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Formal title:: James C. Dickson papers
Extent:: 18.5 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1988-2002 (1998-2002)
Abstract:: These papers document James C. Dickson's career as an activist and organizer for disabled individuals and the founding and development of the American Association of People with Disabilities. It includes materials Dickson used in his efforts to insure the voting rights of disabled persons and their access to polling places, especially in the VOTE!2000 Campaign. Later materials cover electronic voting issues and the lead in to the 2008 presidential election. The collection also contains documentation of other organizing efforts involving the rights of children, especially children with disabilities, and the medical care of the elderly and people with disabilities. Extensive additions to the collection include material on the development of the American Association of People with Disabilities and the organization's involvement with voting issues, as well as Dickson's attempt to sail across the Atlantic.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.021

Formal title:: Gordon Hall and Grace Hoag Collection of Dissenting and Extremist Printed Propaganda
Extent:: 168,800 items from 5470 organizations (as of 2000)
Date range:: 1926-1996 (bulk 1960-1990)
Abstract:: The Hall-Hoag Collection of Dissenting and Extremist Printed Progpaganda constitutes the country's largest research collection of right and left wing U.S. extremist groups, from 1950 to 1999.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.76

Formal title:: Caroline Hazard papers
Extent:: 1.3 cubic feet
Date range:: 1872-1945
Abstract:: Collected papers of an educator, author, and fifth president of Wellesley College, consisting of correspondence, photographs, poetry, publications, and clippings.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0092

Marks (Elaine) papers

Formal title:: Elaine Marks papers
Extent:: 4 linear feet (4 record center boxes)
Date range:: 1893-2001 (bulk 1949-2001)
Abstract:: The Elaine Marks Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, research and teaching materials, and ephemera from the period 1949-2001. The collection includes manuscripts, course syllabi, promotional materials, and correspondence related to Elaine Marks' professorial work in the fields of French literature and Women's Studies. The collection also includes extensive materials from Marks' work with the Modern Language Association.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.003

Needmor Fund Records

Formal title:: Needmor Fund Records
Extent:: 24.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1975-2008 (bulk 1979-2008)
Abstract:: The Needmor Fund is a family foundation established in Toledo, Ohio, in 1956 by Duane and Virginia Stranahan with income from the Champion Spark Plug business. It focuses on funding community organizing efforts to create a more equitable and just society. The records document the activities of the Needmor Fund from the the 1970's to the early 21st century and include correspondence, grant applications and rejections, pamphlets, seminar brochures, notes from site visits, speeches, publications and media presentations.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.018

Formal title:: Newport Historical Society's Old Stone Mill collection
Extent:: 1.67 linear feet
Date range:: approximately 1677-2010, undated
Abstract:: This collection contains correspondence, booklets, published works, archaeological land surveys, and other materials related to the origin, history, and lore surrounding the Old Stone Mill in Newport.
Repository:: Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:: MS.1854.8

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