Tom J. Burns papers , 1919-1945

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Burns, Tom, 1876-1957
Title
Tom J. Burns papers
Dates
1919-1945 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 linear feet, (4 containers)  :  4 manuscript boxes
Collection Number
Ax 108
Summary
Thomas J. Burns (1876-1957) was a political and social reformer and radical of Portland, Oregon. The collection consists primarily of broadsides, many published by Burns, as well as some minor correspondence.
Repository
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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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

Thomas J. Burns (1876-1957) was a political and social reformer and radical of Portland, Oregon.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists primarily of broadsides, many published by Burns, as well as some minor correspondence. The broadsides range in topic, though all are radical in origin. Topics covered include socialism, birth control, and religion.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Broadsides--Oregon--Portland
  • Radicals--Oregon--Portland
  • Reformers--Oregon--Portland
  • Social reformers--Oregon--Portland

Personal Names

  • Burns, Tom, 1876-1957
  • Burns, Tom, 1876-1957

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
  • Oregon--Social conditions--20th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Broadsides
  • Correspondence