Reminiscences of Herbert Benjamin : oral history, 1977.

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Reminiscences of Herbert Benjamin : oral history, 1977.

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Jewish family life, boyhood reading, job-hunting in Chicago, 1912; early interest in Communist Party; growth of political convictions, leadership in Industrial Workers of the World, Socialist and Communist Parties, 1910-1935; factionalism in United States left: issues, reasons, leaders; organizing Communist Party districts and Unemployed Councils in Philadelphia, Washington, New York City; black participation in Communist Party; history, policies, organization of United States Unemployed Movement, 1920-35; major strikes, demonstrations, marches; renditions of Jewish, Yiddish, protest and Wobbly songs.

Transcript: 545 leaves.Tape: 4 reels, 10 cassettes.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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