Frank R. Crosswaith papers, 1917-1965 (bulk 1923-1939).
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Harlem Labor Center (New York, N.Y.).
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Harlem Labor Committee (New York, N.Y.)
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Socialist Party (U.S.)
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The Socialist Party (U.S.) was founded in 1901, bringing together moderate socialists from the Social Democratic Party, and dissident members of the Socialist Labor Party. In 1936 the ongoing differences between the “Old Guard” and “Militant” factions, resulted in a split, with the Militant group retaining the SP name and much of the membership, while the Old Guard faction retained most of the organizational and financial assets. From the guide to the Socialist Party (U.S.) Minutes, ...
Crosswaith, Frank Rudolph, 1892-1965
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Frank R. Crosswaith was a lifelong socialist, a labor union organizer, editor, and socialist candidate for several New York State offices. During the 1920's and 1930's, he was one of the most effective organizers of black workers in New York City. Born in St. Croix, Crosswaith immigrated to this country at age thirteen. He attended the Rand School of Social Science, a labor and socialist school, and later became a lecturer there. In 1922 he was secretary of the People's ...
Negro Labor Committee
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Founded in 1935 by Frank R. Crosswaith. It sought to end discriminatory practices against blacks in labor and management. From the description of Negro Labor Committee records, 1925-1969. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122626526 From the guide to the Negro Labor Committee records, 1925-1969, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.) ...