Hickey, Thomas A., 1869-1925

Machinist, journalist, socialist party organizer. Born January 14, 1869 in Dublin, Ireland. Emigrated to New York City at the age of twenty-three and after holding jobs in New Jersey and Montana, came to Texas in 1904 where he assumed duties as organizer of the Socialist party in Texas. In 1911 he became editor of "The Rebel," a weekly newspaper published in Hallettsville, Texas. In 1917 publication of "The Rebel" was suppressed under the Espionage Bill of that year. Hickey subsequently became an organizer for the National Non-Partisan League in Texas; organized the National Workers and Drilling Company; and published "Tom Hickey's Magazine." Died on May 2, 1925.

From the description of Papers, 1886-1967, 1897-1925. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 24768562

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