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Inventory of the Gordon and Sophia Parker Papers, 1932-1938Special Collections in the 1905 Carnegie Library, Pikes Peak Library DistrictEmail: http://www.ppld.org/SpecialCollections/SpecialCollectionsContact.aspURL: http://www.ppld.org/SpecialCollections/default.asp ©2005 Pikes Peak Library District
BiographyGordon Parker moved to Colorado Springs in 1919 and was the head of Colorado College's forestry school until it closed in the mid 1930s. He was involved in numerous civic activities, including the Winter Night Club, the Kiwanis Club, and the Masons, and served on Chamber of Commerce committees. His wife, Sophia, was also a member of several civic organizations in the city and according to her obituary in 1976, she had 'a long standing interest in parapsychology and UFOs.' Gordon Parker died in Colorado Springs on August 10, 1937 at the age of 58. Mr. and Mrs. Parker were survived by two sons and two daughters. Scope and ContentThe papers in this collection concern Gordon and Sophia Parker's involvement with William Dudley Pelley's Galahad College, Foundation Fellowship, and Silver Shirt Legion. Correspondence files include letters between Gordon Parker and 'E.G.' at Galahad College and the Foundation Fellowship and a final letter to William Pelley in 1934. The letters convey Parker's progress from initial enthusiasm about Pelley's vision to an increasing hesitation about Pelley's doctrine, especially as Pelley became more openly anti-Semitic. Also included in the collection are pamphlets, flyers, newsletters, correspondence and published lectures from William Dudley Pelley and his organizations. RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThe collection is open for research. Copy RestrictionsThe researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection. Preferred CitationGordon and Sophia Parker Papers, Special Collections in the 1905 Carnegie Library, Pikes Peak Library District. Processing InformationThis collection was arranged by Donna McCrea in June 2002. Separated MaterialThere are no separated materials. Subject HeadingsParker, Gordon, 1879-1937 Parker, Sophia, 1884-1976 Pelley Publishers, Asheville, N.C. Pelley, William Dudley, 1890- Silver Shirt Legion of America Box and Folder List
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