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John Birch Society records (Ms.2013.003)

Brown University Library

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Collection Overview

Title: John Birch Society records
Date range: 1928-1990, (1965-1989)
Creator: Welch, Robert
Extent: 46 Linear Feet
33 records center boxes, 1 one-size box, 2 document boxes, 31 reels of film in 12 film containers and one records center box
Abstract: The John Birch Society records include audio-visual material such as audiocassettes, films, filmstrips, phonograph records, reel-to-reel tapes, slides and videocassettes; business records, correspondence, manuscripts, membership lists, office files, publications and subject files. The records also include a great deal of material regarding the Society's campaign against the ratification of the Panama Canal Treaties during the 1970s. The records are dated from 1928 to 1990. Most of the material is dated from 1965 to 1990.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: John Hay Library , University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number: Ms.2013.003