Jeffery Cox papers
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Scope and Contents
This collection documents the political activism of former University of Iowa Professor Jeffery Cox.
Dates
- Creation: 2005 - 2012
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
Jeffrey L. Cox (1947-2020), Ph.D., was professor of history at the University of Iowa from 1978 until his death at age 72. He was a historian of Britain and religion, and published four books and nearly 20 articles over the course of his career. He was also a political activist, serving as chair of the Johnson County Democratic Party and co-editor of The Prairie Progressive. He endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders for the 2016 presidential election, leading the Iowa caucus effort on his behalf.
Extent
91.7 Megabytes (8 PDF files)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains materials related to Cox's political activism, mostly post-2005. Referendum for new Johnson County jail, 2012. Caucus for Bernie Sanders, 2016. Healthcare not Warfare Caucus Campaign, 2012. Progressive Democrats of America. Formation of Iowa People’s Alliance, 2011. Democratic Socialists of America.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242
319-335-5921
lib-spec@uiowa.edu