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Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969 Let Our People Live

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.038 Author/Creator: Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: circa 1945 Pagination: 23 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

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.

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

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