James Moreno Political protest pins collection, 1941, 1984, undated

Summary

Creator:

Moreno, James

Abstract:

The collection documents social and political protest issues in the United States, mostly 1960s-1980s.

Extent:

.5 cubic feet (in 1 box

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

Political protest pins collection, 1941, 1984, and undated. The collection documents social and political protest issues in the United States, mostly 1960s-1980s. Pins are grouped into general topics: Michigan and gay rights pins (4); Justice and peace pins (12); Patriotic, elections and political pins (12); Health care and insurance pins (7); Radical students, union pins (11); Vietnam and other war and nuclear protest pins (19); Women, women's rights and pro-choice, ERA pins (16). Pins are mostly in good shape, but some are a little rusty, clouded, smeared or chipped. Pins are small, medium and large in size.

Additional collections by/about Kohrman are housed at the Clarke, while the ACS. Midland Chapter records are on loan to the Clarke.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

James Moreno graduated from Mount Pleasant High School (Mount Pleasant, Mich.), attended Central Michigan University, and has served as a County Commissioner for District 5 Isabella County. (This information is from his Facebook page.)

Acquisition Information:

Acc#75649

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical by general topics.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Abortion--United States--History--20th century.
Women's rights--United States--History---20th century.
Gay rights--United States--History--20th century.
Vietnam Moratorium, 1969.
Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970.
Social history--1960-1970.
Radicalism--United States.
Community organization--United States.
Antinuclear movement--United States--History--20th century.
Social problems--United States--History--20th century.
Equality--United States.
United States--Social conditions--1960-1980.
United States--Politics and government--1945-1989.

Names:

Central Michigan University--History.
United States Catholic Conference.
ACORN (Organization)
Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)

Places:

Mount Pleasant (Mich.)--History--20th century.