Irving Adler Papers 1929-2009

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Irving Adler Papers 1929-2009

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Irving Adler (1913- ) is an educator, mathematician, science writer and progressive activist born in New York City. He taught mathematics in the New York City secondary schools, was an activist in the progressive Teachers' Union, and the National Director of the National Council of the Arts, Sciences and Professions. Adler wrote numerous popular books, articles, and reviews on politics, education, mathematics and science (many for children). He was also a founding board member of the American Institute for Marxist Studies (AIMS). The collection includes his writings, clippings, correspondence and ephemera.

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The Teachers' Union of New York City (TU) was known as one of the country's most militant and influential teachers' organizations. It consistently addressed not only issues of salaries and pensions for its members, but also broader social concerns, from educational reforms to racial justice and international relations. From the description of Minutes [microform], 1918-1942. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 590661999 From the description of Minutes of the Executive ...