Human Rights Party (Ann Arbor, Mich.) records, 1970-1979 1971-1975

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Human Rights Party (Ann Arbor, Mich.) records, 1970-1979 1971-1975

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The Human Rights Party (HRP) of Ann Arbor was a radical socialist third party that influenced local politics in the period 1971 to 1975. The record group contains organizational and campaign documents of several parties including predecessor and successor parties to HRP. Campaign materials, platforms, position statements and numerous newspaper clippings along with committee and meeting minutes form the bulk of the records of this activist organization.

3 linear feet, and 1 oversize folder

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Bentley Historical Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6388425

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