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Students for a Democratic Society records, 1964-1969
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)
- Title
- Students for a Democratic Society records
- Dates
- 1964-1969 (inclusive)19641969
- Quantity
- 1.83 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 1080
- Summary
- Records of a left organization opposed to the Vietnam War
- Repository
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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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Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical 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 Jul 1969.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 1080-001, Students for a Democratic Society records, 1964-1969
- Accession No. 1080-004, Students for a Democratic Society records, circa 1969
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1080-001: Students for a Democratic Society records, 1964-1969Return to Top
Scope and Content: Notebooks, newsletters, leaflets, announcements, reviews, related materials, ephemera, leaflets, correspondence, chapter newsletters, news clippings.
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 Jul 1969.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Acquisition Info: Donated by George Arthur, 1/31/1969.
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Students for a Democratic Society records |
Accession No. 1080-004: Students for a Democratic Society records, circa 1969Return to Top
Scope and Content: 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.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Larry Seide, 9/25/1979.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- General Strike, Seattle, Wash., 1919
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Strong, Anna Louise, 1885-1970
- Wright, Jack
Corporate Names
- Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Ware, Waymon (creator)
Corporate Names
- Freedom Socialist Party (U.S.) (creator)
- Peace and Freedom Party (U.S.) (creator)
- Socialist Workers Party (creator)
