Chester H. Kingsbury Papers 1915-1994

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Chester H. Kingsbury Papers 1915-1994

Papers of Seattle activist and business owner.

2.94 cubic feet, including textual materials and 2 VHS videocassettes; 8 boxes

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6376407

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Socialist Party (U.S.) National Convention (19th : 1936 : Cleveland, Ohio)

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Kingsbury, Chester H.

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Chester Kingsbury was an activist in the University District of Seattle. He was president of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action, a board member of the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (circa 1954), and a delegate to the Socialist Party convention in 1936. He was also a member of the Church of the People in the University District and the owner of the North Seattle Printing Company. His wife, Elsie Kingsbury, was a member of the Seattle Branch ...

American Civil Liberties Union of Washington

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is an organization dedicated to the protection of constitutional rights and liberties in the United States. It was founded in 1920 by a group of civil libertarians. The ACLU operates by providing legal counsel in cases involving civil liberties. It has been active in cases relating to academic freedom, separation of church and state, the right to privacy, due process of law, freedom of speech, other freedoms guaranteed in the process of law....

American Civil Liberties Union. State of Washington Chapter

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Methodist Federation for Social Action (U.S.)

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Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound

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Kingsbury, Elsie

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Socialist Party (U.S.)

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The Socialist Party (U.S.) was founded in 1901, bringing together moderate socialists from the Social Democratic Party, and dissident members of the Socialist Labor Party. In 1936 the ongoing differences between the “Old Guard” and “Militant” factions, resulted in a split, with the Militant group retaining the SP name and much of the membership, while the Old Guard faction retained most of the organizational and financial assets. From the guide to the Socialist Party (U.S.) Minutes, ...

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Seattle Branch

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The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom is an international women's organization devoted to furthering the causes of peace and justice. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom was founded in 1915. Local branches exist to support the objectives of the National Board. The Seattle Branch was established in 1935. Major emphasis is placed on promoting nonviolent solutions to world conflict, world disarmament, women's rights, and racial and economic justice. From ...

American Civil Liberties Union. Seattle Chapter

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Farquharson, Mary

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