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Albert Streiff papers , 1912-1936
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Streiff, Albert, 1894-1968
- Title
- Albert Streiff papers
- Dates
- 1912-1936 (inclusive)19121936
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 record storage boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 563
- Summary
- Albert Streiff (1894-1968) was a member of the Socialist Party who ran for Oregon governor in 1930. Collection contains manuscripts of radio talks, correspondence, certificates of nomination to the Socialist Party, a scrapbook, Socialist Party Convention journals, Socialist Party National Committee motions, socialist pamphlets, Labor and Socialist Service Press, National Executive Committee memoranda and Executive Secretary letters.
- Repository
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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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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
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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
Albert Streiff (1894-1968) was a member of the Socialist Party from Portland, Oregon. He known for running in the Oregon gubernatorial election in 1930 and losing to Independent candidate Julius Meier.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains manuscripts of radio talks, correspondence, certificates of nomination to the Socialist Party, scrapbook, Socialist Party Convention journals, Socialist Party National Committee motions, socialist pamphlets, Labor and Socialist Service Press, National Executive Committee memoranda and Executive Secretary letters.
Manuscripts of radio talks have minimal edits and are dated from 1931-1934. Listener letters are also included.
The scrapbook includes newspaper clippings relating to the Socialist Party in Oregon from 1912-1916.
The National Executive Committee Memoranda and Executive Secretary Letters are believed to be mass mailings to members of the Socialist Party sent by Secretary Clarence Senior.
There are also many Socialist Party pamphlets published from the national level and at the state level (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho).
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Albert Streiff Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Political candidates--Oregon
- Socialists--Oregon
Personal Names
- Streiff, Albert, 1894-1968
- Streiff, Albert, 1894-1968
Corporate Names
- Socialist Party of Oregon
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Memorandums
- Pamphlets
- Radio scripts
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
