Great Depression

Abstract Bass Family Correspondence comprises the correspondence and family documents of the Bass Family from Nebraska, who were involved in early American socialism and the labor movement. The collection documents the family history through the eyes of descendant Jeanne Morgan, a community advocate, author, and artist who conducted thorough research into her family’s genealogy throughout her adult life. The collection documents the story of the Bass family through letters, documents, heirloom...

Scope and Contents The Townsend National Recovery Plan Collection (circa 1935-1941) contains one box and .21 ft of material belonging to Anna A. Johnson. The majority of the collection contains programs, brochures, a report on the third annual National Townsend Convention, and a newsletter titled Townsend National Weekly. The collection focuses on the Townsend National Recovery Plan, discussing its benefits for the United States. The booklet The Townsend...