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People for the American Way Collection of Conservative Political Ephemera, 1980-2004 http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/hb596nb6hz No online items Finding Aid to People for the American Way Collection of Conservative Political Ephemera, 1980-2004 Sarah Lopez The processing of this collection was made possible by the Center for the Comparative Study of Right-Wing Movements, Institute for the Study of Social Change, U.C. Berkeley, and by the generosity of the People for the American Way. The Bancroft Library University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720-6000 Phone: (510) 642-6481 Fax: (510) 642-7589 Email: [email protected] URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/ © 2011 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. BANC MSS 2010/152 1 Finding Aid to People for the American Way Collection of Conservative Political Ephemera, 1980-2004 Collection number: BANC MSS 2010/152 The Bancroft Library University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720-6000 Phone: (510) 642-6481 Fax: (510) 642-7589 Email: [email protected] URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/ The processing of this collection was made possible by the Center for the Comparative Study of Right-Wing Movements, Institute for the Study of Social Change, U.C. Berkeley, and by the generosity of the People for the American Way. Finding Aid Author(s): Sarah Lopez Finding Aid Encoded By: GenX © 2011 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Collection Summary Collection Title: People for the American Way collection of conservative political ephemera Date (inclusive): 1980-2004 Collection Number: BANC MSS 2010/152 Creator: People for the American Way Extent: 118 cartons; 1 box; 1 oversize box.circa 148 linear feet Repository: The Bancroft Library University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720-6000 Phone: (510) 642-6481 Fax: (510) 642-7589 Email: [email protected] URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/ Abstract: This collection is comprised of ephemera assembled by the People For the American Way and pertaining to right-wing movements in the United States. The collection documents the ideological orientations, policy positions, talking points, and organizational structures and strategies of hundreds of right-wing organizations, individuals, and publications. Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Access Collection is open for research. COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use. Publication Rights Materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. BANC MSS 2010/152 2 All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley 94720-6000. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html . Preferred Citation [Identification of item], People for the American Way Collection of Conservative Political Ephemera, BANC MSS 2010/152, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog People for the American Way--Archives Conservatism--United States Political science--United States--Miscellanea Right and left (Political science)--United States Ephemera Political works Acquisition Information The People for the American Way Collection of Conservative Political Ephemera was given to The Bancroft Library by the Center for the Comparative Study of Right Wing Movements, Institute for Study of Societal Issues, University of California, Berkeley in June 2010. Organizational History People for the American Way (PFAW) was founded in 1981 by Norman Lear, Barbara Jordan, Father Theodore Hesburgh, and Andrew Heiskell. PFAW is dedicated to promoting equality, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. Their operational mission includes promoting progressive policies, electing progressive candidates, and holding public officials accountable. Josh Glasstetter from PFAW read in the New York Times about the newly formed Center for the Comparative Study of Right-wing Movements at UC Berkeley. He then contacted the Center’s Executive Director, Dr. Lawrence Rosenthal, to inquire about the possibility of the Center providing a home for the PFAW archive of materials pertaining to American right-wing groups and individuals. Dr. Christine Trost, Program Director for the Center, contacted the Bancroft Library to see if they might be interested in processing and housing the collection. Scope and Content of Collection This collection is comprised of "Political Ephemera," assembled by the People For the American Way and pertaining to right-wing movements in the United States. The collection documents the ideological orientations, policy positions, talking points, and organizational structures and strategies of hundreds of right-wing organizations, individuals, and publications. A large portion of the collection focuses specifically on documents associated with the "religious right." Of particular interest (due to the scope) are materials pertaining to the American Family Association, Christian Coalition, Coalition for Better TV, Concerned Women for America, Family Research Council, the Moral Majority, and the Pat Robertson Papers. Additionally, there are comprehensive collections of the following publications: Charisma & Christian Life , Chalcedon Report, Chronicle, Focus on the Family, and New American. The collection consists of three series: Organization Files, Publication Files, and Subject Files. Materials include organizations’ and individuals’ pamphlets, direct mailings, publications, speeches, conference programs, internal financial records, membership, fundraising strategies, voter guides, manuals, biographies, and publications. Organization Files carton 1, folder 1 Abe Lincoln Foundation carton 1, folder 2 Abiding Truth Ministries carton 1, folder 3 Academic Freedom Legal Defense Fund carton 1, folder Accelerated Chirstian Education 4-5 carton 1, folder Accuracy in Academia 1985-2003 6-10 carton 1, folder Accuracy in Media 1980-2007 11-17 BANC MSS 2010/152 3 Organization Files carton 1, folder Accuracy in Media Report 1985-2000 18-19 carton 1, folder Acton Institute 20-22 carton 1, folder 23 Ad Hoc Coalition Against Quotas carton 1, folder Ad Hoc Committee in Defense of Life 24-25 carton 1, folder 26 Advocates for Life carton 2, folder 1 African-American Life Alliance carton 2, folder 2 African American Republican Leadership Council carton 2, folder 3 Alabama Family Alliance carton 2, folder Alamo Foundation 4-5 carton 2, folder 6 Alexis de Tocqueville Institute carton 2, folder 7 All Children Matter carton 2, folder 8 Allegheny Institute carton 2, folder Alliance Defense Fund 9-15 carton 2, folder 16 Alliance for America carton 2, folder 17 Alliance for Marriage carton 2, folder 18 Alliance for School Choice carton 2, folder 19 Alliance for the Separation of School and State carton 2, folder 20 Alliance for the West carton 2, folder 21 Alternative Voice carton 2, folder 22 Americade 200 carton 2, folder 23 American Alliance for Better Schools carton 2, folder 24 American Alliance of Rights and Responsibilities carton 2, folder American Anti-Persecution League 25-26 carton 2, folder 27 American Association of Christian Counselors carton 2, folder 28 American Association of Christian Schools carton 2, folder 29 American Association of Women carton 2, folder 30 American Catholic Lawyers Association carton 2, folder 31 American Cause carton 2, folder 32 American Center for Law and Justice (A. C.L. & J.) carton 2, folder 33 American Center for Legislative Reform carton 2, folder 34 American Christian Cause carton 2, folder 35 American Christian Party carton 2, folder 36 American Christian Television System carton 2, folder 37 American Citizens for Political Action carton 2, folder 38 American Citizens Television carton 2, folder 39 American Civil Rights Institution carton 2, folder 40 American Civil Rights Institution - Newsletter 2003 carton 3, folder American Coalition for Traditional Values 1-4 carton 3, folder 5 American Coalition of Life Activists carton 3, folder 6 American Coalition of Unregistered Churches carton 3, folder American Conservative Union (A. C. U.) 1981-2007 7-22 carton 4, folder A. C. U. 2005-2006 1-4 carton 4, folder 5 American Constitutional Law Foundation carton 4, folder 6 American Council for a Free Asia carton 4, folder 7 American Council for Health Care Reform carton 4, folder 8 American Council of Trustees & Alumni carton 4, folder 9 American Council on Science and Health carton 4, folder 10 American Defence Committee carton 4, folder 11 American Defense Institute BANC MSS 2010/152 4 Organization Files carton 4, folder 12 American Education Coalition carton 4,
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