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Crush Fascism in Spain, 1936
"Crush Fascism in Spain. Friends of the Debs Column supporting Eugene Victor Debs Column." 2 sheets of unused letterhead.
Freiheit die Thälmann-Kolonne, 1936
"Freedom." A song originally written as an anti-Fascist anthem for the German volunteers who made up the Thälmann Battalion of the International Brigades (also known as the Thaelman Column). The song later became popular in American communist and folk music communities.
How the House Committee on Un-American Activities has attempted to control my conscience...., 1947
Announcement of a series of talks to be given by Howard Fast, the Hon. O. John Rogge, and Rabbi Irving F. Reichert at the Oakland Auditotrium Theatre.
Letter from Dorothy Parker to Friend, 1945-06-23
Letter from Dorothy Parker, Acting Chairman of the Spanish Refugee Appeal, appealing for urgently needed funds to be sent to France and distributed through the Unitarian Service Committee.
Letter from Dorothy Parker to Friend, 1945-07-27
"Dear Friend of the Spanish Republican Exiles: George Seldes has courageously pointed out through the years how distorted are many reports of great historical events. No great event was ever more distorted in the American press than the war in Spain...." Appeal for donations. On verso, a list of national sponsors.
Our Brother Bill, 1947-04
"Our Brother Bill." A poem dedicated to the American members of the International Brigade who fought Fascism in Spain.
Registration form, 1936
Unused mimeograph typed registration forms titled, "Eugene Victor Debs Column to Affiliate to the International Brigade to Fight Fascism in Spain."
Three Names for Fascists, 1948
"I speak of only one source of shame to decent Americans who want their country to be admired by the world. I mean the group of bigots known as the Dies Committee--then the Rankin Committee, and now the Thomas Committee--THREE NAMES FOR FASCISTS, the world over to roll on their tongues with pride." Henry A. Wallace.
United American Spanish Aid Committee, 1941-01-07
Press release in which Abraham Flexnor reaffirms his sponsorship of the American Rescue Ship Mission. Includes a supportive quote by Ernest Hemingway, sent from Cuba to Helen R. Bryan.
What Has Happened to the Valiant..., 1945
"...Spanish Fighters for Democracy. A Statement by Orson Welles on Spanish Republicans." Includes reproductions of telegrams, letters and newspaper articles about the dire need for medical aid, food, clothes, etc for the political refugees.