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Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1936-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ekroth, Nels S.
- Title
- Nels S. Ekroth papers
- Dates
- 1936-1980 (inclusive)19361980
- Quantity
- 2.76 cubic feet (6 boxes plus 1 oversize box)
- Collection Number
- 0689
- Summary
- Pamphlets, campaign ephemera, newsletters, mailings, photographs, music, flag and posters related to the editor of Union Guardian newspaper, civic leader and political activist
- 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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No restrictions on access.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Nels Ekroth and his wife, Fair Taylor Ekroth (1910-1990), were civil rights activists and supported various labor movements, political rallies, and protests during the 1940s and 1950s. Fair Taylor Ekroth was an officer of the Progressive Party in 1948 and the two met in Seattle in 1949, when both were working for the Progressive Party. Nels was investigated by the Committee for Un-American Activities and lost his job on Seattle's waterfront as a result.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Anti-Vietnam War pamphlets and other pamphlets, campaign ephemera, newsletters, mailings, photographs, music, flag, posters, clippings, and notes, 1936-1980.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 0689-001, Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1936-1966
- Accession No. 0689-004, Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1945-1980
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Nels and Fair Taylor Ekroth Photograph Collection (Collection No. PH0601)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 0689-001: Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1936-1966Return to Top
Scope and Content: Pamphlets, campaign ephemera, newsletters, mailings, photographs, music, flag, posters; 1936-1966.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Mr. and Mrs. Ekroth, Seattle, 1967-01-01
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 0689-001 | Subject Series-Washington Pension
Union-Organizational |
|
| 1 | 0689-001 | Subject Series-Washington Pension
Union-Minutes |
1953 |
| 1 | 0689-001 | Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-Newsletter -
Pension Builder |
1953-1954 |
| 1 | 0689-001 | Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-Mailings and
Ephemera |
|
| 1 | 0689-001 | Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-Clippings
|
|
| 1 | 0689-001 | Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-Hearing
|
1936, 1941 |
| 1 | 0689-001 | Campaign Ephemera-Bryant, Alice Franklin |
|
| 1 | 0689-001 | Campaign Ephemera-Penick, W |
|
| 1 | 0689-001 | Campaign Ephemera-Miscellaneous |
|
| 1 | 0689-001 | Ephemera-Anti-war, Disarmament Pamphlets
|
|
| 1 | 0689-001 | Ephemera-China Pamphlets
|
|
| 2 | 0689-001 | Ephemera-Korean War Pamphlets
|
|
| 2 | 0689-001 | Ephemera-Korea-Far East Spotlight Pamphlets
|
|
| 2 | 0689-001 | Ephemera-Leftwing, progressive re civil war Pamphlets
|
|
| 2 | 0689-001 | Ephemera-Leftwing, progressive re McCarthyism and Smith
Act Pamphlets
|
|
| 2 | 0689-001 | Ephemera-Rights Pamphlets
|
1953-1963 |
| 2 | 0689-001 | Ephemera-Vietnam Pamphlets
|
|
| 2 | 0689-001 | Ephemera-Miscellaneous |
|
| 2 | 0689-001 | Poems, Songs and Drawings |
|
| 5 | 0689-001 | Posters oversized
|
|
| 3 | 0689-001 | Newsletters and Newspapers-Good Government
Educator |
1946-1947 |
| 3 | 0689-001 | Newsletters and Newspapers-Independent |
1960-1961 |
| 3 | 0689-001 | Newsletters and Newspapers-People's World |
1953 |
| 3 | 0689-001 | Newsletters and Newspapers-Puget Sound Cooperative
League Cooperator |
1963-1966 |
| 3 | 0689-001 | Newsletters and Newspapers-Seattle Labor School
|
1946 |
| 3 | 0689-001 | Newsletters and Newspapers-Social Progress |
1952-1953 |
| 3 | 0689-001 | Newsletters and Newspapers-Miscellaneous left
wing |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Clippings-Stalin |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Clippings-Smith Act Trial |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Clippings_Miscellaneous |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Mailings |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Newsletters-The
Washington Progressive |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Conferences and
Conventions |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Subject Series-Henry
Wallace |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Subject Series-Housing
(Rent Control) |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Reports re telephone
rates |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Court Papers |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Legislation |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Music |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Photographs |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Ephemera |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Campaign
Ephemera |
|
| 4 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Clippings |
|
| box:oversize | |||
| 5 | 0689-001 | Progressive Party of Washington-Pennant,
Flag |
Accession No. 0689-004: Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1945-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Notes, pamphlets, clippings, photographs; ca. 1945-1980.
Many pamphlets are anti-Vietnam War, but some are earlier. Photographs document Progressive Party (Henry A. Wallace) events and Hugh DeLacy campaigns.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Nels Ekroth and Fair Taylor, 1990-08-01
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civil rights workers--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Community activists--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Korean War, 1950-1953--Protest movements--History--Sources
- Labor leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Labor movement--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Labor unions--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Pacifists--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Political activists--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest movements--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Ekroth, Fair Taylor--Archives
- Ekroth, Nels S.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Progressive Party (U.S.)
- Progressive Party of Washington
- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities--History--Sources
- Washington Pension Union--History--Sources
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)--Politics and government--20th century--History--Sources
- Seattle (Wash.)--Race relations--20th century--History--Sources
- Seattle (Wash.)--Social conditions--20th century--History--Sources
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Ekroth, Fair Taylor (creator)
Corporate Names
- Puget Sound Cooperative League (creator)
- Washington Pension Union (creator)
