William Frey papers, ca. 1860-1888.

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Creator

Frey, William, 1839-1888.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 1 linear foot (2 boxes)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts of writings, diaries, and other papers, chiefly regarding Frey's work in founding a community in Cedar Vale, Kansas,and to his preaching of positivism. Includes correspondence with Russian liberals and revolutionists, American communists, and American and English positivists;tracts on positivism; and a biography in Russian of Auguste Comte.

Biographical/Historical Note

William Frey (1839-1888) was a Russian-American social reformer and positivist.

Controlled Access Terms

• Frey, William, 1839-1888.
• Comte, Auguste, 1798-1857.
• Russian Americans.
• Positivism.
• Communists -- United States.
• Revolutionaries -- Soviet Union.
• Cedar Vale (Ka.) -- Religious life and customs.
• Russia -- Politics and government -- 1855-1881.
• Diaries.
• Social reformers.