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Louis J. Twomey, S.J. Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Collection 02
Abstract
Father Twomey's papers, especially the correspondence, document this Jesuit's active involvement in the social apostolate. Also, they provide documentation about the Catholic Church's stance towards various social issues and about the recent history of New Orleans and the United States. Of particular value is material from the 1950s and 1960s concerning civil rights, labor-management relations, and communism.
Dates:
Created: 1926-1979; Other: Majority of material found in 1947-1969; Other: Date acquired: 01/12/1990
New Orleans Social Justice and Activism
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Collection 44
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of materials related to social justice issues in and around New Orleans and Latin America from the mid 1980s to early 1991. The collection includes pamphlets and newsletters of various coalitions in opposition to David Duke's 1990 gubernatorial campaign, contemporary news clippings, and reference materials on Duke and white supremacy. The collection also contains organizing materials in opposition to The Gulf War and local journals relative to labor parties,...
Dates:
Created: 1973-2002; Other: Majority of material found in 1985-1991
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