Utah State Farm Bureau vs. National Farmers Union Service court documents, 1950-1952
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Utah State Farm Bureau vs. National Farmers Union Service court documents
- Dates
- 1950-1952 (inclusive)19501952
- Quantity
- 1 box, (0.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 495
- Summary
- This collection contains documentaion from the Utah State Farm Bureau vs. National Farmers Union Service court case. Because this collection is unprocessed, please contact the Special Collections manuscript curator to view these materials.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Because this collection is unprocessed, please contact the Special Collections manuscript curator to view these materials. Not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
The National Farmers Union Service Corporation brought this case against the Utah State Farm Bureau Federation over a publication in which the Bureau labeled the Union a "communist dominated" organization. That claim, the Union insisted, was libelous, and they sought compensatory damages from the Bureau. The jury sided with the plaintiff, awarding them $25,000 in damages. The case is an excellent example of litigation resulting from McCarthy-era rhetoric.
Content Description
This collection contains material regarding the Utah State Farm Bureau v. National Farmers Union Service court case, including a transcript of court testimony and proceedings, attorney correspondence, and other legal documents.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Utah State Farm Bureau vs. National Farmers Union Service court case must be obtained from the Special Collections manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections department head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Utah State Farm Bureau vs. National Farmers Union Service court case, USU_COLL MSS 495, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 495, USUSCA.
