Commonwealth College Papers, 1931-1954

Summary

Creator:

Goodhue, F. M., 1870?-

Abstract:

F. M. Goodhue was an early member of Commonwealth Colony in New Llano, Louisiana, and an official of Commonwealth College, a cooperative, democratic labor school in Mena, Arkansas, founded in 1923 by Kate Richards O'Hare and William E. Zeuch. The papers include correspondence, articles, newspaper clippings, and an extensive typescript by Goodhue on the history of the Colony and the College. They document the early years of the College, dissension among the faculty over the sexual conduct of students, a student strike, and dissolution and sale of the College in 1940-41.

Extent:

19 items

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by K. Beam/J. Fox

Background

Scope and Content:

The F.M. Goodhue collection consists of one letter, typescripts, and notes by F.M. Goodhue; one letter by Lucien Koch, and clippings. The materials concern the history of Commonwealth Colony, New Llano, La., and Commonwealth College, Mena, Ark, the schism between the two, the conditions at the College, and the leadership of the College.

Biographical / Historical:

F. M. Goodhue was a member of Commonwealth Colony, New Llana, La., and an official of Commonwealth College, Mena, Ark.

Acquisition Information:

Purchased from F. M. Goodhue in 1962

Processing information:

Collection processed and finding aid created by K. Beam/J. Fox.

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Names:

Commonwealth Colony (New Llano, La.)
Commonwealth College (Mena, Ark.)
Koch, Lucien, fl. 1932.
O'Hare, Kate Richards, 1877-1948.
Zeuch, William E. (William Edward).