Jacob (Paul) papers, 1944-1991

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Summary

Title:
Paul Jacob papers
Dates:
1944-1991
Creators:
Jacob, Paul, 1960-
Abstract:
Writings, correspondence, press releases, campaign literature, serial issues, clippings, and memorabilia relating to activities of the Libertarian Party in the United States, its efforts to secure positions on the ballot for its candidates in various states, its opposition to military draft registration, and the trial and imprisonment of Paul Jacob in 1985 for refusal to register for the draft.
Extent:
19 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 card file box (10.6 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Paul Jacob papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The Paul Jacob papers consist of writings, correspondence, press releases, campaign literature, serial issues, clippings, and memorabilia relating to activities of the Libertarian Party in the United States, its efforts to secure positions on the ballot for its candidates in various states, its opposition to military draft registration, and the trial and imprisonment of Paul Jacob in 1985 for refusal to register for the draft. Personal correspondence, speeches, writings, clippings, and memorabilia of Jacob are also included.

The majority of the material focuses on Jacob's draft registration resistance. Jacob traveled the United States during the early 1980s, making his anti-draft registration opinions known in speeches at Libertarian Party and non-Libertarian Party events, letters to the editors of various publication, by creating the anti-draft organization Volunteers for America, publishing the anti-war magazine Scream!, and writing an afterword published in the book The Rainbow Cadenza. Published and unpublished articles and related notes can be found in the Speeches and Writings series, while material relating to the organizations Jacob participated in can be found in the Office Files series.

In addition, Jacob held many prominent roles in the Libertarian Party throughout the 1980s. Materials such as internal memoranda, reports, notes, and printed material relating to his time as the Chairman of Arkansas, National Director, National Ballot Access Coordinator, and his time serving on the National Committee can be found in the Office Files series. Additional Libertarian Party printed material can be found in the Printed Material series.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1960
Born
1978
Formed campus chapter of Libertarian Party, Westminster College, Missouri
1981
Elected Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas
1981
Received draft registration letter from the Selective Service System
1982
Traveled the United States speaking to students and youth about refusing to register
1981
Refused to register and left Arkansas to go underground
1984
Arrested by the FBI and sentenced to 5 years in prison
1982
Indicted by grand jury for failure to register for the draft
1985 November 25
Released from prison
1985 July 2
Entered prison
1986
Director of Sales, CATO
1987-1988
Director, National Libertarian Party
1988-1989
National Coordinator, Ballot Access Committee
1990
Campaign Manager, Tax Accountability Amendment Committee
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1990.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Stephanie Watson
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-03-29 15:36:20.074922

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Paul Jacob papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
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