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Conservative literature

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

John Owen Beaty papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 135
Abstract

John Owen Beaty, educator and author, was born in Crow, West Virginia on December 22, 1890. As professor of English at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, Beaty was the author or co-author of several books pertaining to his English profession and in 1947 wrote a short history of the Military Intelligence Service based on his service in World War II.Consists of correspondence and articles by Beaty, and collected conservative publications.

Dates: 1949-1961

Richard B. Cotten papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll 629
Abstract

Richard B. Cotten was a far-right political writer and broadcaster. The papers contain conservative publications, primarily copies of Richard Cotten’s Conservative Viewpoint newsletters from the years 1964, 1967, and 1968.

Dates: 1964-1986

Ashley E. Holden papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 138
Abstract

Ashley Elder Holden (1894-1994) was primarily a journalist but maintained dual careers in journalism and politics, running successfully for a republican seat in the Washington state legislature in 1932. Additionally, Holden published the Brewster Review, The Oriental Outlook, Tonasket Tribune, and, Saga of the Sagebrush.

Dates: 1910-1976

Herbert C. Holdridge papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 124
Abstract

Herbert C. Holdridge (1892-1974) was an author and presidential candidate, his main interests being conservative politics and fringe causes. The collection includes correspondence, background information for speeches, manuscripts, records for groups Holdridge founded, legal papers, pamphlets, reel-to-reel tapes, and copies of his published books.

Dates: 1953-1974

Edmund A. Opitz papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 009
Abstract

Edmund Opitz (1914-2006) was a minister, author, speaker, editor, and founder of the Remnant and the Nockian Society. The collection includes correspondence, speeches, publications, and printed materials relating to the Remnant and the Nockian Society.

Dates: 1946-1974

Marjorie O. Shearon papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 131
Abstract

Marjorie O’Connell Shearon was a paleontologist and employee of the Social Security Board who later shifted careers to become a lecturer, author, editor, publisher, legislative consultant, and opponent of nationalized medicine. The papers include correspondence, manuscripts, subject and source files, publications, financial records, and personal papers.

Dates: circa 1880-1974

John Howland Snow papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll 106
Abstract

Consists of personal correspondence between Snow and his wife-to-be Mary Elizabeth German Robey, owner and operator of the Robey Drilling Company and president of the National Association of Pro America; Snow's London diary documenting and analyzing Worl.

Dates: 1939-1974

Lawrence Timbers papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll 123
Abstract

Lawrence Timbers was a Seattle, Washington, job printer who was engaged in conservative political activities and served as chair of the Anti-Subversive Committee of the Washington State American Legion. The papers include correspondence, conservative publications, subject files, committee records, dossiers, reports, speeches, and article drafts.

Dates: 1946-1980