Peterson, Donald O., 1925-
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Donald O. Peterson Papers, 1947-1980
Collection
Identifier: Eau Claire Mss BB - Eau Claire Micro 23
Summary
Papers, mainly 1967-1972, of Donald O. Peterson, a liberal leader of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. The papers document Peterson's work in state and national Democratic party politics and reform initiatives. Major subjects include Peterson's leadership of Eugene McCarthy's 1968 presidential campaign in Wisconsin (available only on microfilm); his participation in the New Democratic Coalition (1968-1973), the Commission on Rules of the Democratic National Committee (1969-1972), and the...
Dates:
1947-1980; Majority of material found within 1967-1972
Interview with Donald Peterson, 1993
Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 321
Summary
An oral history with a liberal leader in the Wisconsin Democratic Party during the 1960s-1970s, opposed to U.S. involvement in Vietnam, Donald Oliver Peterson. Topics covered are the presidential candidacy of Eugene McCarthy in 1969 and Peterson’s role in the Wisconsin primary, the Democratic National Convention, and the election.
Dates:
1993