Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1936-1980
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ekroth, Nels S.
- Title
- Nels S. Ekroth papers
- Dates
- 1936-1980 (inclusive)19361980
- Quantity
- 2.76 cubic feet (6 boxes plus 1 oversize box)
- Collection Number
- 0689
- Summary
- Pamphlets, campaign ephemera, newsletters, mailings, photographs, music, flag and posters related to the editor of Union Guardian newspaper, civic leader and political activist
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Nels Ekroth and his wife, Fair Taylor Ekroth (1910-1990), were civil rights activists and supported various labor movements, political rallies, and protests during the 1940s and 1950s. Fair Taylor Ekroth was an officer of the Progressive Party in 1948 and the two met in Seattle in 1949, when both were working for the Progressive Party. Nels was investigated by the Committee for Un-American Activities and lost his job on Seattle's waterfront as a result.
Content Description
Anti-Vietnam War pamphlets and other pamphlets, campaign ephemera, newsletters, mailings, photographs, music, flag, posters, clippings, and notes, 1936-1980.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 0689-001, Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1936-1966
- Accession No. 0689-004, Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1945-1980
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Nels and Fair Taylor Ekroth Photograph Collection (Collection No. PH0601)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 0689-001: Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1936-1966
1.84 cubic feet (4 boxes plus 1 oversize box)Scope and Content: Pamphlets, campaign ephemera, newsletters, mailings, photographs, music, flag, posters; 1936-1966.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Mr. and Mrs. Ekroth, Seattle, 1967-01-01
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Description: Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-OrganizationalContainer: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-MinutesDates: 1953Container: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-Newsletter - Pension BuilderDates: 1953-1954Container: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-Mailings and EphemeraContainer: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-ClippingsContainer: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Subject Series-Washington Pension Union-HearingDates: 1936, 1941Container: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Campaign Ephemera-Bryant, Alice FranklinContainer: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Campaign Ephemera-Penick, WContainer: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Campaign Ephemera-MiscellaneousContainer: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Ephemera-Anti-war, DisarmamentPamphletsContainer: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Ephemera-ChinaPamphletsContainer: Box 1, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Ephemera-Korean WarPamphletsContainer: Box 2, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Ephemera-Korea-Far East SpotlightPamphletsContainer: Box 2, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Ephemera-Leftwing, progressive re civil warPamphletsContainer: Box 2, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Ephemera-Leftwing, progressive re McCarthyism and Smith ActPamphletsContainer: Box 2, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Ephemera-RightsPamphletsDates: 1953-1963Container: Box 2, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Ephemera-VietnamPamphletsContainer: Box 2, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Ephemera-MiscellaneousContainer: Box 2, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Poems, Songs and DrawingsContainer: Box 2, Accession 0689-001
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Description: PostersoversizedContainer: Box 5, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Newsletters and Newspapers-Good Government EducatorDates: 1946-1947Container: Box 3, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Newsletters and Newspapers-IndependentDates: 1960-1961Container: Box 3, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Newsletters and Newspapers-People's WorldDates: 1953Container: Box 3, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Newsletters and Newspapers-Puget Sound Cooperative League CooperatorDates: 1963-1966Container: Box 3, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Newsletters and Newspapers-Seattle Labor SchoolDates: 1946Container: Box 3, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Newsletters and Newspapers-Social ProgressDates: 1952-1953Container: Box 3, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Newsletters and Newspapers-Miscellaneous left wingContainer: Box 3, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Clippings-StalinContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Clippings-Smith Act TrialContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Clippings_MiscellaneousContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-MailingsContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-Newsletters-The Washington ProgressiveContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-Conferences and ConventionsContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-Subject Series-Henry WallaceContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-Subject Series-Housing (Rent Control)Container: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-Reports re telephone ratesContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-Court PapersContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-LegislationContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-MusicContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-PhotographsContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-EphemeraContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-Campaign EphemeraContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-ClippingsContainer: Box 4, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Progressive Party of Washington-Pennant, FlagContainer: Box:oversize 5, Accession 0689-001
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Description: Accession No. 0689-004: Nels S. Ekroth papers, 1945-19800.92 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Scope and Content: Notes, pamphlets, clippings, photographs; ca. 1945-1980.
Many pamphlets are anti-Vietnam War, but some are earlier. Photographs document Progressive Party (Henry A. Wallace) events and Hugh DeLacy campaigns.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Nels Ekroth and Fair Taylor, 1990-08-01
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civil rights workers--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Community activists--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Korean War, 1950-1953--Protest movements--History--Sources
- Labor leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Labor movement--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Labor unions--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Pacifists--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Political activists--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest movements--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Ekroth, Fair Taylor--Archives
- Ekroth, Nels S.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Progressive Party (U.S.)
- Progressive Party of Washington
- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities--History--Sources
- Washington Pension Union--History--Sources
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)--Politics and government--20th century--History--Sources
- Seattle (Wash.)--Race relations--20th century--History--Sources
- Seattle (Wash.)--Social conditions--20th century--History--Sources
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Ekroth, Fair Taylor (creator)
Corporate Names
- Puget Sound Cooperative League (creator)
- Washington Pension Union (creator)
