Clara M. Vincent Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP002623
The Clara M. Vincent Papers includes correspondence, political flyers, and pamphlets from Vincent’s political activities. Additionally, this collection contains a notable amount of newspaper clippings revolving around racism, warfare, nuclear disarmament, and the formation
of the Progressive Party.
Important Subjects: Pacifists Civil rights movements Nuclear disarmament Progressive Party (U.S. : 1948) Church and state World War, 1939-1945
Important Names: Dondero, George A. (George Anthony), 1883-1968 Ferguson, Homer, 1888-1982 Griffiths, Martha W. (Martha Wright), 1912-2003 McNamara, Pat, 1894-1966 Vincent, Clara M., 1895-1990 Wallace, Henry A. (Henry Agard), 1888-1965
Important Subjects: Pacifists Civil rights movements Nuclear disarmament Progressive Party (U.S. : 1948) Church and state World War, 1939-1945
Important Names: Dondero, George A. (George Anthony), 1883-1968 Ferguson, Homer, 1888-1982 Griffiths, Martha W. (Martha Wright), 1912-2003 McNamara, Pat, 1894-1966 Vincent, Clara M., 1895-1990 Wallace, Henry A. (Henry Agard), 1888-1965
Dates
- 1936 - 1989
- Majority of material found within 1940 - 1960
Creator
- Vincent, Clara M. (Person)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
Rules for Use of Archival Materials.Restrictions: Researchers may encounter records of a sensitive nature – personnel files, case records and those involving investigations, legal and other private matters. Privacy laws and restrictions imposed by the Library prohibit the use of names and other personal information which might identify an individual, except with written permission from the Director and/or the donor.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (2 SB, 1 OS)
Abstract
Born in 1895 in Ingham County Michigan, Clara M. Vincent was a peace and civil rights
activist. Vincent immediately became entrenched in peace activism after the end of World War I. Her activism largely focused on civil rights, peace, nuclear disarmament, world hunger, and the separation of church and state. She was involved in innumerable organizations, including: Livonia Citizens for Better Human Relations, the Detroit branch of the American Civil Liberties Union, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Farmington, the Jane Addams Peace Association, and Americans for the Separation of Church and State. Moreover, she was a member of the Warsaw Peace Congress, in addition to aiding the Progressive Party’s Henry Wallace in his presidential campaign, during which she worked alongside Paul Robeson.
The Clara M. Vincent Papers includes correspondence, political flyers, and pamphlets from Vincent’s political activities. Additionally, this collection contains a notable amount of newspaper clippings revolving around racism, warfare, nuclear disarmament, and the formation of the Progressive Party.
The Clara M. Vincent Papers includes correspondence, political flyers, and pamphlets from Vincent’s political activities. Additionally, this collection contains a notable amount of newspaper clippings revolving around racism, warfare, nuclear disarmament, and the formation of the Progressive Party.
History
Born in 1895 in Ingham County Michigan, Clara M. Vincent was a peace and civil rights activist. Vincent immediately became entrenched in peace activism after the end of World War I. Her activism largely focused on civil rights, peace, nuclear disarmament, world hunger, and the separation of church and state. She was involved in innumerable organizations, including: Livonia Citizens for Better Human Relations, the Detroit branch of the American Civil Liberties Union, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Farmington, the Jane Addams Peace Association, and Americans for the Separation of Church and State. Moreover, she was a member of the Warsaw Peace Congress, in addition to aiding the Progressive Party’s Henry Wallace in his presidential campaign, during which she worked alongside Paul Robeson.
Arrangement
This collection has largely been kept in original order.
Folders in this collection are simply listed by their location within each box. They are not arranged, so any given subject may be dispersed throughout several boxes within each series.
Acquisition
This collection was donated to the Reuther Library by Clara M. Vincent’s son, Wallace “Bud” Felton, in April 2015.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Meghan McGowan on May 20, 2015.
Creator
- Vincent, Clara M. (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Clara M. Vincent Papers
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Processed by Meghan McGowan.
- Date
- 2015-05-20
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
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