Records, 1879-1900.

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Records, 1879-1900.

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The records consist of 40 subject files, many of which pertain to jSLP state chapters. The first seven files pertain to the records of the national headquarters and the New York City local. These files include minutes, correspondence, circular letters, articles, lists and financial papers. Of special interest are the Central Committee and Grievance Committee minuites of the New York City local. There are also several items from the National Board of Appeals of the SLP which consists primarily of correspondence from Robert Bandlow, the board's secretary, to Henry Slobodkin, the acting national secretary. There are thirty-two files pertaining to SLP state chapters including California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. The chapter files primarily relate to the SLP conflict between the Kangaroos and DeLeon's supporters. Other items reflecting routine chapter business include grievance reports, financial reports, information about SLP publications, applications for new local chapters, resolutions and general correspondence.

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