Henry George collection, 1867-1897.

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Henry George collection, 1867-1897.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48395809

Collection of American economist and social reformer, Henry George, consists of published popular editions of his speeches, campaign pamphlets, broadsides, and letters. The items (1867-1897) reflect his theories on tax reform, labor reform, and issues leading to an equitable distribution of wealth.

.8 linear ft., (2 flat boxes)

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7594177

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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George, Henry, 1839-1897

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Economist and reformer. From the description of Papers of Henry George, 1888-1893. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79455433 Henry George (1839-1897), political economist and social reformer, was best known for his book Progress and Poverty, in which he advocated economic equality through a single tax on land value. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor of New York City on a labor ticket in 1884 and died during his second mayoral campaign in 1897. From the guide to the H...