A Guide to the Papers of John Hospers, 1971-1974
A Collection in
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 10187-t
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Preferred Citation
Papers of John Hospers, 1971-1974, Accession # 10187-t, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.
Acquisition Information
This material was given to the Library on September 12, 1984 by John Hospers of Los Angeles, California.
Scope and Content Information
This collection consists of ca. 95 items, 1971-1974, concerning the Libertarian Party. Included are correspondence, news releases, campaign material, and related papers, chiefly pertaining to the organization of the party and its formative years, including material regarding John Hospers' 1972 candidacy for President and later for the governorship of California during the campaign of 1974. There is material on the first National Libertarian Party Convention, as well as a draft of the Statement of Principles for the party written by Hospers at the convention.