John McDonald papers, ca. 1930-1970.

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John McDonald papers, ca. 1930-1970.

Correspondence, writings, and printed material.

21.0 linear ft.(30 boxes)

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McDonald, John, 1906-1998

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John Dennis McDonald (1906-1998), a writer, editor, business historian, fisherman, and horse racing enthusiast, was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan, earning two degrees, an AB (1928) and MA (1931), in literature. He moved to New York in 1932 and became involved with political causes including the American Committee for the Defense of Leon Trotsky, which resulted in his work on Trotsky's administrative staff during the Dewey Commission's hearings in Me...