 15 3 Correspondence as director of Cache Valley Economic development. 1987-1991 15 4 Handouts and brochures regarding Cache County and Utah economics. 1990-1995 15 5 News articles regarding tourism and business appeal of Logan, Utah. 1992-1993 1985-1987 1986-1988 1987-1991 1990-1995 1992-1993 15 6 Various papers regarding METRO Utah, Inc. 1992-1993 1992-1993 15 7 Assorted notes, booklets, and guides relating to economics and business. 1992-1995 16 1 Cache County economic data and demographics. 1993-16 2 Cache Valley General Plan booklet, slides and flow chart. January 1993 16 3 Assorted documents relating to Cache County economic development post election. 1995 16 4 Booklets, and papers regarding the White House Conference on Small Business. June 1995 1992-1995 1993-1993 January 1995 1995 June 16 5 Cache County Clerk race material. Undated Undated 16 6 Assorted businesses cards. Undated Undated 16 7 Bobbie Coray s economic development speech and overhead slides. Undated 16 8 Papers, call lists, and legal sized data printouts for labor union PACs. (From box 2 Fd: 12) Undated Undated http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 15
16 9 Papers, call lists and legal sized data printouts for special interest group PACs. (From box 2 Fd: 13) Undated Names and Subjects Finding aid/register created by Cody Patton and Clint Pumphrey 2016 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv16729 16