Civil Rights
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:
Shauna McLatchy Adix papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0811
Abstract
The Shauna McLatchy Adix papers (1965-1990) consist of calendars, appointment books, correspondence, resumes, research projects, speeches, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous materials. Adix was a professor at the University of Utah, the first director of the Women's Resource Center.
Dates:
1965-1990
Algie Ballif Forum records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0545
Abstract
The Algie Ballif Forum records (1976-1990) contain documents regarding this women's group (founded 1977, originally called the Alice Louise Reynolds Women's Forum), the main objective of which was to educate the community and discuss women's issues. Included are brief biographies of members, transcripts of speeches given at monthly meetings, news clippings about forum events, a history about the origins of the forum, a calendar of events, and brochures and correspondence concerning women in the...
Dates:
1976-1990
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Utah records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0650
Abstract
The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah records (1957-1994) consist of documents concerned with the administrative functions of the local chapter and the civil liberties issues with which the chapter was involved. Though the collection covers the organization since its founding in 1958, the bulk of the collection consists of records from the directorships of James Joy (1974-1976), Shirley Pedler (1976-1987), Robyn Blumner (1987-1989) and Michele Parish (1989-1992). Documents from the early...
Dates:
1957-1994
American Civil Liberties Union of Utah photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0538
Abstract
The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah photograph collection reflects the directorships of Robyn Blumner and Michele A. Parish, and portray the people involved with the ACLU as staff, board members, and cooperating attorneys. Also portrayed are fund raising events and issue-related protests.
Dates:
1957-1992
Robert C. Anderton report
Collection
Identifier: MS 0217
Abstract
The Robert C. Anderton report (1969) consist of Anderton's University of Utah class project paper on Topaz as a relocation center for Japanese Americans during World War II.
Dates:
1969
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
Seiko Arakaki papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2152
Abstract
The Seiko Arakaki papers (1940s-2009) consists of newsletters from the 100th Infantry Battalion Veteran's Club. Seiko Arakaki served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, which was activated on 12 June 1942, and was composed of American-born Japanese ("Nisei," or second generation). The battalion saw combat in Italy at Salerno, Anzio, and Cassino in 1943-1944 before becoming part of the 442nd RCT.
Dates:
1940s-2009
Bureau of Indian Affairs records [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1125
Abstract
The Bureau of Indian Affairs records (1880-1964) contain photocopies of supercessions and additions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs manual. Many of those documents deal with the Native American Urban Relocation Program. The program provided monetary assistance to Native Indians wanting to either move onto or leave a reservation. The supercessions and additions to the manual were the result of federal legislation to cut or supplement the Bureau of Indian Affairs budget. Also included are...
Dates:
1880-1964
Carl J. Christensen papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0553
Abstract
The Carl J. Christensen papers (1851-1976) consist mainly of writings by Christensen and others on crystals and ideas of Native Americans in LDS Church history. Carl J. Christensen (b. 1901) was a chemistry professor and engineer and member of the LDS Church.
Dates:
1951-1976
Ronald Coleman papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1020
Abstract
The Ronald Coleman papers (1866-1983) contain photocopies of news clippings, letters, photographs and personal documents related to African American families of Grand Junction, Colorado.
Dates:
1866-1983