J.W. Gitt papers, 1929-1977.

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J.W. Gitt papers, 1929-1977.

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This collection consists of photocopies of the correspondence of Josiah W. Gitt (1929-1947), plus a variety of related materials, such as: clippings from the York Gazette and Daily; files related to Henry Wallace, congressional campaigns, and Supreme Court matters; three published speeches of others; selected essays, pamphlets, bulletins, and journal articles; and a copy of the 1975 book J. W. Gitt's Sweet Land of Liberty compiled and edited by Gitt's longtime assistant, McKinley C. Olson. This collection provides unique primary sources on post-World War II politics and progressive publishing, and documents some of Josiah Gitt's contributions to freedom of the press.

2 cubic feet.

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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Wallace, Henry A. (Henry Agard), 1888-1965

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Henry Agard Wallace (October 7, 1888 – November 18, 1965) was an American politician, journalist, and farmer who served as the 11th U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the 33rd vice president of the United States, and the 10th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. He was also the presidential nominee of the left-wing Progressive Party in the 1948 election. The oldest son of Henry C. Wallace, who served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 1921 to 1924, Henry A. Wallace was born in Adair County, Iowa in...

Gitt, J. W. (Josiah William), 1884-1973

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Progressive journalist Josiah William Gitt (1884-1973) published the nationally known progressive newspaper The Gazette and Daily (York, Pa.), from 1918 until his death in 1973. He stood on principle against Red-baiting, endorsing the Progressive Party candidate Henry Wallace in 1948. From the description of J.W. Gitt papers, 1929-1977. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 759176694 ...