League for the Promotion of Militant Atheism Papers

League for the Promotion of Militant Atheism Papers, 1972-1973

Overview of the Collection

Title: League for the Promotion of Militant Atheism Papers
Dates: 1972-1973 (inclusive)
19721973
Quantity: 0.1 linear feet, (2 folders.)
Collection Number: Cage.5113
Summary: This collection consists of papers related to the League for the Promotion of Militant Atheism, a campus organization at Washington State University.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of papers related to the League for the Promotion of Militant Atheism at Washington State University. These papers are in two general forms, first, newspaper photocopies from the Daily Evergreen, the Washington State University student newspaper, and the Daily Idahonian of Moscow, Idaho. Second, the collection contains a number of copies of the leaflets distributed by the LPMA, as well as one of the organization's buttons, featuring their logo.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The League for the Promotion of Militant Atheism (LPMA) was a campus organization formed by Professor Paul Brians, a professor of English at Washington State University. The goal of the group was to counter the advances and arguments of conservative Christian groups on campus, namely Campus Crusade. The organization distributed leaflets and engaged in scheduled public debates with evangelical speakers.

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Preferred Citation

[item description]; League for the Promotion of Militant Atheism papers, 1972-1973; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.

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Processing Note

James Feller processed this collection in 2018.

Acquisition Information

Paul Brians donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2006 (MS.2006.25).

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