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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1945

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: Bretton Woods is no mystery

One pamphlet entitled, "Bretton Woods is no mystery" written by Joseph Gaer dated 1945. Bretton Woods is an agreement to end Word War II decided by 44 countries from the United Nations. It includes plans for a monetary system, similar to a credit union, and a non-competitive bank.

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Circa 1945

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: The answer is Full Employment

One pamphlet entitled, "The answer is Full Employment" written by Joseph Gaer and Robert K. Lamb with illustrations by William Krokyn dated circa1945. The pamphlet recommends steps towards full employment: equal opportunity; wage rates; unemployment pay; social security; and freedom to political action. Also mentions a bill written by Democratic leaders of Utah, New York and Wyoming known as the Murray-Patman Full Employment Bill.

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1944

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: People's Plan for Reconversion

One pamphlet entitled, "People's Plan for Reconversion" written by Joseph Gaer dated 1944. Details the strategy for reconversion to follow the end of World War II. Requesting wages after the war to ensure that it matches the cost of living, improving the United States Employment Service, and unemployment wages.

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circa 1945

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: Let Our People Live

One pamphlet entitled, "Let Our People Live," written by Joseph Gaer dated circa 1945. Addresses the working conditions of the poor post-WWII; factors of the cost of living; underpaid workers; and mention of the Thomas-Norton Act of 1938. Includes illustrations depicting impoverished families and children.

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1944

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: Radio Handbook.

One pamphlet entitled, "Radio Handbook," featuring illustrations by Bernarda Bryson dated 1944. Item attributes the effective use of radio in the labor movement; involves acquiring radio time, forming a radio committee, facilitating discussions, among other tips.

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1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: This Is Your America.

One pamphlet entitled, "This Is Your America," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Text describes reasons why America is an ideal country such as immigration and diversity, the economy and worker's rights. Photographs of workers, families, and infrastructure featured in publication.

GLC09640.041

August 1939

Citizens Housing Council of New York

Pamphlet

Title: Harlem Housing

One pamphlet entitled, "Harlem Housing," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1939. The document was prepared with the Committee on Inter-Racial Problems in Housing Citizens' Housing Council in New York. Text analyzes living conditions in East and West Harlem, discusses their basic needs, rent costs, housing projects, and rezoning. Also includes figures based on population, income, labor statistics, arrest records, tuberculosis, and health.

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30 April 1942

Citizens Housing Council of New York

Pamphlet

Title: The First Five Years

One pamphlet entitled, "The First Five Years," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1942. Gives an update on the council's efforts for its first five years. Highlights improvements made through collaboration with New York City Housing Authority and other government agencies. The document reflects on a course on management principles at New York University for the academic fall semester 1938-1939.

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February 24, 1941

Columbia University Press

Pamphlet

Title: Town Meeting: Are We a United People?

One pamphlet entitled, "Town Meeting: Are We a United People?" published by Columbia University Press dated 1941. An episode transcription of the program, "America's Town Meeting of the Air," which aired on NBC. Guests featured during the discussion were Mark Ethridge, journalist and general manager of Louisville newspapers, John Temple Graves II, columnist and Erskine Caldwell, novelist, discussing the differences between the South, West, and North parts of the United States. Hosted by Birmingham-Southern College and the American Assocation of University Women.

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September 1969

Commentary, fl. 1969

Magazine

Title: Commentary [Vol. 48, No.3 (September 1969)]

Volume 48, No. 3 issue of "Commentary" dated September 1969. Features article, "The Fantasy of Black Nationalism" by Theodore Draper. Details the history of black nationalism from slavery to the Black Panther movement.

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August 1945

Committee for Georgia

Pamphlet

Title: Your Part in Georgia's Politics.

One pamphlet entitled, "Your Part in Georgia's Politics" printed by Committee for Georgia dated August 1945. A resource for statewide elections in Georgia. Illustrates if the Supreme Court is upholding the constitutional right of African-Americans to vote in all party primaries. Details salaries and term limits of representatives and senators. Also lists voting results by county for the 1942 elections.

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1944

Committee of Editors and Writers of the South

Pamphlet

Title: Voting Restrictions in the 13 Southern States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Restrictions in the 13 Southern States, A Report," by the Committee of Editors and Writers of the South in 1944. Gives voting information for thirteen southern states such as poll times, compensation, voting requirements, absentee voting, voter turnout from previous elections, and expected African American voter turnout. Includes illustrations.

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January 1942

Buck, Pearl S., 1892-1973

Pamphlet

Title: Pearl S. Buck on Democracy.

One pamphlet entitled, "Pearl S. Buck on Democracy," dated January 1942. Foreward written by Eleanor Roosevelt regarding segregation and Buck's writing on the matter. Essay by Buck is related to racial prejudice against African Americans in labor, rent, and other basic needs in the United States. Printed by Common Council for American Unity.

GLC09640.049.01

January 1942

Buck, Pearl S., 1892-1973

Pamphlet

Title: Pearl S. Buck on Democracy.

One pamphlet entitled, "Pearl S. Buck on Democracy," dated January 1942. Foreward written by Eleanor Roosevelt regarding segregation and Buck's writing on the matter. Essay by Buck is related to racial prejudice against African Americans in labor, rent, and other basic needs in the United States. Printed by Common Council for American Unity.

GLC09640.049.02

1948

Common Ground, fl. 1948

Pamphlet

Title: Common Ground [Autumn 1948]

One issue of Common Ground dated Autumn 1948. Features topics and authors of various cultures and backgrounds. Includes material related to prejudice expressed through poetry, essays, photographs of dock workers, segregation, and Puerto Rico's overpopulation.

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1949

Allport, Gordon W., 1897-1967

Pamphlet

Title: The Bigot in our Midst

One pamphlet entitled, "The Bigot in our Midst," written by Gordon W. Allport dated 1949. Essay provides analysis of racism and bigotry from a psychological standpoint. "In short, we evade feelings of personal guilty by accusing others of the evils we ourselves practice." Illustrations featured in item.

GLC09640.051

November 1936

Communist Party of the United States of America

Pamphlet

Title: The Communist.

One pamphlet entitled "The Communist," published in November 1936. Articles related to labor rights, communism and the economy in Russia, and the liberation of Brazilian architect and mayor of Sao Paola, Francisco Prestes Maia.

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