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Civic Activism

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:

"Americanism Up Front" Seminar participant materials

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1093
Abstract

The "Americanism Up Front" Seminar participant materials (1958-1961) consist of pamphlets and books given to participants in an anti-communism seminar sponsored by the Utah National Guard in 1961. Also included are transcripts of speeches given at the seminar.

Dates: 1958-1961

J. Gordon and Betty M. Browning papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1874
Abstract

The J. Gordon and Betty M. Browning papers (1874-1999) are a collection of documents from the Browning, Foulger, and Menick families. The Brownings were politically active in the Utah Democratic Party. J. Gordon Browning had a career in radio.

Dates: 1874-1999

Vervene "Vee" Carlisle photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0151
Abstract The Vervene "Vee" Carlisle photograph collection contains photograph of Vee Carlisle's political career. She was a Utah business woman, politician and activist for more than fifty years. She was also a significant contributor to Utah's historic preservation programs and women's rights. This collection includes photos of her involvement with the Devereaux House, the Edge of the Cedars Monument, and many publicity...
Dates: 1970s-2002

Carol L. Clark papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2758
Abstract

The Carol L. Clark papers (1968-2002) consist of periodicals, correspondence, articles, and other documents pertaining to her career as the Consumer Education Specialist for the Utah Attorney General's Office (1982-1985). This collection also contains documents pertaining to Clark's move to Utah's Department of Economic Development as the Women's Bureau Director (1986). The collection also contains other articles, periodicals, and brochures written by or pertaining to Clark.

Dates: 1968-2002

Community Action Program records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0460
Abstract The Community Action Program records (1971-1981) consist of materials for the Salt Lake Community Action Program (CAP) and the Central City Neighborhood Council (CCNC), an agency within the CAP. Included are guidelines, publications, minutes, financial records, staff reports, committee materials, studies, news clippings, and other papers. The Salt Lake Area Community Action Program began operating in 1965 and sponsored programs to help with the social and economic problems associated with...
Dates: 1971-1981

Tim DeChristopher protest collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2739
Abstract

The Tim DeChristopher protest collection (2011) consists of flyers and brochures announcing protests in solidarity with Tim DeChristopher. DeChristopher disrupted a U.S. Bureau of Land Mangement oil and gas lease auction December 19, 2008, in Salt Lake City, Utah. A federal grand jury handed up a two-count felony indictment against DeChristopher that accused him of violating the terms of the auction he promised to observe when he signed up to bid.

Dates: 2011

Stephen Gary Erickson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1961
Abstract The Stephen Gary Erikson papers (1957-2016) contain materials documenting Erickson's activities in opposition to the manufacture, testing, and storage of weapons of mass destruction in Utah and the Intermountain West. Included are correspondence, financial records, pamphlets, publications, news clippings, and maps. The bulk of the materials relate to Erickson's work with the non-profit organizations Downwinders and Western Solidarity. The Stephen Gary Erikson papers also contain materials...
Dates: 1957-2016

Stephen Gary Erickson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1050
Abstract

The Stephen Gary Erickson photograph collection contain materials documenting Erickson's activities in opposition to the manufacture, testing, and storage of weapons of mass destruction in Utah and the Intermountain West.

Dates: 1950-2009

Edwin Brown Firmage papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1074
Abstract

The Edwin Brown Firmage papers (1780-2014) consist of speeches, essays, articles, book drafts, notes, correspondence, news letters, pamphlets, and reports, among other papers, surrounding Firmage's vast interests. Firmage is a former professor of international and constitutional law at the University of Utah.

Dates: 1780-2014

Edwin Brown Firmage photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0875
Abstract

The Edwin Brown Firmage photograph collection contains photographs, slides, negatives, and photo albums of Edwin Brown Firmage and his family that date from 1913 to around 2004. People who appear in this collection include E.B. Firmage's grandparents Edwin D. Firmage and Mirian Reddon Firmage, his parents Edwin R. Firmage and Mary Brown Firmage, and finally E.B. Firmage himself from childhood to elderly with his wife and children. Other friends and family members are also throughout.

Dates: 1913-2004

Gandhi Alliance for Peace records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3010
Abstract

The Gandhi Alliance for Peace records (1999-2016) consist of meeting minutes, newsletters, articles, pamphlets, and correspondence related to the advocacy work of the Gandhi Alliance for Peace.

Dates: 1999-2016

Tina Gonzales Garcia family video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0997
Abstract

The Tina Gonzales Garcia family video collection (1986-1991) consists of digital copies of two documentaries relating to issues Garcia espoused as an activist for the Hispanic communit: "A Rising Voice" describes the situation of the Hispanic community and their struggle for prosperity. "Wrath of Grapes" is a film about pesticide contamination in grape farming in California.

Dates: 1986-1991

Bae B. Gardner papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1829
Abstract

The Bae B. Gardner papers (1910-1997) contain diaries, correspondence, notebooks, essays, speeches, various articles and publications, and news clippings. Gardner was an employee at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. Most of the collection contains information on Robert H. Hinckley, who founded the Hinckley Institute, and politics in general. Gardner grew up in Hinckley, Utah.

Dates: 1910-1997

Bae B. Gardner photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0855
Abstract

The Bae B. Gardner photograph collection contains images related to Gardner's work at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. Gardner grew up in Hinckley, Utah.

Dates: 1950-1980

J. Michael Hansen letter

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Identifier: ACCN 2406
Abstract

The J. Michael Hansen letter was written to the Utah Congressional Delegation regarding beginning the impeachment process of President George W. Bush.

Dates: 2000s

Ammon Hennacy papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0555
Abstract The Ammon Hennacy papers (1823-2001, bulk 1945-1970) comprise the personal papers and publications of Hennacy (1893-1970) best known for his work in operating the Joe Hill Hospitality House for transients in Salt Lake City, Utah. Included are correspondence from his daughters, letters to Hennacy's wife, Joan Thomas, from her family, and letters from friends in sympathy of Hennacy's death. Also included are marriage, birth, baptism, and divorce certificates, as well as Hennacy's posters,...
Dates: 1823-2001; Majority of material found within 1945-1970

Ammon Hennacy photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0471
Abstract

The Ammon Hennacy photograph collection documents a small part of the early personal life of Ammon Hennacy, but primarily shows his professional side. Part of the collection briefly documents Joe Hill, labor leader who was executed by the state of Utah in the early 20th century.

Dates: circa 1913-1980

Sonia Johnson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0099
Abstract

The Sonia Johnson photograph collection contains photographs and slides of Equal Rights Amendment demonstrations in Salt Lake City and elsewhere. Also in the collection are photographs taken from television of the excommunication trial of Sonia Johnson as well as some miscellaneous photographs.

Dates: 1979-1981

Frank H. Jonas photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0035
Abstract

The Frank H. Jonas photograph collection contains portraits of Frank Jonas and his wife, portraits of American political leaders and negatives of technical drawings.

Dates: 1940-1976

Charles Kingston letterpress book

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2590
Abstract

The Charles Kingston letterpress book (1900-1905) contains copies of correspondence regarding Wyoming land transactions, local affairs in Evanston, Wyoming, and matters concerning the Republican party.

Dates: 1900-1905