Records, 1932-1938.

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Records, 1932-1938.

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The collection contains circulars, constitutions, correspondence, flyers, manuals, minutes, newsletters, programs and reports. The bulk of the material is concerned with the Red Falcon's founding, organization, political program, educational activities, plans to establish a summer camp, and relations with the Socialist Party and the Young People's Socialist League, in particular during the period of factional dispute leading up to the 1936 split with the Socialist Party. Notable correspondents include Edna Peters Keller (Red Falcon national chairperson) and SP leaders William E. Bohn and Clarence Senior.

0.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Churchill County Museum

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Bohn, Wm. E. b. 1877.

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Red Falcons of America (Organization)

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The Red Falcons of America was a socialist organization for children between the ages of 8 and 15, established ca. 1932, and affiliated with the Socialist Party (U.S.). From the description of Records, 1932-1938. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 478255282 ...

Senior, Clarence Ollson, 1903-1974

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Keller, Edna Peters.

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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, ...

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...