Thomas, Norman Matoon, 1884-1968

Person

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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 1 Collection or Record:

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

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Harold Leventhal proletarian archive, 1885-1978 / Harold Leventhal proletarian archive

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Subject: Old age pensions -- Law and legislation -- United States. X