Papers, 1923-1952 and n.d.

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Papers, 1923-1952 and n.d.

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These papers consist of printed material, volumes, and periodicals collected by Krueger. About half of the collection is made up of pamphlets authored by Upton Sinclair, Leon Trotsky, Harry W. Laidler, and others. This collection also includes a letter from Oskar Lange (or Oscar Richard Lange), a Polish diplomat and educator, as well as 1952 financial records for the Independent Voters of Illinois, 2nd Congressional District; The Barratt O'Hara Campaign Fund; and a petty cash account showing the purchase of McCarthy books, Stevenson buttons, etc. A set of carbons of letters, minutes, and memos document early struggles within the United Automobile Workers.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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