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Inventory of the Nolan Frizzelle Papers

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Inventory of the Nolan Frizzelle LP461 1 Papers Inventory of the Nolan Frizzelle Papers

Collection number: LP461

California State Archives Office of the Secretary of State Sacramento, California Processed by: Allan Jason Sarmiento Date Completed: October 2014 Encoded by: Paul Rendes © 2016 California Secretary of State. All rights reserved.

Descriptive Summary Title: Nolan Frizzelle Papers Dates: 1981-1992 Collection number: LP461 Creator: Nolan Frizzelle, California Legislator Collection Size: 3.5 cubic feet Repository: California State Archives Sacramento, California Abstract: Nolan Frizzelle served in the State Assembly from 1981 to 1992. The Nolan Frizzelle papers consist of 3.5 cubic feet of textual and photographic records and are organized into three record series: Bill Files, 1981-1992; Correspondence, 1981-1992; and Photographs, 1981-1992. Physical location: California State Archives Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English Access While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions. Publication Rights For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the California State Archives. Permission for reproduction or publication is given on behalf of the California State Archives as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives' collections. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Nolan Frizzelle papers, LP461:[folder number], California State Archives, Office of the Secretary of State, Sacramento, California. Acquisition and Custodial History The California State Archives acquired the Nolan Frizzelle papers in a series of three record transfers, beginning in 1992 (Accession Numbers: 92-11-14, 95-07-19 and 95-11-20). Biography Nolan Frizzelle, Republican, served in the California State Assembly from 1981 to 1992. He was elected in 1980 after defeating two-term Democratic incumbent Dennis Mangers. During his Assembly term he represented the 69th Assembly District, encompassing the Orange County cities of Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and a portion of Santa Ana. Frizzelle was born on October 18, 1921 in , California. He attended Beverly Hills High School, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. He took a temporary hiatus from college, while he served in the U.S. Marines during World War II. Frizzelle practiced optometry in Los Angeles and Newport Beach after receiving a doctoral degree in optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry.

Inventory of the Nolan Frizzelle LP461 2 Papers Frizzelle's association with the Republican Party predates his election to the California State Assembly. On March 19, 1964, Frizzelle defeated Vernon Davis of Fresno for president of the California Republican Assembly, a volunteer political organization. Under Frizzelle’s leadership, the California Republican Assembly supported as Republican Presidential Candidate. During the 1964 Republican National Convention, he served as one of California’s delegates. Later, he served on the California Republican Central Committee, the Los Angeles County Republican Committee, and the Costa Mesa Republican Assembly. Frizzelle passed away on January 31, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Ina, and six children. As a member in the State Assembly, Frizzelle's legislative interests were varied and included business growth, opposition to gun control laws, healthcare, public employee retirement, and public safety. He also authored numerous bills related to toll roads, providing the legislative framework that established pay-as-you-drive roads in Orange County and Riverside County. During his term in the California Legislature, Frizzelle served on the following committees according to the California Legislature at Sacramento (Handbooks), Assembly Final History, and Pocket Directory of the California Legislature. Standing Committees Education, 1991-1992 Governmental Organization, 1981-1982, 1985-1992 Health, 1983-1986 Labor and Employment, 1981-1982 *Vice Chair, 1981-1982 Natural Resources, 1989-1992 Public Employees and Retirement, 1983-1984 Public Employees, Retirement, and Social Security, 1986-1988 Public Safety, 1985-1986 Revenue and Tax, 1987-1988 Transportation, 1981-1986 *Vice Chair, 1985-1986 Utilities and Commerce, 1983-1984, 1989-1990 Ways and Means, 1981-1982, 1989-1992 Subcommittees Agricultural Labor Relations (Labor and Employment), 1981-1982 Child Labor (Labor and Employment), 1981-1982 Health Personnel (Health), 1985-1986 *Chair, 1985-1986 Health and Human Services (Health), 1991-1992 Health and Welfare, No. 1 (Ways and Means), 1981-1982, 1989-1990 Select Committee California Youth, 1981-1982 Joint Committees Legislative Audit, 1989-1992 Legislative Retirement, 1983-1984 State’s Economy, 1983-1990 Scope and Content The Nolan Frizzelle papers consist of 3.5 cubic feet of textual and photographic records covering the years from 1981 to 1992. The records are organized into three record series: Bill Files, 1981-1992; Correspondence, 1981-1992; and Photographs, 1981-1992. The Bill Files series encompasses the bulk of his collection, covering such subjects as the accountability of child welfare services (AB1837, 1989-1990; AB2394, 1991-1992), long-term healthcare (AB 977, 1985-1986), Medi-Cal regulations (AB2807, 1981-1982; AB3053, 1985-1986), senior care (AB519, 1987-1988; AB663, 1987-1988; AB3845, 1987-1988), public employees and retirement (AB3332, 1981-1982; AB763, 1987-1988; AB3503, 1991-1992), and transportation (AB1058, 1987-1988). The Correspondence series contains materials reflecting upon Frizzelle’s political activities during his tenure with the California State legislature. Notable subjects discussed in the correspondence include governmental organization, child

