Papers of Gertrude M. Carr, 1947-1981.

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Carr, Gertrude Martha, 1907-2005. Papers of Gertrude M. Carr, 1947-1981.

Papers of Gertrude M. Carr, 1947-1981.

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The collection consists almost entirely of correspondence to and from Carr, together with a few folders of additional material such as name tags from science fiction conventions, assorted fannish writings from Carr, and miscellaneous ephemera. The correspondence documents Carr's long and extensive activity as a science fiction fan and fanzine editor. Some of the correspondence consists of so-called "round robins", cyclical communications among a small number of fans. The collection also contains letters that Carr exchanged with several well-known science fiction writers. Much of Carr's correspondence concerns her political and social beliefs. Carr was a believing, practicing Roman Catholic and not shy about publicizing her religious views. She was also a deeply conservative Republican, and many of her letters detail her strong and often caustic opinions about U.S. presidents from Dwight D. Eisenhower through Jimmy Carter, Communism, American liberals, the Cold War, the anticommunist crusade of Senator Joseph McCarthy (of whom she was a strong supporter) and other topics. Carr's right-wing views often provoked controversy and lasting arguments between herself and more liberal fans.

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