Common Cause
Scope and Contents
Series V: The TOPICAL FILE, 1950-70 (Box 6-10), contains news clippings, articles, brochures, pamphlets, maps, charts, bibliographies, photographs, and other printed materials chiefly collected from such organizations and agencies as the United Nations, the United States Congress, the American Friends Service Committee, the House Un-American Activities Committee, Common Cause, the World Law Fund, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, War Resisters League, and the League of Women Voters. Topics include nuclear war, disarmament, atomic energy, civil defense, the United Nations, Viet Nam, world government, foreign policy, military policy, and peace. The series is arranged alphabetically by subject. Of particular note is the extensive collection of research material regarding Viet Nam, 1960-70, including a large file on the Buddhist uprisings of 1963; and the articles, newspapers, and publications collected on the extreme right.
Dates
- Created: 1950-70
Conditions Governing Access
None
Extent
From the Collection: 4.00 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Springfield World Federalist Association (Person)
- From the Collection: Kaige, Richard (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
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