Hilger (Frances E.) collection, 1959-1977

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Summary

Title:
Frances E. Hilger collection
Dates:
1959-1977
Creators:
Hilger, Frances E.
Abstract:
The Frances E. Hilger collection relates to the political activism of Hilger, an opponent of the Vietnam War. A lifelong Quaker, Hilger participated in several peace groups in the New Jersey area. Her collection contains many leaflets, pamphlets, and serial issues published by the anti-war movement, including ephemeral titles. It also contains a number of letters written by Hilger to various politicians, including several United States senators and Congressional representatives.
Extent:
21 manuscript boxes (8.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Frances E. Hilger collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The Frances E. Hilger collection relates to the political activism of Hilger, an opponent of the Vietnam War. A lifelong Quaker, Hilger participated in several peace groups in the New Jersey area. Her collection contains many leaflets, pamphlets, and serial issues published by the anti-war movement, including ephemeral titles. It also contains a number of letters written by Hilger to various politicians, including several United States senators and Congressional representatives. In addition, there is correspondence relating to other members of Hilger's peace group.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1917
Born
1960s-1970s
Active in movement against the Vietnam War
1977
Died
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1979.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by David Jacobs
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-02-02 12:35:38.607702

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Frances E. Hilger collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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