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Peter Gulbrandsen Papers, 1917-1954

Title: Peter Gulbrandsen Papers, 1917-1954

Correspondence reflecting his interests in various humanitarian and liberal causes and in Scandinavian (particularly Danish) organizations, his association with the Society of Friends, and his writing and translating; manuscripts and clippings of articles written by him; biographical sketches and personalia; miscellaneous printed material relating to the League Against Yellow Journalism, the Society of Friends, Scandinavian organizations, etc.

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Personal Experiences in World War I, 1974-1980

Title: Personal Experiences in World War I 1974-1980

This collection of interviews contains experiences remembered by World War I veterans nearly sixty years after the war. Topics range from transportation to Europe, training, and the quiet after the armistice to weapon description, recreational activities, and opinions about the French. In general, little detail is given about specific battles, but there are descriptions of being gassed, fired on, and seeing dead and wounded soldiers.

ArchivalResource: 9 interviews; Audiotapes, transcripts, and collateral materials

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/findingaids/view?doc.view=entire_text&docId=ohrc085 View

Century Company records

Title: Century Company records

The Century Company published the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, which was widely regarded as the best general periodical of its time, performing a role as cultural arbiter during the 1880s and 1890s. It was founded in New York City in 1881 and also published the children's magazine St. Nicholas, dictionaries, and books. The Century Company records date from 1870 to the 1930s and chiefly contain correspondence with contributors, readers, public figures, and literary agents. A number of manuscripts and proofs in the collection are extensively edited and taken with annotations on letters provide a detailed record of the outlook, standards, and functions of the company.

ArchivalResource: 60.4 linear feet; 151 boxes

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/504 View

David A. Brown Papers., 1894-1959., 1930-1936.

Title: David A. Brown Papers. 1894-1959. 1930-1936.

The David A. Brown Papers contain correspondence, newsclippings, editorials, and miscellaneous items which pertain to the activities and interests of a Detroit, Michigan and New York City businessman and philanthropist. Of special significance is the information on China, Russia, , and Jewish philanthropy. The American Hebrew

ArchivalResource: 1.2 linear feet; (3 Hollinger boxes)

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/archives/ead/xOCAJA0018 View

Admiral Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss Papers, 1908-1973

Title: AdmiralLewis Lichtenstein Strauss Papers 1908-1973

Thiscollection is comprised of papers pertaining to Admiral Louis LichtensteinStrauss, his career, community activities, and organizations to which hebelonged, including the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, TempleEmanu-El in New York, the American Jewish Committee, the Jewish TheologicalSeminary of America, the Jewish Agricultural Society, and the Union of HebrewCongregations. Papers include extensive correspondence, organizational andinstitutional records, photographs, and publications that document his personaland public life as well as American Jewish issues that he was involved withsuch as relief efforts for Jewish refugees from Central Europe, interest andinvolvement in the Reform movement, and endeavors to combat anti-Semitism,especially as propagated by Father Charles E. Coughlin and HenryFord.

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Biography: Robert A. Taft, 1968

Title: Biography: Robert A. Taft 1968

Charles Taft discusses politics in Cincinnati during the late 1920s. He talks about his brother, Robert A. Taft, and his political career.

ArchivalResource: 1 interview; Audiotapes, transcripts, and collateral materials

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/findingaids/view?doc.view=entire_text&docId=ohrc003 View

Claude Barnett and the Associated Negro Press, 1976-1977

Title: Claude Barnett and the Associated Negro Press 1976-1977

These interviews consist primarily of interviewees discussing their relationships with Claude Barnett, their work at the Associated Negro Press, and Barnett's ongoing efforts at improving race relations. In addition, many interviewees comment on the difficulties they encountered while working for the Press and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement.

ArchivalResource: 8 interviews; Audiotapes, transcripts, and collateral materials

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/findingaids/view?doc.view=entire_text&docId=ohrc028 View

Biography: John Hurt, 1985-1986

Title: Biography: John Hurt 1985-1986

This collection of interviews focuses on the political career of John E. Hurt. The bulk of the collection consists of Mr. Hurt's interviews where he speaks about his role as a leading Democratic fundraiser and political advisor to several gubernatorial candidates and governors in Indiana from the late nineteen forties through the early nineteen sixties. The other interviews offer background and specifics about Hurt's political career and actions.

ArchivalResource: 5 interviews; Audiotapes, transcripts, and collateral materials

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/findingaids/view?doc.view=entire_text&docId=ohrc018 View

Generations of Auto Workers: Anderson, Indiana, 1930-1982

Title: Generations of Auto Workers: Anderson, Indiana 1930-1982

This project examines the impact of unionization on Guide Lamp and Delco Remy, two automobile plants in Anderson, Indiana, between the years of 1930 and 1982. It details the events of the 1937 sit-down strike at Guide Lamp and the various improvements in working conditions, wages, job security, and benefits that the United Auto Workers helped to influence at the two plants. The project highlights changes in policy towards women, minority groups, and retirees in the factory workplace, and it offers descriptions of the evolving roles of management and the union and changing relationships among workers in the two plants. Finally, the project details the history of the two plants within the community of Anderson at large, and it offers commentary on the then-current problems and challenges facing the automobile industry as a whole.

ArchivalResource: 28 interviews; Audiotapes, transcripts, and collateral materials

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/findingaids/view?doc.view=entire_text&docId=ohrc042 View