Papers, 1928-1965 (bulk 1933-1943)

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Papers, 1928-1965 (bulk 1933-1943)

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Newspaper clippings, correspondence, printed material and scrapbooks. Topics include labor unionism, the Progressive Mine Workers of America, Socialist Party activities and coal mining in Illinois.

.88 linear ft. (1 1/2 boxes) + 2 oversize bound volumes, 1 oversize folder.

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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, ...

Progressive Mine Workers of America

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United mine workers of America

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Allard, Gerry, 1908-1965.

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Coal miner, union activist, socialist, writer and businessman. Born in France, the son of a coal miner, his family emigrated to Illinois in 1912. Allard began working in the coal mines at Dowell, Illinois, at age fifteen. In opposition to actions by John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, Allard helped organize the Progressive Mine Workers of America in 1932. He edited the union's The Progressive Miner from 1932 to 1933, when he had disagreements ...