Elba Nelson papers
Description
The papers of Elba Chase Nelson contain material relating to her activities as a member of the Communist Party of New Hampshire. Includes radio scripts and clippings, copies of political speeches dating from her bid for governor, and letters to United States senators, congressmen, and attorneys general in which she stated her views about civil liberties, social legislation, and international affairs. Also includes papers referring to her involvement in the Farmers' March, Washington, D.C., in 1936 and in the Peace Pilgrimage, Washington, D.C., in 1951. Also includes legal papers concerning her appearance before Louis C. Wyman, Attorney General of the State of New Hampshire, for questioning about subversive activities in the state.
Dates
- 1908 - 1967
Creator
- Nelson, Elba Chase, 1889-1967 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
7 linear ft. (4 boxes)
1 portfolio
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Elba Chase Nelson (1889-1967), Communist activist. The collection contains papers relating to her activities as a member of the Communist Party of New Hampshire, her bid for governor, her involvement in the Farmers' March, Washington, D.C., in 1936 and in the Peace Pilgrimage, Washington, D.C., in 1951. Legal papers concerning her appearance before Louis C. Wyman, Attorney General of the State of New Hampshire are also included.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository