Cooperative League of the U.S.A. records 1919-1926 1925-1926

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Cooperative League of the U.S.A. records 1919-1926 1925-1926

The Cooperative League of America was established in New York City in 1916 by James Peter Warbasse who served as president until 1941. The organization, now called the Cooperative League of the U.S.A. and based in Washington, D.C., is a federation of local, state, regional, and national cooperative business organizations. The League sponsors training conferences, conducts research, and distributes information about cooperatives. Collection consists of correspondence and printed matter concerning the Cooperative League. Records include correspondence with members of the League, members of other cooperative organizations throughout the world, and individuals interested in the cooperative movement.

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