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Michigan State Senate (1 linear foot, 1977-1982) documents Doug Ross' term in the Michigan State Senate. There are substantive files on a recall campaign against him, the Independent Business Research Institute in Michigan, the Democratic Citizens Caucus, Royal Oak Township services, and two Russian families whose emigration Ross assisted. There are also campaign financial records, news releases, newsletters, bills, clippings, and constituent mail .

United States Congress Campaign (0.2 linear feet, 1977-1982) includes papers related to Ross' unsuccessful campaign for United States Congress in 1982. The series is composed of newspaper articles, correspondence, and campaign advertisement materials.

Michigan Department of Commerce (0.2 linear feet, 1983-1993) documents Ross' service as Director of Commerce under the Blanchard Administration from 1984 to 1989. He worked to change Michigan's image to make the state more attractive for investment by corporations at a time when Michigan's economy was struggling and reorganized the Commerce Department. The papers include documents on economic strategy for Michigan and newspaper articles and correspondence as people react to his resignation.