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Creator
Fenner, Frances
Call number
MssCol 18273
Physical description
.42 linear feet (1 box)
Preferred Citation

Frances Fenner and Merwyn Fenner papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library

Repository
Manuscripts and Archives Division
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Frances Fenner and Merwyn Fenner were married supporters of the world government cause, active primarily in Afton, New York in the 1950s. The Frances Fenner and Merwyn Fenner papers contain records of the Fenners' world government activism, including copies of their speeches and articles, correspondence with other world government figures, records from their involvement in the New York Citizens' Committee for a People's World Convention, clippings, and notes. Materials range in date from 1949 to 1958.

Biographical/historical information

Frances Fenner and Merwyn Fenner were married supporters of the world government cause, active primarily in Afton, New York in the 1950s.

Scope and arrangement

The Frances Fenner and Merwyn Fenner papers contain records of the Fenners' world government activism, including copies of their speeches and articles, correspondence with other world government figures, records from their involvement in the New York Citizens' Committee for a People's World Convention, clippings, and notes. Materials range in date from 1949 to 1958.

The Frances Fenner and Merwyn Fenner papers are arranged in two series:

  • Series I: General Records
    1949-1958

    This series contains records of joint activities of Frances Fenner and Merwyn Fenner in relation to world government causes, including correspondence with other world federalists, clippings, notes, articles, and information on the New York Citizens' Committee for a People's World Convention, which both Fenners participated in. Materials range in date from 1949 to 1958.

  • Series II: Speeches
    1950-1957

    The Speeches series contains notes and drafts of speeches given by Frances Fenner and Merwyn Fenner in support of world government causes. Some speeches were later published in world government literature.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Gift of Frances and Merwyn Fenner.

Processing information

Compiled by Cate Putirskis.

Using the collection

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328

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