Papers, 1874-1973.

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Papers, 1874-1973.

Consists of diaries of student days at the University of Oregon, 1905-1909, and his visit to Russia; letters from Leavenworth, journal notes and other documents relating to his arrest, trial and incarceration; general and family correspondence, including that of his father, Benjamin F. Ramp from Alaska, 1897-1898; Socialist and Communist Party materials; speeches; audio tapes of interviews with Ramp; and photographs of Russia.

4.5 lin. ft. (9 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6973602

University of Oregon Libraries

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