1956

Baker, Joseph V. (Joseph Vaudrey), 1908-1993

Pamphlet

Title: Not by Power

One pamphlet written by Joseph V. Baker entitled, "Not by Power," dated 1956. A long-form photo-essay marking the educational and workforce achievements of African Americans made possible after the Brown v. Board ruling in 1954. Images includes people in fields of education, medicine, industrial work, legal, engineering, political and innovation.

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1963

Braden, Anne, 1924-2006

Pamphlet

Title: House Un-American Activities Committee: Bulwark of Segregation

One pamphlet written in 1963 by Anne Braden entitled, "House Un-American Activities Committee: Bulwark of Segregation." Braden analyzes the impact of the House Un-American Activities Committee targeting African-Americans as communists. They discredited the efforts of NAACP, Southern Regional Council and others. Lists suggestions from the Southern Conference Educational Fund who also requested donations for legal defense, to cover the costs for members of their organization who were indicted and experienced home raids.

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1944

Ministry of Information

Pamphlet

Title: The First to be Freed

One pamphlet issued by the Ministry of Information dated 1944, entitled, "The First to be Freed." This is a record of the British military presence in Eritrea and Somalia from 1941-1943.

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1945

Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators & Paperhangers

Pamphlet

Title: One World of Labor

One pamphlet entitled "One World of Labor," printed by the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers, District Council No. 6, dated 1945. Pertains to labor unions and discusses a referendum vote by the American Federation of Labor that resulted in voting against an alliance among separate chapters in the United States.

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February 14, 1949

Browder, Earl, 1891-1973

Pamphlet

Title: The Coming of the Economic Crisis

One pamphlet entitled "The Coming of the Economic Crisis," written by Earl Browder dated February 14, 1949. This document is a printed copy of a lecture delivered at the Woodstock Hotel in New York City. Discusses the market crisis in the American economy from 1946 to 1948 and how Marxism should not ignore a boom-phase in economics.

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1963

Jacobs, Paul, fl. 1963

Pamphlet

Title: Old Before Its Time: Collective Bargaining at 28

One pamphlet entitled "Old Before Its Time: Collective Bargaining at 28," written by Paul Jacobs dated 1963. Jacobs discusses collective bargaining in the industrial workforce and argues that the system for union workers should be replaced.

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February 1967

Gottlieb, Gerard H., fl. 1967

Pamphlet

Title: Gerald H. Gottlieb on Capital Punishment

One pamphlet entitled, "Gerald H. Gottlieb on Capital Punishment," published by the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions dated 1967. This is a printing of an essay on the death penalty. It explores the legality of cruel terms.

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2 November 1931

Garrett, Garet, 1878-1954

Pamphlet

Title: O.P.M., Other People's Money , The Greatest American Racket

One pamphlet entitled, "O.P.M., Other People's Money, The Greatest American Racket," published by the Chemical Foundation dated 1931. Includes two essays by Garet Garret, "The Rescue of Germany," and "As Noble Lenders." There is a letter of introduction from the president of the Chemical Foundation stating that it is their duty to inform people of foreign debts. Inserted within the page is a blank form.

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1936

Embree, Edwin R., 1883-1950

Pamphlet

Title: Julius Rosenwald Fund, Review of Two Decades, 1917-1936.

One pamphlet entitled, "Julius Rosenwald Fund, Review of Two Decades, 1917-1936," published in 1936. Includes sketch of Julius Rosenwald. Describes services provided by the fund for African Americans in education, health, and labor. Financial statements with a list of trustees and officers also printed.

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1968

Chicago Urban League, fl. 1968

Pamphlet

Title: The Racial Aspects of Urban Planning, an Urban League Critique of the Chicago Comprehensive Plan.

One pamphlet entitled, "The Racial Aspects of Urban Planning, an Urban League Critique of the Chicago Comprehensive Plan," published by the Chicago Urban League dated 1968. Discusses racism within major cities, effects on lower-income African-American families, and formulating a way to end segregation through city planning.

