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United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century

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American Conservative Union records on founding, 1964-1976

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227646947], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

The ACU was founded for the purpose of coordinating conservative political influence in the United States. The documents in this series pertain to the organization and establishment of the ACU as a legal entity.

Dates: 1964-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities

American Conservative Union records on progress, 1965-1980

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227646947], Folder: 5-16
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

As the political involvement of the ACU increased, its organizational structure also expanded to accomplish its goal of greater conservative political influence. This series traces the evolution and development of the ACU's organizational structure as it progressed to become one of the nation's leading conservative orgainzations.

Dates: 1965-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities

American Conservative Union records on special projects, 1962-1980

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

The ACU sponsered "special projects" (i.e., conferences, seminars, forums, receptions, task forces, etc.) as a means to address contemorary issues and to Influence public opinion. This series documents the planning and proceedings of these projects.

Dates: 1962-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities

American Conservative Union seminars and debates, 1974-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The ACU sponsered "special projects" (i.e., conferences, seminars, forums, receptions, task forces, etc.) as a means to address contemorary issues and to Influence public opinion. This series documents the planning and proceedings of these projects.

Dates: Other: 1974-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities / American Conservative Union records on special projects

American Conservative Union: Speakers Bureau files, 1962-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The ACU sponsered "special projects" (i.e., conferences, seminars, forums, receptions, task forces, etc.) as a means to address contemorary issues and to Influence public opinion. This series documents the planning and proceedings of these projects.

Dates: Other: 1962-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities / American Conservative Union records on special projects

American Conservative Union task forces files, 1977-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 176 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The ACU sponsered "special projects" (i.e., conferences, seminars, forums, receptions, task forces, etc.) as a means to address contemorary issues and to Influence public opinion. This series documents the planning and proceedings of these projects.

Dates: Other: 1977-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / American Conservative Union records / Part One: General Organization and Activities / American Conservative Union records on special projects

Arthur V. Watkins general correspondence, 1944-1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains mail to and from Watkins, including letters from some national and Mormon leaders.

Dates: Other: 1944-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Arthur V. Watkins papers / Arthur V. Watkins papers from the Senate

Arthur V. Watkins personal items, 1970-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, corporate minutes, and records outlining various political associates of Watkins between 1970 and 1972.

Dates: Other: 1970-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Arthur V. Watkins papers / Arthur V. Watkins biographical papers

Arthur V. Watkins politics and political campaigns, 1946-1952, 1971

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 1 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note

Contains Watkins' notes, reports, pamphlets, schedules, and cartoons from 1946 to 1952, and 1971 concerning campaign strategy and various hearings.

Dates: Other: 1946-1952; Other: 1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Arthur V. Watkins papers / Arthur V. Watkins biographical papers

Arthur V. Watkins publications, addresses, awards, and correspondence, 1936-1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 1 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents note

Contains Watkins' articles, speeches, correspondence, pamphlets, and publications from 1936 to 1970 concerning political news, various awards from Brigham Young University, the University of Utah, and other various Utah institutions, and non-government publications.

Dates: Other: 1936-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Arthur V. Watkins papers / Arthur V. Watkins biographical papers

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