Abbott writes about a possible visit to Markham. Abbott writes about his involvement with the Ferrer Center in New York City, the first Modern School, and the Ferrer Colony in Stelton, New Jersey. Abbott writes about his wife and children, a son...
Abbott praises Markham's latest book of poems and mentions Herron and his satisfaction with Markham's book as well. Abbott writes about spending less time working on "The Comrade" and that Spargo will be taking over as editor. Abbott will spend...
Abbott writes to Markham about Clara von Ende Liebmann and her creation of a School of Music in New York's East Side. Abbott describes the lessons, the cost and the pupils at the school. Abbott explains Liebmann's family history as well. Abbott...
Sinclair writes about his new book, "The Way Out: What Lies Ahead for America." He also write a great deal about his book "Upton Sinclair Presents William Fox", and its influence on not only the United States but the world as well. He also writes...
Relations between the sexes; Cultural relations; Military life; Military training; Military facilities; Homesickness;
Harry tells Mim that he is grateful to get so many letters from her and is very upset that he does not receive letters from his friends at the Youth Theatre. Describes his new quarters, which he shares with two friends. The three roommates...
War casualties; Missing in action; Wounds & injuries; Military hospitals;
Murra tells Ellis Lardner about Jim's joining the brigade and how he was welcomed by the soldiers after proving he belonged. He writes about he and Jim being wounded during the Ebro Offensive and seeing Jim in early September. He tells Mrs....
Communism; Politics & government; Political parties; Fourth of July celebrations; Fruit; Olive trees;
Jim writes to his mother about her feelings on communism. He tells her about the communist ideology and that communists are not violent, unless the government has been forcibly overthrown. He thinks she has not given Soviet Russia the credit it...
Coffin, John,1756-1838; Campbell, George, 1736-1799; Perkins, Sergeant; Atwood, Isaac, Captain; Livingston, John William, Captain; Chapman, Thomas, Captain; Campbell, Dougall, Lieutenant; Great Britain. Army; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry --...
Drafts of Major John Coffins statements in reply to the defense of Lieutenant-Colonel George Campbell at Campbells court martial. The first draft (eleven pages, numbered as 5, [1] leaves) is addressed to ""Mr. President & Gentlemen of the Board,""...
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Cohalan, John P.
The front side of this blue 3"x1" mock theater ticket stub urges voters to endorse re-election of Surrogate John P. Cohalan. The back tells voters that he is on the Independent Ticket and to "ask your friends to help."
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Cohalan, John P.
The front side of this pink 3"x1" mock theater ticket stub urges voters to endorse re-election of Surrogate John P. Cohalan. The back tells voters that he is on the Independent Ticket and to "ask your friends to help."
War; War destruction & pillage; Air warfare; Air operations; Military mobilizations; Fascism; Fascists;
Harry tells Mim that he was been fighting for the last seven days and only now has the time to write. He doesn't want to discuss politics and doesn't want to be romantic about the war, but he describes the terror of war. Harry unloads on Mim an...
Military life; Communists; Politicians; Censored works;
Harry tells Mim that he is 60 kilometers from the front and is enjoying the tranquility. He is looking forward to his two days in Madrid and plans on spending his 500 pesetas in a "royal fashion." Harry reports that La Pasionaria (Dolores...
Ernie tells Mim that he is doing well in Spain. He, Harry Malofsky, and Bernie Abraham have been selected as head of the [entertainment?] committee and have re-written the lyrics to "Honey-Honey;" they will present it the following night.
Paul tells Mim that she is right in guessing that he has finally found work that he enjoys. He describes the internal struggle that has raged all through college, his being torn between two jobs. Paul is glad that he has the opportunity to prove...
Paul tells his family how happy receiving mail makes him. He says that the men who receive newspapers or magazines are very popular on mail day, but not as popular as those who receive candy or cigarettes. Paul describes an impromptu barbecue and...
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 tells Marjorie he did not like the poem she wrote. Instead, he prefers hearing about her life, what her parents think of communists and Spain, her siblings, her ambitions for her future. Asks that she find someone to write to Eloy in...
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...
