Archive Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
MSNC00113 |
Filing Title |
DeTar (John Hensley) papers |
Collection |
John Hensley DeTar papers |
Dates of Creation |
1956-1973 |
Extent |
8 boxes (8.0 linear ft.) |
Creator |
DeTar, John Hensley |
Scope & Content |
Correspondence and papers dealing with John Hensley DeTar's active role in the John Birch Society and related anti-communist, right-wing political groups, mostly in Nevada. Contains materials on the abortion issue, the Roman Catholic Church, Congress for Racial Equality, and campaigns organized to support or defeat issues in which the John Birch Society was interested. A considerable amount of the collection consists of printed matter. Correspondents include Walter S. Baring, Paul Laxalt, Alan Bible, and Howard Cannon. Correspondence topics include General Walker, FCC and FCRT, Syanon, abortion and the Catholic masses, John Birch Society, and American Independent Party (George Wallace campaign). Publications include Tactics (1964-1972), American Opinion (1956-1970), U.S. - France, The Remnant (1967-1973), The Voice, H. du Berrier Report (1968-1973), Washington Observer (1970-1973), Heard of Freedom, Review of News (1967-1971), Invisible Government Series (Dan Smoot), Committee for Fairness in Radio and Television, Council on Foreign Relations, Cathoic Counter Revolution Bulletin, Catholic Layman's League, Diem, Foreign Policy Association, American Flag Committee, Alerts, News and View (1968-1971), Tocsin, League of St. Paul, Minute Women of the U.S.A., Dan Smooth Reports (1960-1970), UNESCO, UNICEF, Una Voce, Stelle, Cardinal Mindszenty, and fifteen books on the John Birch Society and related activities and philosophies of the organization. |
Language of Material |
English |
Copyrights |
For copyright information, please contact the Nevada Historical Society. |