Mollie Lieber West papers, 1916-2006.

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West, Mollie Lieber, 1916-. Mollie Lieber West papers, 1916-2006.

Mollie Lieber West papers, 1916-2006.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/568225195

The papers of Mollie Sheiman Lieber West span from 1916-2006. They are organized into thematic topics, and chronologically within each series. They document West's activities as a labor activist and women's rights advocate. Most of the materials are secondary sources she saved and closely reflect her work and political ideologies. The West papers include subject files, correspondence, and pamphlets. The collection only loosely refers to West's involvement with the Illinois Communist Party and the years she spent living underground during the McCarthy era through correspondence with her first and second husbands. It focuses primarily on her work in the labor movement and the various issues and organizations she was involved in such as CLUW, CTU, ITU, AFL-CIO, ERA, and the Illinois Labor History Society. Addendum 1. The papers found in this addendum primarily concern West's life during her time as a Communist Party member. While very few direct reference are made to this political affiliation, much of the correspondence directly reflect her activities with the Party. West's first husband, Carl Lieber, is a strong presence in this collection. Many of the correspondences are letters sent between West and Lieber. He offers social commentaries/critiques of both the United states and Europe during World War II. Many of the photographs and artifacts in this collection reflect his military experience. Also included in this collection is correspondence between West and her second husband, James West, and information concerning West's induction into the Illinois Senior Hall of Fame. Addendum 2. This addendum spans the years 1963-2005. The majority of the papers focus on West's activities from age sixty onward: her travel, personal correspondence with friends and family, and awards commemorating her work as a labor movement and women's movement activist. Addendum 3. This addendum spans from 1926 to 2008. The collection includes papers, correspondences, photographs, photo albums, and objects from her personal, political, and professional life. The papers for the most part are secondary sources related to the Communist Party and the labor movements she was later involved with during her career. The personal papers in the collection pertain to her family. The collection is organized into thematic series and within each series the folders are organized alphabetically by folder subject.

21.25 linear feet.

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