Inventory of the Nolan Frizzelle LP461 3 Papers welfare, public employees and retirement, senior healthcare, and transportation. Accruals No further accruals are expected. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Frizzelle, Nolan California. Public Employees' Retirement System Child welfare - California Transportation - California California. Legislature. Assembly. Health Committee

LP461:1-54 Series 1 Bill Files 1981-1992 Physical Description: 54 file folders Arrangement Arranged chronologically by legislative session, then numerically by bill number. Scope and Content Note Bill files were created by Nolan Frizzelle while he served as an Assembly Member from 1981 to 1992. The files may include bill analyses, amendments and resolutions, author’s statements, testimony, press releases, reports, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and committee statements that pertain to numerous issues of concern to Frizzelle. As an Assembly Member, Nolan Frizzelle’s legislative interests were varied. Some topics and bills of note include: child welfare services (AB2394, 1991-1992; AB1837, 1989-1990), long-term healthcare (AB 977, 1985-1986), Medi-Cal regulations (AB2807, 1981-1982; AB3053, 1985-1986), senior care (AB519, 1987-1988; AB663, 1987-1988; AB3845, 1987-1988), public employees and retirement (AB3332, 1981-1982; AB763, 1987-1988; AB3503, 1991-1992), and transportation (AB1058, 1987-1988). 1981-1982: AB512-AB3793, ACA53, ACR30, HR57 (7ff) LP461:1-7 1983-1984: AB209-AB3982, ACR119 (5ff) LP461:8-12 1985-1986: AB368-AB4176, AJR48-64 (14ff) LP461:13-26 1987-1988: AB237-AB4589 (10ff) LP461:27-36 1989-1990: AB458-AB4133, ACR82 (8ff) LP461:37-44 1991-1992: AB127-AB3503 (10ff) LP461:45-54

LP461:55-86 Series 2 Correspondence 1981-1992 Physical Description: 32 file folders Arrangement Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Scope and Content Note Sampled correspondence includes communication between Nolan Frizzelle and his fellow legislators, constituents, and agencies and organizations affected by specific legislation during his time in the State Assembly. The subjects of the correspondence pertain to Frizzelle's political interests, including governmental organization, child welfare, public employees and retirement, senior healthcare, and transportation.

Inventory of the Nolan Frizzelle LP461 4 Papers Series 3Photographs 1981-1992

LP461:87 Series 3 Photographs 1981-1992 Physical Description: 1 file folder Arrangement Arranged chronologically by date. Scope and Content Note This series includes photographs and negatives of Nolan Frizzelle during his State Assembly term. Included in this series are official legislative headshots, photographs of fundraising and political events, and a photograph of Frizzelle with former U.S. President George H.W. Bush.

Inventory of the Nolan Frizzelle LP461 5 Papers