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United States -- Emigration and immigration

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Beverly Brown papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 318
Abstract Beverly Anne Brown (1951-2005) was an activist for social justice on behalf of rural workers, contingent laborers and other blue-collar workers, and gay and lesbian issues (with an emphasis on rural lesbian life). Brown was the founder and director of The Jefferson Center for Research and Education in Oregon from 1994–2004. This collection includes documents from Brown's early work as well as materials from her later years as the director of The Jefferson Center. Materials include:...
Dates: 1951-2005

Robert Bussel papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll 903
Abstract

The Robert Bussel papers include writings, talks, interviews, research and teaching materials, and administrative records related to union organizing, immigration, and labor history.

Dates: circa 1987-2020

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

George W. Robnett papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 077
Abstract

George W. Robnett (1890-1975) was an author and advertising executive, and co-founder and executive secretary of the National Laymen's Council, Church League of America. After retiring, Robnett concentrated his efforts on the Middle-East conflict and made three trips to the area. The collection includes correspondence, speeches, publications, and news clippings that reflect his work with the Church League of America and his writing.

Dates: 1937-1975

William Carlson Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 364
Abstract

William Carlson Smith was an educator and sociologist who was a major research contributor to a 1925 survey of race relations. Collection contains manuscripts by Smith and by others, speeches, correspondence, course material, biographical and family files, and photographs.

Dates: 1899-1974