Utah Peace and Freedom Party records

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1572

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Utah Peace and Freedom Party records (1961-1969) contain various documents concerning the party. Most of the documents are from 1968. Among these are correspondence, a political platform, biographical material, ballots, notes, political documents, newsletters, and newsclippings. Other items include "The Patriot's Handbook" and "The Subversive's Handbook."

Dates

1961-1969

Creator

Peace and Freedom Party (Utah) (Organization)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

The Utah Peace and Freedom Party (1967-1970) was established during the era of tensions in the United States during the Vietnam War. The Utah Peace and Freedom Party was a branch of the National Peace and Freedom Party, which was established in about twenty states. The platform of the party stressed concerns over the Vietnam War, racism, and the testing of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

The Utah Peace and Freedom Party records (1961-1969) contain administrative documents, a 1968 political platform, minutes, newsletters, pamphlets, and other documents. The party sought to end U.S. involvement in Vietnam and remedy social injustices.