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Vernon Ross papers , 1943-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ross, Vernon, 1919-
- Title
- Vernon Ross papers
- Dates
- 1943-1971 (inclusive)19431971
- Quantity
- 5 linear feet, (4 containers) : 3 record storage boxes, 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 780
- Summary
- Vernon Ross (1919- ) was an Oregon civil rights activist and a Southern Baptist minister. The collection contains correspondence, subject files, and publications.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Vernon Ross (1919- ) was an Oregon civil rights activist and a Southern Baptist minister.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence, subject files, and publications.
Outgoing correspondence is organized by date (1962-1965) while incoming correspondence is alphabetically organized by last name or title. Correspondence includes Fellowship of Reconciliation members, U.S. State Department and Selective Service System, and American Friends Service Committee members.
A large part of the collection is made up of working files which are alphabetically arranged subject files. Organizations include peace and anti-war groups and committees, the NAACP, civil rights groups, and church groups among many other organizations and individuals. Files include newsletters, publications, leaflets, bulletins, reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, flyers, form letters, and some financial papers.
Publications include underground newspapers and publications.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Vernon Ross Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Baptists--Oregon--Clergy
- Christianity and politics--Baptists--History--20th century
- Christianity and politics--United States--History--20th century
- Civil rights movements--United States--History--20th century
- Civil rights movements--United States--History--20th century
- Civil rights workers--Oregon
- Civil rights--Religious aspects--Christianity
- Pacifists--Oregon
- Peace movements--United States--History--20th century
Personal Names
- Ross, Vernon, 1919-
- Ross, Vernon, 1919-
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Tanya Parlet.
2012
