Petitions
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Includes any written requests and lists of signatures submitted to an authority to appeal for the performance of specific action.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Anti-lynching petition
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2766
Abstract
The anti-lynching petition (1947-1948) was signed and sent to the 80th Congress of the United States to pass a federal anti-lynching law.
Dates:
circa 1947-1948
Carbon County coal strike records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0473
Abstract
The Carbon County coal strike records (1906-1973) contain original documents and photocopies of transcripts, petitions, correspondence, newsletters, flyers, court records, and articles concerning the Carbon County Coal Strike of 1933.
Dates:
1906-1973
Clarence Henderson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1584
Abstract
The Clarence Henderson papers (1921-1924) contain two diaries written by Clarence Henderson (1901-1947) that record his activities as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in Tonga, as well as a 1922 edition of the Tonga Government Gazette and two 1924 petitions to the Tongan Legislative Assembly.
Dates:
1921-1924
MX Information Center records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0527
Abstract
The MX Information Center records (1976-1986) consist of subject files, alphabetical files, petitions, correspondence, financial records, writings, publications, and other materials. The MX Information Center was an anti-MX and anti-nuclear weapons group in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
1976-1986
George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2221
Abstract
The George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts papers (1908-1913) contain a bound petition from the University of Utah Alpha Pi Fraternity to establish a chapter of Beta Theta Pi at the University of Utah; a leather bound program from the installation banquet of the Gamma Beta chapter of Beta Theta Pi; and a photocopy of a calendar from the University of Utah.
Dates:
1908-1913
Utahns For Responsible Public Spending records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1548
Abstract
The Utahns for Responsible Public Spending records (1988-1995) contains correspondence, clippings, press releases, notes, petitions, speeches, and memorabilia related to the activities of this organization in opposing the bid for the Winter Olympics. Included are materials produced by the Utah Sports Authority and various bid committees in support of Salt Lake City's bids for the Winter Olympics. Utahns for Responsible Public Spending was a group opposed to the Salt Lake City bid for the 1998...
Dates:
1988-1995