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Religions United in Action for Community (RUAC) papers, 1969-1981

 

Summary

Creator:
Religions United in Action for Community
Susskind, David
Abstract:
Materials are related to the Religions United in Action for Community (RUAC) interfaith ministerial group in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Extent:
5 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Religions United in Action for Community (RUAC) papers, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes RUAC's by laws, corporate records, minutes, membership lists, treasure's reports, and correspondence from 1969 through 1981.

Biographical / historical:

Religions United in Action for Community (RUAC) was an interfaith ministerial group organized in 1969 to address social issues in St. Petersburg such as school desegregation, busing, health care, and community displacement resulting from the construction of Interstate 275. Other concerns included casino gambling, pornography, and the emerging Moral Majority movement.

Acquisition information:
Papers were donated by Rabbi David Susskind.

Access and use

Restrictions:

None.

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Religions United in Action for Community (RUAC) papers, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Location of this collection:
140 7th Avenue South
St. Petersburg
FL
33701
USA