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Martin, Fredericka I. Papers, 1926-1990 (bulk 1968-1984).

Title: Papers, 1926-1990 (bulk 1968-1984).

Series I includes correspondence from and biographical material on hundreds of medical volunteers from over 25 countries (Includes materials written in Spanish, French, Russian, Rumanian and German). Particularly informative are questionnaires sent by Martin and filled in by dozens of doctors, nurses, ambulance drives and other medical personnel detailing their activities in Spain and their subsequent experiences. These also provide data on political affiliations before and after the war and personal motivations for going to Spain. Much of the correspondence to and from Martin chronicles the later lives of the volunteers and offers insights to the range of attitudes regarding Martin's efforts to record their work in Spain. Additionally, this series contains materials donated to Martin, including Spanish Civil War letters (originals and copies), diaries and journals (typescripts and photocopies,) personal essays, clippings, leaflets and other ephemera. Martin also collected the medical writings and other materials published by the medical volunteers. Series II contains Martin's research files pertaining to medical aid and services in Spain during the war. Materials related to the Medical Bureau to Aid Spanish Democracy are located in this series including research correspondence related to the establishment and structure of the Medical Bureau; brochures, press releases, leaflets and other ephemera; information on the merger with the North American Committee to Aid Spanish Democracy; and documents related to the passport application policy for Medical Bureau personnel. Series III includes correspondence from and biographical material on Spanish Civil War combat volunteers. Series IV consist of Martin's incoming and outgoing correspondence from a range of friends, political figures, researchers and former Medical Bureau officers and organizers. Included in this latter category are Executive Secretary Herman F. Reissig, Evelyn Ahrend Kirkpatrick, James Loeb, Louis Miller, Harold L. Oram, Violet Robbin, John Sherman, and Charles Tobach who contribute information on the structure and activities of the Medical Bureau in the United States. Other correspondents include: Canadian Communist leader Tim Buck and his wife Bess, journalist Herbert Matthews, writer Joesph North and his wife Helen, and author of a book on the Jewish participation in the Spanish Civil War, Gina Medem. Series V This series consists of primary and secondary materials collected by Martin in the course of her research. Series VI includes the black wool nurse's cape Martin wore in Spain, and a Medical Bureau pin - a gold cross surrounded by laurel leaves. Series VII includes six boxes of duplicate material (chiefly carbons and photocopies).

ArchivalResource: 36 linear ft. (36 boxes)

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