Papers, 1952-[ca. 1967]. 1952-1960 (bulk).

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Papers, 1952-[ca. 1967]. 1952-1960 (bulk).

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This collection contains clippings, typescripts, correspondence, and ephemera. The first series (.25 linear feet) documents, though flyers, press releases, other ephemera and correspondence, Ferry's role in the ISP and with the First Amendment Defendants. Correspondents include Otto Nathan and William Price. The bulk of the collection (1.25 linear feet) consists of Ferry's files on Senator McCarthy, consisting primarily of clippings from the years 1952-1954. The last series contains her Whittaker Chambers typescript and research notes and correspondence.

2 linear feet.

Churchill County Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583943

Churchill County Museum

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Quill, Mike

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Ferry, Elinor, 1915-1993.

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Beseat Kiflé Sélassié.

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Independent-Socialist Party (U.S.)

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Price, William J. (William James), 1918-

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