Robert O. Shepherd, Activist, Papers, 1973-79 A&M 2526

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 2526

Title

Robert O. Shepherd, Activist, Papers 1973-79

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195111

Quantity

1.25 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 ft. 3 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each)

Creator

Shepherd, Robert O.

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Papers, circulars, and pamphlets of a local activist. Includes materials of the Socialist Party U.S.A. and of a nationwide democratic socialist group, the New American Movement. Shepherd was also active in other groups such as the Fayette County, Pennsylvania Family Abuse Council and Shelterforce - National Housing Activists. There are copies of the Socialist Tribune, The Canton Speech of Eugene V. Debs, and a notebook on the 1978 N.A.M. Convention, Milwaukee, WI.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Robert O. Shepherd, Activist, Papers, A&M 2526, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926
Fayette County (Pa.)
New American Movement (Organization)
Shepherd, Robert Opie.
Socialism
Socialist Party (U.S.)

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926
Shepherd, Robert O.
Shepherd, Robert Opie.

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Fayette County (Pa.)