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Maps and Oversized Material

 Series
Identifier: 8

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of the accumulated working papers of professor, historian, and author Dr. Walter Conser Jr. between 1970 and 2014. The collection is comprised primarily of research materials, in English and German, including articles, magazines, newspapers, books in whole or part, and associated notes; also included are publishing documents, personal and professional corresondence, newsletters, serials, memorablia, personal papers, and materials documenting Dr. Walter Conser Jr.'s participation in professional and academic panels, conferences, and events. The collection also contains various correspondence, academic and professional papers of scholars Sumner B. Twiss, William G. McLoughlin, and Gene Sharp. Additionally donated were over 100 books, primarily regarding nonviolence, and 13 phonograph records from the 1960s and 70s.

These materials are especially useful to persons studying issues relating to Native Americans, nonviolent action, civilian-based defense, Western religious history and specifically religious history of the American Southeast.

Dates

  • Creation: 1770-2018

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 82 Containers (Contains 74 document boxes, 5 oversize boxes, and 3 map case folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:

910-962-7810