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Title: Frances E. Hilger collection
Date (inclusive): 1959-1977
Collection Number: 79072
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
21 manuscript boxes
(8.4 Linear Feet)
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.
source:
Hilger, Frances E.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1979.
[Identification of item], Frances E. Hilger collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
| 1917 | Born |
| 1960s-1970s | Active in movement against the Vietnam War |
| 1977 | Died |
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989
World politics -- 1945-1989
Hilger, Frances E.