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Conservatism

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Tom Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 157
Abstract

Consists of extensive correspondence (approx. 20,000 letters); writings and speeches by Anderson and others, primarily his weekly editorial column Straight Talk and other American Way Features publications; American Party files including campaign material.

Dates: 1943-1986

T. Coleman Andrews papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 119
Abstract

T. Coleman Andrews was an American accountant, state and federal government official, and the States' Rights Party candidate for President of the United States in 1956. The papers include correspondence, American Institute of Accountants files, Panama Canal Company files, tax reform files, campaign files, and personal papers.

Dates: 1931-1965

James W. Clise papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 114
Abstract

James W. Clise (1900-1961) held executive positions in Asbestos Supply Companies and several vermiculite companies and was involved in libertarian political activities. The collection includes correspondence, subject files, personal and business files, speeches, articles, and published letters.

Dates: 1932-1961

Phoebe Courtney papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025042662193]
Identifier: Coll 621
Abstract

Phoebe Courtney was a conservative editor, publisher, and author involved in radical right American politics from the 1950s to the 1990s. The collection contains conservative newspapers and pamphlets written, edited, and published by Courtney.

Dates: 1955-1980

Lucille Cardin Crain papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 095
Abstract Lucille Cardin Crain was an American author, editor, and conservative political activist who was dedicated to examining how "leftist" and "collectivist" ideas and philosophies were disseminated among women's groups and organizations and through high school and college textbooks. Collection consists largely of general correspondence, 1920-1978; correspondence (1949-1955) and organizational records of the Educational Reviewer; writings and speeches; and subject files containing articles,...
Dates: 1920-1978

Brice P. Disque papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 115
Abstract The Brice P. Disque Papers contain the personal and professional records of General Brice P. Disque. The collection contains manuscripts, personal and professional correspondence, business dealing records, scrapbooks, and photographs. This collection was organized by Disque and contains a "201" file, which is personal letters of special importance. The photographs are separated from the papers collection and are one of the six official sets of U.S. Army photograph collections in...
Dates: 1899-1957

Freedom School Lectures

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041127453]
Identifier: Coll 449
Abstract

This collection is comprised of five lectures given at The Freedom School between November 1963 and April 1964.

Dates: 1963-1964

A.G. Heinsohn papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 127
Abstract

Augereau Gray Heinsohn, Jr. (1896-1980), an east Tennessee industrialist, was considered to be a leading proponent of conservatism. The collection contains correspondence and literature relating to political conservatism between 1942 and 1974.

Dates: 1942-1974

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

Howard E. Kershner papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 128
Abstract

Collection comprises organizational records and personal papers documenting Howard Kershner's involvement in the Christian Freedom Foundation, the American Friends Society, and several international children's relief agencies, including Save the Children,.

Dates: 1939-1970

Eugene Lyons papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 117
Abstract

Eugene Lyons (1898-1985) was a newspaperman, foreign correspondent, editor, radio commentator and a political writer. The collection includes manuscripts, publications and letters.

Dates: 1929-1964

Wheeler McMillen papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 120
Abstract Wheeler McMillen (b. 1893) was a newspaper reporter, became editor of the Covington, Ind. Republican, editor of Country Home, and editor-in-chief of Farm Journal. He was founder and president of the Farm Chemurgic Council. In the 1940s he was active politically, ran for the governorship of New Jersey, and was a presidential candidate. Collection includes book manuscripts with related material, most notably Bugs or People--Which? (Appleton, 1965); correspondence; speeches, articles, editorial...
Dates: 1923-1978

Edward A. Rumely papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 122
Abstract

Edward A. Rumely (1882-1964) was a physician, a progressive educator, and a political activist. He was an outspoken opponent of the New Deal, active in stabilizing farm prices, a central figure in several powerful Constitutional organizations, and the respondent in a landmark First Amendment case, U.S. v. Rumely. The Rumely papers are part of the Conservative and Libertarian collections.

Dates: 1904-1959

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

Willis E. Stone papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 118
Abstract

Collection largely centers around the issue of tax reform and includes correspondence, publications, and administrative materials of four organizations: the American Progress Foundation, the Organization to Repeal Federal Income Taxes, Inc., the National Committee for Economic Freedom, and the Liberty Amendment Committee of the U.S.A. Also included are Stone's personal papers; research materials for his books, articles, and radio broadcasts; newsclippings; and published articles.

Dates: 1955-1982

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