Douglas, William Robert Keith, approximately 1783-1859

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Bill Douglas, a Christian pacifist, served as midwest organizer for the Socialist Party, was an Iowa Socialist Party candidate for state and congressional office, campaigner for labor rights and social justice, and an anti-war activist. Douglas was part of a small group that rebuilt the Iowa Socialist Party in the late 1970s, and as the SPUSA's midwestern organizer he made the Iowa Socialist Party a strong force within the national Socialist Party. Douglas was deeply involved in movements against nuclear weapons and Reagan administration policy in Central America. He frequently took part in anti-war protests and strike support actions, and was arrested several times and sent to jail for his acts of conscience.

From the description of Douglas, William R. papers, 1976-1991. (Iowa Sate Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 48137023
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referencedIn Manuel, David, 1955-. Manuel, David papers, 1979-1983. Iowa State Historical Society
referencedIn Vol. CLXXX (ff. 298). Jan.1824.includes:f. 1 George Abercromby, 2nd Baron Abercromby: Letters to Sir R. Peel: 1823, 1824.f. 1,18 Edmund Witt, of East Stoke, county Dorset: Letter to Sir R. Peel: 1824.ff. 3, 5 Shute Barrington, Bishop of Durham:... British Library
referencedIn Vol. CLXXIX (ff. 329). 8 Nov.-Dec. 1823.includes:ff. 1, 20, 22, 96 Sir Henry Bate Dudley, 1st Baronet Prebendary of Ely: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1822-1823. f. 3 Sir Henry Bate Dudley, 1st Baronet Prebendary of Ely: Letters to Sir W. Knighton... British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCCXVII (ff. 399). Aug.-Dec. 1846.includes:f. 1 Harriet Arnold, née Gouldsmith; artist: Letter to Sir R. Peel: 1846.f. 3 Amelia Codd, widow of Lieutenant J Codd: Letter to Lady Peel: 1846.f. 5 Miss Gordon, authoress: Letter to Sir R. Peel... British Library
referencedIn Vol. CV (ff. 369). 22 Apr.-14 June, 1823.George IV of England: Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1820-1827.includes:f. 1 William Hill, of the Treasury: Letters to R. Willimott: 1814-1823. f.2 Reverend James M'Ghee, Magistrat fo... British Library
referencedIn Hagen, Jean, 1960-. Hagen, Jean papers, 1975-1998. Iowa State Historical Society
creatorOf Polk County Green Party (Iowa). Polk County Green Party records, 2000. Iowa State Historical Society
referencedIn Vol. CLXVI (ff. 297). Apr.1822..includes:ff. 1, 67 Alexander Cockburn, diplomatist: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1812-1845. f. 5 James Corry, Secretary, Irish Linen Office: Letters to Sir R. Peel: 1813-1824. f. 7 Mary Foster, of Manchester: Pet... British Library
referencedIn Vol. CIII (ff. 390). 20 Jan.-5 Mar. 1823.George IV of England: Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1820-1827.includes:ff. 1, 156-164 Charles Arbuthnot, PC; MP; diplomatist: Correspondence with the 2nd Earl of Liverpool: 1803-1826... British Library
referencedIn Nelson, Linda, 1955-. Nelson, Linda papers, 1978-1991. Iowa State Historical Society
referencedIn Vol. CCCLVIII (ff. 432). 1-19 Jan. 1844.includes:ff. 1-5 Joseph Atkinson: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1841-1845.ff. 6, 6 b Sir Charles Lock Eastlake, Keeper of the National Gallery; PRA: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1841-1848.f. 9 Moss... British Library
creatorOf Douglas, William R. Douglas, William R. papers, 1976-1991. Iowa State Historical Society
referencedIn ABERDEEN PAPERS. Vol. CLXIII (ff. 367). Correspondence with:-(1) Walter Francis Montagu-Douglas-Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch, 1842-1854, including also a correspondence (1853-1859) with his wife, Charlotte Anne. ff. 1-158b. (2) James Moncreiff (1st ..., 1842-1855 British Library
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Birth 1783

Death 1859-12-05

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