Thomas Joseph Burns papers, 1891-1979.

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Thomas Joseph Burns papers, 1891-1979.

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Thomas J. Burns was born in England in 1876. He settled in Portland, Oregon in 1904. He was an executive secretary for the Socialist Party of Oregon and published various political pamphlets, tracts and newsletters. His newsletters included "The Red Rag," "The Harpoon," and "The Fax." He died in 1957. This collection contains 2 boxes for Mss 1101 and one box for Mss 1101-1. This collection includes correspondence, receipts, certificates, news clippings, a journal and various publications, booklets, political and religious leaflets, a bible, handbooks, some family photos, and seven envelopes of duplicates.

1.8 cubic feet (4 document cases)

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Burns, Thomas J. (Thomas Jerome)

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Burns, Thomas Joseph.

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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, ...