Gerhard L. Weinberg papers, 1957-1973

Summary

Creator:

Weinberg, Gerhard L.

Abstract:

Professor of history at University of Michigan; Democratic Party files and records of his University of Michigan activities.

Extent:

7 linear feet
1 phonograph record

Language:

English

Call Number:

86288 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The Gerhard L. Weinberg collection is comprised of two series: Democratic Party activities and interests, and University of Michigan activities. The Democratic Party papers concern Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, and state politics. Issues documented include the passage of a fair housing law in Ann Arbor, and his interest in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, 1964-1965.

Biographical / Historical:

Gerhard L. Weinberg was a professor of German history at the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. While in Ann Arbor, Weinberg was involved with the local Democratic Party, serving as chairman of the Ann Arbor, Michigan Democratic Party and as member of the Democratic Party State Central Committee and the state Democratic Party Reform Commission.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was the gift of Gerhard L. Weinberg (donor no. 5522 ).

Accruals:

No further additions to the papers are expected.

Physical Location:

Portions located in offsite storage; prior notification required for access.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Discrimination in housing -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Historians -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Housing -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.

Formats:

Phonograph records.
Sound recordings.

Names:

Democratic Party (Mich.)
Democratic Party (Mich.). State Central Committee.
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
University of Michigan. Dept. of History.
University of Michigan -- Faculty.
Weinberg, Gerhard L.
Hart, Philip A. (Philip Aloysius), 1912-1976.
Staebler, Neil, 1905-2000.
Ferency, Zolton A., 1922-1993.
Swainson, John B. (John Burley), 1925-1994.

Places:

Ann Arbor (Mich.)
Michigan -- Politics and government -- 1961-1970.
Mississippi -- Politics and government -- 1951-
Michigan -- Politics and government -- 1951-