Students for a Democratic Society records, 1964-1969

Overview of the Collection

Title
Students for a Democratic Society records
Dates
1964-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.83 cubic feet, (3 boxes)
Collection Number
1080
Summary
Records of a left organization opposed to the Vietnam War
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Historical NoteReturn to Top

New Left organization, opposed to the Vietnam War.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Notebooks, leaflets, announcements, reviews, related materials, ephemera, correspondence, chapter newsletters, news clippings, handouts, position papers, subject files, and two tape recordings: 1) SDS 50th Anniversary of Seattle General Strike with biographies of Anna Louise Strong and Jack Wright, and pre-strike events, 2) SDS 50th Anniversary of Seattle General Strike with Harvey O'Connor on the 1919 General Strike. Both tapes were recorded in the University of Washington Student Union Building, 2 July 1969.

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Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copyright status before use.

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Preservation Note

The collection is stored offsite. Advance notice is required for use.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Accession No.
1080-001 Students for a Democratic Society records
.83 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Notebooks, newsletters, leaflets, announcements, reviews, related materials, ephemera, leaflets, correspondence, chapter newsletters, news clippings.
  • Tape Recording 1) SDS 50th Anniversary of Seattle General Strike with biographies of Anna Louise Strong and Jack Wright, and pre-strike events
  • Tape Recording 2) SDS 50th Anniversary of Seattle General Strike with Harvey O'Connor on the 1919 General Strike. Both tapes were recorded in the University of Washington Student Union Building, 2 Jul 1969.
Open to all users. Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Donated by George Arthur, 1/31/1969.
1964-1969
1080-004 Students for a Democratic Society records
1.28 cubic feet (1 box)
Leaflets, handouts, position papers, subject files. Accession contains no correspondence or organizational files. There are many SDS leaflets and publications, but as great a number of printed materials from other radical local and national organizations.
Open to all users. Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Donated by Larry Seide, 9/25/1979.
approximately 1969

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records