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Maurer, James H. (James Hudson), 1864-1944

 Person

Biography

American trade unionist who twice ran for the office of Vice President of the United States on the ticket of the Socialist Party of America.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Is It a Crime to Be Old?, 1928

 Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.1.61
Scope and Contents

"...What shall we do with those who are no longer young? 1. Have them live off their children? 2. Send them to the poorhouse? 3. Have them beg for charity?...Vote Socialist!" Norman Thomas for President, James H. Maurer for Vice President.

Dates: 1928

Private Ownership of Coal Mines...., 1932-07

 Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.19
Scope and Contents

"...Brings Chaos, Tyranny and Hunger." Leaflet in which Powers Hapgood proposes the plight of the coal miner and the advantages of nationalizing the coal mining industry. Political cartoon caption reads: End Slavery in the Coal Fields!

Dates: Publication: 1932-07

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  • Type: Archival Object X
  • Subject: Working class -- United States X

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Coal miners -- United States -- History. 1
Coal mines and mining -- Government ownership -- United States. 1
Discrimination in employment -- Law and legislation -- United States. 1
Labor unions -- United States. 1
Mine safety -- United States 1