Papers of Marjorie and J. Warren Matson, 1942-1980.

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Papers of Marjorie and J. Warren Matson, 1942-1980.

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The records in this collection show the various causes the Matsons were involved in throughout their careers, such as academic freedom, civil liberties and rights, health care, racial conflicts, the Vietnam War, conscription, housing, juvenile delinquency, prisons, and advocacy for senior citizens. The records, dating from 1942 to 1980, are organized into six series: I. American Civil Liberties Union, Marjorie Matson; II. Legal Records of Marjorie Matson; III. City Development and Housing, J. Warren Matson; IV. Other Civic Involvement of J. Warren Matson; V. Subject Files; VI. Client Files of Marjorie Matson (Closed until 2036).

10 linear ft. ( 8 boxes)

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University of Pittsburgh

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Matson, J. Warren, 1905-1983.

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Matson, Marjorie, 1913-1980.

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Omrčanin, Ivo.

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