Leonard Sklar collection, 1968-1974.

Sklar, Leonard

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Sklar is assistant professor of geosciences at San Francisco State University. While growing up in Ann Arbor, Mich., he was a political activist at a young age, becoming a member of the steering committee of the Michigan Human Rights Party at age 12. He later was active in the antinuclear movement and struggles against U.S. policy in Central America while living in New York City. From the description of Leonard Sklar collection, 1968-1974. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id...

Human Rights Party (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

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During the winter of 1970, a series of open conventions were held in Ann Arbor resulting in the formation of Radical Independent Party (RIP) by local activists. In April 1971, RIP ran a write-in campaign with Doug Cornell and Jerry DeGrieck, as candidates for Mayor and Second Ward Councilman. In June, RIP member, Bob Hefner, ran in the non-partisan School Board election, gathering 11% of the city-wide vote. Needing stronger recognition, RIP decided to affiliate with the Human Rights...

Youth Liberation (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

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