Records, 1970-1973.

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Records, 1970-1973.

Records of a national coalition (1970-1973) that opposed U.S. involvement in the war in Vietnam. Although incomplete, the collection is revealing about NPAC's own activities and its often acrimonious dealings with the People's Coalition for Peace and Justice. Included are files on NPAC's internal structure, correspondence, financial records, publications, and other general records; activities files; and a small affiliate file.

10 reels of microfilm (35mm) and6 tape recordings; plusadditions of 0.1 c.f.,6 photographs, and1 videorecording.

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