George Chaikin papers, 1937-1940.

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George Chaikin papers, 1937-1940.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/479619492

Series I. Spanish Civil War materials.

0.25 linear ft. (1 box).

Churchill County Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7587169

Churchill County Museum

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Chaikin, George.

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George Chaikin (1908-1992), from New York City, graduated from Princeton University and worked as a mechanical engineer. He was also a member of the Young Communist League and active in numerous strikes and demonstrations. Chaikin joined the International Brigades as a member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in 1937. After a crippling wound to his arm, he organized aid to Spanish orphans. The collection consists of documents relating to Chaikins work organizing aid to orphans during and following ...

Spain. Ejército Popular de la República. Brigada Internacional, XV.

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Spain. Ejército Popular de la República. Abraham Lincoln Battalion.

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Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade

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VALB was formed in December 1937 by U.S. volunteers returning from combat in the Spanish Civil War. VALB originally assisted wounded veterans and sought to awaken the U.S. public to the significance of the Spanish Civil War and the Loyalist cause. In later years, VALB began to address other political issues, including U.S. policy in World War II and later, Cuba, Nicaragua and Vietnam. In addition to their headquarters in New York City, VALB "Posts" developed in various cities including Los Angel...