Civic Activism
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
David Nelson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2713
Abstract
The David Nelson papers (1983-2012) contain documents, memorabilia and news clippings spanning his tenure as an activist for the rights of Utah's LGBT community. Nelson was an activist and spokesperson for the rights of the gay and lesbian communities. He also founded the Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats (GLUD), an organization that lobbied for the rights of, and promoted participation within, the gay community in local and national politics.
Dates:
1983-2012
Alta LaRee Hill Pehrson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2298
Abstract
The Alta LaRee Hill Pehrson papers (1883-2006) contains correspondence, family genealogies, clippings from her writing career, including the history of Magna, Utah. Alta Pehrson was active in the town of Magna, Utah, and was the first woman President of the Magna Chamber of Commerce.
Dates:
1883-2006
Lucybeth Cardon Rampton photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0128
Abstract
The Lucybeth Cardon Rampton photograph collection contains portraits of Lucy Beth Rampton, community leader and wife of Calvin Rampton. Rampton was governor of Utah, 1964-1976.
Dates:
1970s-1990s
Bruce Roberts papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2598
Abstract
The Bruce Roberts papers (1966-2004) contains documents and advertisements relating to Roberts' work as a journalist, co-founder of the Cosmic Aeroplane Bookstore, concert promoter and activist. The collection also includes underground newspapers collected during the 1960s and 1970s.
Dates:
1966-2004
Salt Lake City club and music scene collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2844
Abstract
The Salt Lake City club and music scene collection (1987-1996) includes mostly musical and political fliers, posters, and handbills.
Dates:
1987-1996
Salt Lake Council of Women records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1069
Abstract
The Salt Lake Council of Women records (1912-2009) contain programs, newsclippings, and administrative materials used by the Salt Lake City organization's leaders and members over the course of the Council's existence since 1912. The Salt Lake Council of Women is a women's volunteer public service group in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
1912-2009
Naomi Silverstone papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1199
Abstract
The Naomi Silverstone papers (1979-1983) contain Silverstone's office files. Included in the files are calendars, correspondence, speeches, research projects, newspaper clippings, and other miscellaneous materials. Silverstone is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Utah.
Dates:
1979-1983
Students Against Apartheid collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1311
Abstract
The Students Against Apartheid collection (circa 1980s) consists mainly of news articles regarding apartheid and the Shanty Protest conducted by this group on the University of Utah. Some financial and legal papers are also included.
Dates:
circa 1980s
Students Against Apartheid photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0580
Abstract
The Students Against Apartheid photograph collection consists of images of signs, protests and displays put together by the SAA group on the University of Utah campus during political activity of the worldwide community to put an end to segregation in South Africa.
Dates:
1985
Utah Issues Center for Poverty Research and Action records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2463
Abstract
The Utah Issues: Center for Poverty Research and Action records (1974-2006) contain grant applications, newsletters, brochures, news clippings and articles relating to this non-profit organization aimed at eradicating poverty in Utah.
Dates:
1974-2006