Thomas, Norman Matoon, 1884-1968
Person
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 3 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....
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Identifier: 2006-003-1-2-019.jpg
Dates:
Publication: 1932-07
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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