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United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Harold Leventhal proletarian archive, 1885-1978

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Identifier: 2006-003
Scope and Contents

This archive, and its accompanying library, were acquired by Guy Logsdon, then Library Director, in 1977. It is ascribed to Harold Leventhal, who was a folk music manager, handling such musicians as the Weavers, Woody Guthrie, Peter, Paul and Mary and Joan Baez. This archive includes an selection of correspondence of the noted activist Ammon Hennacy as well as biographical materials.

Dates: 1885 - 1978; Majority of material found within 1902 - 1975

Letter, with attachments, from Clarence Senior to Comrade Secretary, 1931-03-16

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.41
Scope and Contents "Dear Comrade Secretary: I know that you do not, BUT--Some secretaries forget to tell us when a new comrade is elected to succeed him. Some have neglected to send us the lists of members we asked for several months ago. Some don't read the NEW LEADER, our official paper.... Suggestions to the Secretary from Clarence Senior, Executive Secretary, National Headquarters. Includes attachments: "Suggestions to Local Officials: Bulletin No. 7; and "Minutes of the National Executive Committee...
Dates: 1931-03-16

Socialist Methods, Undated

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.43
Scope and Contents

"The Socialist movement is attracting a great deal of attentiono in the United States, and as it is part of a rapidly growing organization, world-wide in its scope, it should be carefully studied...."

Dates: Undated

Steffens, Lincoln, 1917-11-09

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.58
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"You are cordially invited to attend a lecture by Lincoln Steffens on The Russian Revolution to be held in Washington Irving High School Auditorium, under the auspices of The New York Socialist Society."

Dates: Issued: 1917-11-09

Three Names for Fascists, 1948

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.66
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"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.

Dates: Publication: 1948

United States armed forces

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Identifier: 1981.008.8
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This artificial collection was begun as a catch-all for small single gifts and purchases, and to make them easier for scholars to search them. This assemblage consists primarily of documents, correspondence, photographs, broadsides and artifacts, dealing mostly with United States history.

Dates: 1747 - 1985

United States government and politics

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Identifier: 1981.008.8
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This artificial collection was begun as a catch-all for small single gifts and purchases, and to make them easier for scholars to search them. This assemblage consists primarily of documents, correspondence, photographs, broadsides and artifacts, dealing mostly with United States history.

Dates: 1747 - 1985

Why Don't You Organize a Local...., 1920s

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.79
Scope and Contents

"...or Become a Member at Large?" Leaflet promoting the Socialist Party. Includes a clip-and-mail membership application form and clip-and-mail subscription form for the American Appeal publication.

Dates: Publication: 1920s