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Socialism -- United States.

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

An Open Letter to Joseph Warnock, Early 1900s

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.1
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An open letter to Comrade Warnock from James Hoogerhyde. "...Again, you say: 'A reform Socialist is one that believes that capitalism can be improved, and hence devotes his energies in that direction.' John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Georg Perkins and Sis Hopkins, are these reform Socialists?...." This letter is followed by a commentary, also by Hoogerhyde titled, 'In the Crucible' with references to the Finnish Federation.

Dates: Early 1900s
Gatling Gun Combination leaflet.
Gatling Gun Combination leaflet.

Gatling Gun Combination

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Identifier: 2006-003.1.1.045.jpg

Gatling Gun Combination, 1911

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Identifier: 2009.003.1.1.45
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"This picture shows the gun the capitalists have ready for you. They used it to crush the street car strike at Columbus, Ohio. The will use it again...." Description of a packet of socialist materials one can acquire for one dollar: 50 socialist books, 50 socialist postcards, 100 socialist stickers, 500 socialist leaflets, and 10 late numbers of the International Socialist Review. Published by Charles H. Kerr and Company, Chicago, Illinois.

Dates: Publication: 1911

Leaflet, version 1, 1930

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.40
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Socialist Party campaign leaflet stating the party's philosophy and objectives. Also promotes the candidacy of John F. McKay for US Senator (Montana) and J.P. Cavanaugh for US House of Represetatives (Montana), among others.

Dates: Publication: 1930

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

Out of Work, 1932

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.3
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"Crops Rot, Machines Lie Idle--Why Must Humans Suffer Want?..." Leaflet promoting the philosophy and values of the Socialist Party.

Dates: Publication: 1932

Resolution on the Party's Work in Culture, Undated

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.26
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"The crisis in the content of cultural forms is directly related to the general crisis of capitalism...The bourgeoisie definitely takes a class position on the question of culture. We, as communists, must do the same. We must realize that culture is an instrument of class struggle and encourage the talenst of working class artists particularly those of the nationally oppressed minorities...."

Dates: Undated

Socialist Party Grand Ratification Meeting, 1911-08-19

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.44
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Flyer announcing a Grand Ratification meeting of the Socialist Party, featuring guest speakers, including William McDevitt, candidate for mayor of San Francisco. Held at City Hall Square, San Francisco. "All workers are cordially invited to attend, as issues of vital importance will be discussed."

Dates: Issued: 1911-08-19

The Little White Hand, 1935

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.1.74
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A poem by Kittie Sporgo Hulse, based on an original poem of the same name by G.L. Flynn, in which Hulse encourages voting the Socialist ticket.

Dates: 1935

The Rand School of Social Science, 1913 - 1914

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.22
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"Full-Time Course for 1913-'14. On April 11, 1913, the Rand School of Social Science completes the seventh year of its work...The aim of the Rand School, as defined in the beginning and pursued throughout these seven years, is: 1. To offer to the public an opportunity for the systematic study of Socialism; 2. To offer to Socialists instruction in various subjects calculated to make them more efficient workers for the Cause...."

Dates: Publication: 1913 - 1914