José Robles Pazos papers, 1929-1940.

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José Robles Pazos papers, 1929-1940.

The collection relates the plight of Robles's family after his arrest. Included is correspondence of John Dos Passos regarding Robles's arrest and execution. It is thought that Dos Passos's disillusionment with Communism began with the Robles case. The collection consists of correspondence, a contract for Spanish translations of 13 books by H.L. Mencken, and 2 life insurance policies.

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Robles Pazos, José 1898-1936

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Dos Passos, John, 1896-1970

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