Jules J. Manson papers, 1930s-1980s.

League for Industrial Democracy.

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The League for Industrial Democracy (LID) was founded in 1905 as the Intercollegiate Socialist Society by democratic socialist intellectuals to bring "education for the new social order" to the nation's campuses, but its name was changed in 1920 to broaden appeal and better reflect aims of social ownership and democratic control of industry. In 1922 Norman Thomas (1884-1968; later the Socialist Party's head and presidential candidate) joined Harry W. Laidler as Co-Director. LID campaigned throug...

New York (State). Board of Mediation

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In June 1806, the legislature of the State of New York enacted legislation, chapter 410 of the Laws of the State of New York, to provide for the amicable adjustment of grievances and disputes that may arise between employers and employees, and to authorize the creation of a State Board of Arbitration. In March 1887, the legislature enacted legislation, chapter 63, of the Laws of the State of New York, to provide for the amicable adjustment of grievances and disputes that may arise b...

Three Arrows Cooperative Society.

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Humanist Society of Metropolitan New York

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Manson, Jules J.

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Jules Manson was born on the Lower East Side of New York City, the son of Russian immigrant parents. He received a BA from Columbia University in 1931, followed by an MA in 1932. He started work as assistant manager of International Ladies Garment Workers Union Local 25 and in 1934 became a statistician with the New York City Housing Authority. In 1936 he received a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. He then served as a labor arbitrator for many years, eventually becoming Executive Director of...

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, ...

Young People's Socialist League

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The Young People’s Socialist League (YPSL) has been the name of the youth section of the Socialist Party USA (SP). It originated in New York City in 1907 as the Young People's Socialist Federation, however, by 1918 it became known as the YPSL (members were often referred to as Yipsels). In the 1930s, the majority of the YPSL membership sided with the Militant faction within the Socialist Party, led by Norman Thomas, against the more moderate "Old Guard" linked to the garment industry unions, the...