Douglas, William R. papers, 1976-1991.

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Douglas, William R. papers, 1976-1991.

The papers of Bill Douglas, Iowa political and social activist. Includes material on the organization and activities of the Iowa Socialist Party; documents related to Socialist Party presidential campaigns; and extensive coverage of Douglas's activism in the Iowa peace, labor, and social justice movements.

7 linear ft. (9 archives boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7589729

Iowa State Historical Society

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Socialist Party of the United States of America

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Iowa Socialist Party

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The Iowa Socialist Party is a state organization affiliated with and chartered by the Socialist Party of the United States of America. The organization is responsible for the nomination of candidates for state office, running election campaigns, setting up political committees and publication of a newsletter. Direct actions, political education and management of finances are also functions of the party. [Constitution of the Iowa Socialist Party]. The Iowa Socialist Party...

Douglas, William Robert Keith, approximately 1783-1859

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Epithet: MP; Lord of the Admiralty British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000508.0x000340 Bill Douglas, a Christian pacifist, served as midwest organizer for the Socialist Party, was an Iowa Socialist Party candidate for state and congressional office, campaigner for labor rights and social justice, and an anti-war activist. Douglas was part of a small group that rebuilt the Iowa Socialist Party in the late 1970s, and...