Political participation; Correspondence; Activists;
Paul writes that the Spanish have joined the Americans and his Spanish language skills are improving. He is impressed that the youth have already started building "new Spain." Paul encloses (not included) pins that he picked up at a store in the...
Paul encloses a copy of The Volunteer for Liberty (not included) so that they can use the articles for their work in New York. Paul is feeling well and I enjoying the outdoor life. He writes that the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion has been on the...
Written on "Black Gang News" letterhead. Bill tells Marjorie about his work with the Longshoremen's union and how he has been screened out by not only the Coast Guard but the right-wing members of the union. He describes his protests against the...
Harry introduces himself and tries to give Marjorie an idea of the kind of person Bill Bailey is. He tells her that is was Bailey who ripped the Nazi flag off the Bremmer and tossed it into the harbor in 1935. Harry admits that he like Bill Bailey...
Correspondence; Military life; Activists; Military officers; Military personnel; Military scouts;
Herman thanks Uncle Marty for hes letter and is glad to hear that there is much support for the Lincoln Brigade back in the states. He asks Marty to "square" him with his father, to try to sway his opinion of Herman's service in Spain. He offers...
James writes to his mother that contrary to the advice of Vincent "Jimmy" Sheean, he has decided to enlist to fight. He also asked Ernest Hemingway for advice; he thought it was a noble idea, but a personal one. James includes on page two his...
Correspondence; Fascism; Political activity; Political issues; Activists;
Herman apologizes for not writing sooner. Discusses his chances of coming home but believes he is still needed in the fight against Franco. He admits that being away has made him think about his family more than ever. Tells his father he should...
