Records, 1963-1980.

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Records, 1963-1980.

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Records of Teachers Committee for Peace in Vietnam, an organization of teachers at all levels opposed to the war in Vietnam who sought to educate their students about the issues and to influence public policy. The group was organized by two teachers during the summer of 1965 in New York City. Also documented is the Committee's effort to get the American Federation of Teachers (AFL-CIO) to voice opposition to the war despite the AFL-CIO's support of the Johnson administration. In addition to administrative files, the collection includes correspondence with and material on other peace groups, informational mailings (newsletters and leaflets), curricular materials, statements, reports, and miscellanous publications.

3.7 c.f.

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Joyce Wheeler was a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), a national teachers' labor union founded in 1900. She was particularly active in the United Action Caucus (UAC), a rank and file organization within the AFT. The UAC took stands on various issues within the American educational system, supported progressive politics in general, and campaigned for internal democracy within the AFT. Members of the Communist Party USA are thought to have played an important role in the UAC. Wh...