Papers, 1931-1939.

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Papers, 1931-1939.

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Series I, Spanish Civil War (1937-1939) primarily consists of letters from Leo and Joe Gordon to various family members about daily life, politics, and battle experiences. All of Joe's letters date from his second trip to Spain, after Leo's death. There are also newspaper articles related to the Spanish Civil War, a border pass and military passport (Carnet militar) for Joe. Series II, Correspondence and Clipping (1931-1935) is almost entirely comprised of letters written to family by Joe and Leo during their travels around the United States in the early 1930s. Letters addressed to "Gus" are to Gussie Moskowitz, a cousin of the Gordons who worked in the garment industry and was involved in activist politics. In some letters Leo refers to Joe by his nickname, "Chosie."

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Born Joseph and Leo Mendelowitz in 1914 and 1915, respectively, Joe and Leo Gordon were the sons of Eastern European immigrants, and were raised in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. In 1931, soon after their mother died, Joe left home to find work. He hopped freight trains and hitchhiked his way across the country, landing in San Francisco. Leo soon joined Joe out west. The brothers traveled together, working odd jobs in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana. For a time, Joe...

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Gordon, Joseph, 1914-1942.

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Joseph Gordon worked for the Library of Jewish Information, the American Jewish Committee; and was the author of many studies on East European affairs. From the guide to the Joseph Gordon Papers, undated, (Tamiment Library / Wagner Archives) Born Joseph and Leo Mendelowitz in 1914 and 1915, respectively, Joe and Leo Gordon were the sons of Eastern European immigrants, and were raised in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. In 1931, soon after their mother died,...