Papers, placards, posters, photographs, and memorabilia related to the life and work of Davis, California community organizer and activist Tansey Thomas.

Tansey Washington Thomas (1931-2017) was a community organizer and political activist in every sense of those words. Throughout her life Tansey devoted her energy and intelligence to advocating for civil rights, women's rights, social and economic justice, and equality and fairness for all people.

12 linear feet

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Collection is open for research.