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1938

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Labor's Program for Better Housing

One pamphlet entitled, "Labor's Program for Better Housing," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1938. This text delves into the quality of housing for lower-income families. Makes recommendations to secure better financing and better project management.

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: A Woman's Guide to Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial equality, consumerism, and women's rights.

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: A Woman's Guide to Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial equality, consumerism, and women's rights.

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Four Men Speak about Jobs For All

One pamphlet entitled, "Four Men Speak about Jobs For All," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Front image includes U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Philip Murray, president of the CIO, James G. Patton, president of the National Farmers Union and Sidney Hillman, chairman of the CIO Political Action Committee, who spoke at a conference on employment in New York in 1944. Speeches refer to post-war industry, transitioning from the military to citizen life, agriculture, and the economy in the United States.

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Four Men Speak about Jobs For All

One pamphlet entitled, "Four Men Speak about Jobs For All," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Front image includes U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Philip Murray, president of the CIO, James G. Patton, president of the National Farmers Union and Sidney Hillman, chairman of the CIO Political Action Committee, who spoke at a conference on employment in New York in 1944. Speeches refer to post-war industry, transitioning from the military to citizen life, agriculture, and the economy in the United States.

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14 March 1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Labor and Education

One pamphlet entitled, "Labor and Education," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Focuses on education from the perspective of the labor movement, delving into elements that impact free public schools; board of education, curriculum and equal educational opportunities. Documents educators' salaries and textbook manufacturing costs. Also includes an insert from J. Raymond Walsh, director of Department of Education at CIO, advocating for free education.

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro in 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for Fair Employment Practice. The executive order requires: equal pay for African Americans and Latinos in agricultural work; funding for African-American owned businesses; livable housing, and healthcare. CIO requests abolishing the poll tax, passing anti-lynching laws, more equal opportunities and wages; educational reform, and political equality.

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro in 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for Fair Employment Practice. The executive order requires: equal pay for African Americans and Latinos in agricultural work; funding for African American owned businesses; livable housing, and healthcare. CIO requests abolishing the poll tax, passing anti-lynching laws, more equal opportunities and wages; educational reform, and political equality.

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: What Every Canvasser Should Know

One pamphlet entitled, "What Every Canvasser Should Know," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Prepared as a canvasser guide for the 1944 elections. Advises canvassers to think in terms of marketing; be active within their communities; to be informed of issues; and conversation tips related to election discussions.

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Speakers Manual

One pamphlet entitled, "Speakers Manual," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Advises the reader on the best methods for topic discussion while canvassing.

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January 15, 1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Full Employment, National Political Action Committee

One pamphlet entitled, "Full Employment, National Political Action Committee," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in January 15, 1944. Reports on a conference on full employment as part of the labor movement. Includes speeches from panels; "Reconversion and Post-War Needs," "Agriculture," "Small Business," "Veterans," "Women Workers," "Negro Workers," "Industrial Planning," "Social Security," and "Housing."

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: All Men Are Neighbors

One pamphlet entitled, "All Men Are Neighbors," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Reflects on U.S. foreign policy and suggests that unless international relations are peaceful the workforce in the United States cannot fully prosper. Also delves into isolationism, imperialism, and nationalism.

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13 October 1947

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations

One pamphlet entitled, "Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in October 1947. Philip Murray speaks on the workforce and their efforts to raise wages and create new employment. Analyzes the country's economic status based on wages, profits, bonds and other data. Refers to legislation passed in favor and against the CIO's stance on labor.

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12 September 1947

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: The CIO in Ohio "Solidarity Forever"

One pamphlet entitled, "The CIO in Ohio 'Solidarity Forever'," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated September 12,1947. Details efforts to unionize in Ohio; establishing auto, alcohol, garment, gas, industrial, lithography, office and paraprofessional, paper, public, retail, rubber, and steel industry unions; includes financial statements and legislation working against and for union rights.

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22 November 1948

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention

One pamphlet entitled, "Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention," published by the CIO Political Action Committee for a convention that took place between November 22-26, 1948. Report provides updates on the economy, minimum wage, veterans, updates on departments within the CIO and those related to the labor movement.

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