David Thoreau Wieck Papers Bulk, 1943-1994 1921-1996

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David Thoreau Wieck Papers Bulk, 1943-1994 1921-1996

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David Thoreau Wieck was the son of Agnes Burns Wieck who wrote for the and worked as an organizer for the Progressive Miners of America. Moving to New York, Wieck graduated from Columbia University and was briefly a member of the Young Communist League (circa 1935-36), but became more sympathetic to anarchism. In July 1943, he began serving a three-year sentence for being a conscientious objector. After his release, he received a Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University. He began teaching philosophy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1960 and retired as Professor Emeritus in 1987. During his tenure he published numerous articles and was the author of a biography of his mother, (Southern Illinois Press, 1992). Wieck died on July 1, 1997. These papers include some of his correspondence, clippings, memorabilia, journals (1986-93), manuscripts and notes. Illinois Miner Woman from Spillertown: A Memoir of Agnes Burns Wieck

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