Lamson, Peggy, 1912-

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Peggy Lamson was a neighbor and friend of Roger Baldwin and the author of several books on history, women in politics, and economics. She also authored two plays and numerous articles. In the early 1970s, she began working on an authorized biography of Baldwin which culminated in a series of interviews conducted in 1973. From these conversations, as well as significant background material that Baldwin provided and annotated, she wrote Roger Baldwin, Founder of the American Civil Liberties Union: A Portrait, published in 1976.

From the guide to the Peggy Lamson Collection on Roger Baldwin, 1917-1976, 1973-1976, (Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections)

Peggy Lamson was a neighbor and friend of Roger Baldwin and the author of several books on history, women in politics, and economics. She also authored two plays and numerous articles. In the early 1970s, she began working on an authorized biography of Baldwin which culminated in a series of interviews conducted in 1973. From these conversations, as well as background material that Baldwin provided, she wrote ROGER BALDWIN, FOUNDER OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION: A PORTRAIT, published in 1976.

From the description of Peggy Lamson collection on Roger N. Baldwin, 1917-1976 (bulk 1973-1976) (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 83827975

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creatorOf Peggy Lamson Collection on Roger Baldwin, 1917-1976, 1973-1976 Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections.Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library. Public Policy Papers.
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American history/20th century
American politics and government
Civil rights
Civil rights
Legal history
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Birth 1912

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