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Tom Anderson papers, 1924-1994 (bulk 1943-1994)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Anderson, Tom, 1910-
Title
Tom Anderson papers
Dates
1924-1994 (bulk 1943-1994) (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (68 boxes)
Collection Number
07120
Summary
The Tom Anderson papers consist of the political and professional papers of this conservative writer and activist from 1924-1994. The papers include correspondence, research files, printed materials, recordings, and political and professional documents.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Tom Anderson (born 1910), was a writer, editor, publisher, conservative activist, and political candidate. From 1947-1971, Anderson was the owner of the farm magazine publishing company Southern Farm Publications. As a social and economic conservative, and an evangelical Christian, Anderson expressed his political and religious views through syndicated editorials, self-published newsletters, and radio commentaries. Anderson was a member of the John Birch Society and former chairman of the American Party. As a candidate of the American Party, Anderson ran for vice-president in 1972, president in 1976, and U.S. senator from Tennessee in 1978. Anderson died on August 30, 2002.

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Content Description

The Tom Anderson papers contain materials relating to Anderson's publishing and political activities. Materials of interest in the collection include correspondence files; American Party political files and Anderson campaign materials; and Anderson’s editorial writings, newsletters, and recordings. Also included in the collection is a large quantity of research files on a wide variety of topics, including anti-communism, civil rights, conservative Christianity, and limited government.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection has been processed, and divided into five series.

Related Materials

Related Materials

Additional papers for Tom Anderson can be found at the University of Oregon Archives and at Texas A & M Cushing Memorial Library.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Thomas J. Anderson from 1983-1994.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in August 2009.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

Processed by Matthew Francis
2009

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