Thomas, Norman Matoon, 1884-1968
Dates
- Existence: 1884-11-20 - 1968-12-19
Biography
Norman Mattoon Thomas was an American Presbyterian minister who achieved fame as a socialist, pacifist, and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Don't Scab at the Ballot Box!, 1928
Campaign leaflet supporting candidates Norman Thomas for President and James H. Maurer for Vice-President on the Socialist Party platform in 1928. Leaflet published by the Labor Committee for Thomas and Maurer, Chicago, IL.
Fund drive letters, 1931-03
"Dear Comrades" letters encouraging member participation in Party activities and donations to the Socialism Forward Drive, a fund-raising drive to raise $50,000 by May Day.
Is It a Crime to Be Old?, 1928
"...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.
Private Ownership of Coal Mines....
Private Ownership of Coal Mines...., 1932-07
"...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!
Socialist Party of the United States of America, 1930s
"To Huey Long and Father Coughlin: An Open Letter." Leaflet promoting Socialism and its philosophy.
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