Collection on the American Committee of Minneapolis
Collection
Identifier: M/A 0157
Description of Contents
One box of material from primarily 1919. Collection consists of several articles, various pamphlets, a description of the organization, and a sample membership application. Some authors of the papers and pamphlets are F. G. R. Gordon, Peter W. Collins, Rev. Marion D. Shutter, Josiah Fenton, and Ernest Brier.
Dates
- 1919
Creator
- American Committee of Minneapolis (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is available for use in Special Collections during the department's open hours.
History
Organized in 1919. The purpose of the committee was to fight against socialism through every channel possible. It was composed of citizens from all walks of life. James H. Ellison was chairman. The educational campaign included public speakers and circulation of literature. This campaign hoped to maintain and encourage better citizenship by furthering a better understanding of the government and the capitalist system. The group provided speakers and published and distributed many pamphlets.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Patriotism -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Socialists -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- American Committee of Minneapolis (Organization)
- Title
- Collection on the American Committee of Minneapolis
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Marla Siegler
- Date
- September 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Hennepin County Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200
specialcoll@hclib.org
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200
specialcoll@hclib.org
