Papers, 1934-1957.

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Papers, 1934-1957.

Collection consists of manuscripts of books written or edited by Joseph Gaer. Includes typescripts with holograph corrections and corrected galley and page proofs.

5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7409011

University of California, Los Angeles

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Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

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Joseph Gaer (originally Joseph Fishman) was born March 16, 1897 in Yedinitz, Russia; came to US, 1917; attended colleges in the US and Canada; lecturer in contemporary literature, UC Berkeley, 1930-35; editor-in-chief and chief field supervisor, Federal Writers Project, 1935-39; consultant to administrator of Farm Security Administration, 1939-41; special asst. to Sec. of the Treasury, 1941-43; publicity director of Political Action Committee, Congress of Industrial Organizations, 1943-45; found...