Robert B. Dresser papers , 1939-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dresser, Robert B. (Robert Bartlett), 1880-1976
Title
Robert B. Dresser papers
Dates
1939-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (2 containers)  :  1 record storage box and 1 flat box
Collection Number
Ax 816
Summary
Robert B. Dresser (1880-1976) wrote right-wing articles and speeches and testified on a number of political topics including the cold war, communism, fair housing legislation, and civil rights. The collection (1939-1975) contains copies of his articles, pamphlets, speeches and testimony.
Repository
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

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

Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.

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).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains copies of articles, pamphlets, speeches and testimony that are grouped by type, topic, or purpose, and are then organized chronologically within each grouping. An item level listing is available in the paper finding aid in the Reading Room.

A later accession contains additional writings and oversize pamphlets.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Civil rights movements--United States--History--20th century
  • Communism--United States--History--20th century
  • Conservatism--United States--History--20th century
  • Conservative literature--United States
  • Conservatives--United States

Personal Names

  • Dresser, Robert B. (Robert Bartlett), 1880-1976

Geographical Names

  • United States--Politics and government--1933-1945
  • United States--Politics and government--1945-1989

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles
  • Pamphlets
  • Testimonies