Al and Charlotte S. Appel papers, 1936-2005 and undated, bulk 1965-1990

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Summary

Abstract:

This collection of Al and Charlotte S. Appel's papers document various socialist and left-wing political parties and movements in Orange County, California chiefly from 1965-1990. The collection includes journals, flyers, newsletters, posters, and other ephemera, as well as correspondence of Al Appel. Some major topics represented are human rights, especially in South America, Russian Socialism, and Communism in China and Cuba. Particularly well represented are the Socialist Organizing Committee and the Organizing Committee for an Ideological Center. The collection also contains early materials from the Orange County Veterans for Peace, of which Appel was a founder.

Extent:

18.7 Linear Feet (19 boxes and one oversized folder)

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

Al and Charlotte S. Appel papers. MS-R137. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

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Background

Scope and content:: This collection of Al and Charlotte S. Appel's papers document various socialist and left-wing political parties and movements in Orange County, California chiefly from 1965-1990. The collection includes journals, flyers, newsletters, posters, and other ephemera, as well as correspondence of Al Appel. Some major topics represented are human rights, especially in South America, Russian Socialism, and Communism in China and Cuba. Particularly well represented are the Socialist Organizing Committee and the Organizing Committee for an Ideological Center. The collection also contains early materials from the Orange County Veterans for Peace, of which Appel was a founder.
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Access and use

Restrictions:: The collection has not been processed. It may contain restricted materials. Please contact the Department of Special Collections and Archives in advance to request access.
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