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Douglas Ross (1942- ) is a Michigan political figure. He has been active in many political organizations and the Democratic party and served as Michigan Director of Commerce and United States Assistant Secretary of Labor. He also ran, unsuccessfully, for governor of Michigan in 1998. Ross’ main concerns are economic policy and education. He currently runs a charter school in Detroit, Michigan. The papers cover most of his career, especially as Michigan Senator and at the Department of Labor, and include his notes and articles, correspondence, publications, and videotapes.

Livonia, Michigan human rights organization; administrative files, correspondence, topical files, newsletters, and newspaper clippings relating to activities of the organization.

The records of the Livonia Citizens for Better Human Relations contain rich information relating to race relations in the Livonia community during the years 1963 to 1976. The organization's activities are best documented in the extensive Meeting Minutes and Newsletters. The efforts of LCBHR members to discourage prejudice and discrimination within the community are documented in letters to various political figures in the Correspondence, Topical Files, Newspaper Clippings, and Newsletters files.