Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 436
National Crisis Action Rally
Records, 1985
Descriptive summary
| creator: | National Crisis Action Rally |
| title: | Records |
| dates: | 1985 |
| extent: | 0.21 linear ft. (1 half-document box) |
| collection number: | MS 436 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | National Crisis Action Rally Records, MS 436, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
The National Crisis Action Rally was held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on February 27th, 1985. The rally was meant to draw the attention of lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to the growing plight of the American farmer. 15,000 people took part in the event, along with newspaper and television media from around the country. |
Collection description
The collection (1985) contains newspaper and magazine articles about the National Crisis Action Rally. There are also copies of speeches that were presented at the rally as well as related background information about the event. For further information about the farm crisis of the 1980s and related issues, see the Farm Crisis Committee Records (MS 482). |
Organization
The collection is organized alphabetically. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Correspondence - Bedell, Berkley |
1985 |
1 |
2 |
Newsletter - North American Farmer |
1985 |
1 |
3 |
Newspaper, magazine articles - mostly event coverage |
1985 |
1 |
4 |
Rally schedule, general event information |
1985 |
1 |
5 |
Related background information |
1985 |
1 |
6 |
Speeches, statements by rally attendees |
1985 |
1 |
7 |
Video of Ames Rally - beta cassette (viewable copy catalog #: VIDE 000 669) |
1985 |