George O. Adams radical literature collection , 1899-1962

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Adams, George O.
Title
George O. Adams radical literature collection
Dates
1899-1962 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 record storage box
Collection Number
F335 Ad1
Summary
George O. Adams was a carpenter interested in the political issues of the day, and he gathered together the radical literature that makes up this collection. The collection (1899-1962) consists of many types of printed material including pamphlets, broadsides, articles from newspapers, magazines, and other publications about labor and unions, religion, socialism, economics, and anarchism, among other topics.
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

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

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

George O. Adams was a carpenter who lived at various times in Pomeroy, Washington and Eugene, Oregon. He gathered radical literature including pamphlets, broadsides, articles from newspapers, magazines, and other publications.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of many types of printed material including pamphlets, broadsides, articles from newspapers, magazines, and other publications.

Topics include labor and unions, religion, socialism, the Townsend Plan, economics, communist party, cooperatives, revolution, anarchism, science, mysticism, and technocracy.

Articles, essays, speeches, and other literature are organized alphabetically by title of article or title of publication. The paper finding aid includes a full title listing that includes publisher and date information.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Anarchism--United States--History--Sources
  • Communism--United States--History--Sources
  • Labor movement--United States--History--Sources
  • Labor unions--United States--History--Sources
  • Radical economics
  • Radicalism--United States--History--Sources
  • Religion and politics--United States
  • Revolutionary literature
  • Socialism
  • Socialism--United States--History--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles
  • Broadsides
  • Essays
  • Pamphlets
  • Printed ephemera