Civil Rights
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:
Alice Lovina Manning papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2102
Abstract
The Alice Lovina Manning papers (1883-1949) contain a paper written by Manning on women's rights in Utah, correspondence, newspaper clippings, a family history, report cards, and a biography. Manning (1877-1944), originally from Iowa came to Utah in 1897, she graduated from the University of Utah and was a teacher for several years. Eventually Manning became a legal secretary and she would go on to attain her law degree. Manning was honored as the fourth woman to be admitted into the Utah bar.
Dates:
1883-1949
Beatrice Peterson Marchant papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0754
Abstract
The Beatrice Peterson Marchant papers (1879-2000) contain Marchant's research on the John Birch Society and the Equal Rights Amendment. Included is a paper written by Marchant entitled "The John Birch Society and the Mormon Church." Also included are eleven scrapbooks of correspondence, newspaper articles and pamphlets collected by Mrs. Marchant from 1969 to 1996.
Dates:
1879-2000
Michael Martinez papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2749
Abstract
The Michael Martinez papers (1956-2013) contain the professional papers of this Utah attorney, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Utah State Bar, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Utah Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and the Small Business Administration. Michael Martinez was the third Hispanic person to graduate from the University Of Utah School Of Law, and the first to practice law in Utah.
Dates:
1956-2013
Mike M. Masaoka papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0656
Abstract
Mike M. Masaoka served as National Secretary (1941-1943) and Washington lobbyist (1945-1953) for the Japanese American Citizens' League. He was a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II and served as president of the Japan-America Society. He was active in issues of immigration reform and compensation for victims of wartime internment. The collection includes scrapbooks, yearbooks, correspondence, court and congressional documents, articles, oral history transcripts, and...
Dates:
1931-1991
Shigeru Matsukawa papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1956
Abstract
The Shigeru Matsukawa papers (1940s) contain material related to Matsukawa's service in the 442nd combat team during World War II. The collection includes material printed by the U. S. Army and news clippings.
Dates:
1945
Daniel McCool papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2435
Abstract
The Daniel McCool papers (1888-2008) contain correspondence, research files, published and unpublished articles, news clippings, legal documents, government publications, pamphlets, brochures, and interview transcripts. Daniel McCool has taught at the University of Arizona, Texas A&M University, and the University of Utah. Formerly the Director of the American West Center at the University of Utah, McCool is currently the Director of Environmental Studies.
Dates:
1888-2008
Tsutomu (Stormy) Mitsui papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2644
Abstract
The Tsutomu (Stormy) Mitsui papers (1940-1984) contain scrapbooks, greeting cards, notebooks, calendars, and personal memorabilia. Mitsui served in the United States Army in World War II. After the war he returned to Salt Lake City and operated the City Cafe.
Dates:
1940-1984
Allan Moll papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1716
Abstract
The Allan Moll papers (1965) contain a letter from Geoff Edwards to Moll, a roster, and a schedule for the Civil Rights Day program. Moll worked as a news anchor on Channel 4 from 1965 to 1976. He also ran as the democratic candidate for Salt lake County Attorney.
Dates:
1965
S. Floyd Mori papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2203
Abstract
The S. Floyd Mori papers (1962-2005) contain correspondence, scrapbooks, student papers, meeting minutes, reports, memoranda, brochures, pamphlets, and memorabilia related to Mori's activities with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). Also included are documents related to his tenure as a California State Assemblyman. Mori attended schools in Utah and California and received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Brigham Young University. He started an international consulting firm...
Dates:
1962-2005
Toshiko Marian Morimoto autobiography
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2190
Abstract
The Toshiko Marian Morimoto autobiography (1981) consist of an unpublished memoir written by Mormioto for her children.
Dates:
1981