Ammon Hennacy Papers (Ms 555)
The Ammon Hennacy Papers (1823-1970, bulk 1945-1970) comprises the
personal papers and publications of Hennacy (1893-1970) best known for his
work in operating the Joe Hill Hospitality House for transients in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Hennacy was also a "Christian-anarchist-pacifist" (as he
called himself) who never paid taxes or went to war. He was a
conscientious objector in both world wars, and a lifelong anti-war
activist. Included are correspondence from his daughters, letters to
Hennacy's wife, Joan Thomas, from her family, and letters from friends in
sympathy of Hennacy's death. Also included are marriage, birth, baptism,
and divorce certificates, as well as Hennacy's posters, flyers, and
articles against war. Anti-war materials by people other than Hennacy are
also included. Also present in the collection are the original manuscript
for Hennacy's book, The One-Man Revolution in America (1970), which
was published posthumously; scrapbooks of news clippings from 1951 to
1966; and drawings and paintings by Joan Thomas. An indexed register is
available.