Libertarian Party Papers 1976-1983

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

160 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Brenda Gunn

Email: bg9ba@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 924-1037

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections

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Summary

Creator:

Roger Lea MacBride

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of 122 items, 1976-1983, papers from the involvement of Roger Lea MacBride with the Libertarian Party. Included in the collection are correspondence, a 1983 report from the national party chairman, a paper regarding the libertarian-conservative tradition, a legal document, numerous state and national newsletters, convention and campaign pamphlets, newspaper clippings, photographs of MacBride, and memorabilia. The correspondence concerns party policies and internal factionalism between liberals and conservatives, particularly at the 1983 Libertarian convention. The memorabilia includes campaign and convention buttons, balloons, a belt buckle, a cup, a banner, and a t-shirt.

Acquisition information:

This material was given to the Library by Mr. Roger MacBride of Charlottesville, Virginia, on September 27, 1983.

Physical description:

This collection contains 122 items.