Guide to the John Hovan collection, 1917-2003
(bulk 1960-1996)
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-3723
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
Published in 2010
Collection Overview
| Title: |
John Hovan collection |
| Date range: |
1917-2003, (bulk 1960-1996) |
| Creator: |
Hovan, John George 1916- |
| Extent: |
1.25 linear feet
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| Abstract: |
John Hovan fought against fascist forces during the Spanish Civil War, then fought in WW II. After returning to Rhode Island, he was questioned in front of Congress as a part of McCarthy-era red-scare hysteria. This collection consists of materials related to the activities of the Communist Party in the U.S. Included are brochures, pamphlets, books, official correspondence, and advertisements promoting recruitment and activities of the U.S. Communist Party. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
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| Collection number: |
Ms. 2010.018 |
Scope & content
The John Hovan Collection is a selection of materials primarily related to the activities of the Communist Party in the U.S. (CPUSA), during the Cold War. Materials include brochures, pamphlets, books, official correspondence, and advertisements promoting recruitment for and the general activities of the CPUSA.
Access Points
Subject Topics
Arrangement
The folders are arranged alphabetically.
Biographical note
John George Hovan was a member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, a group of American volunteers who fought against fascist forces during the Spanish Civil War. After fighting in the Spanish Civil War, and then later, in World War II, Hovan returned to America where settled in Rhode Island and held a variety of jobs. He was questioned in front of congress as a part of McCarthy-era red-scare hysteria for his participation in the Spanish Civil War. As one of the last surviving Americans who fought with the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, John Hovan signed his honorific Spanish Citizenship papers on July 9, 2009.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: |
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
John Hovan collection, Ms. 2010.018, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-3723
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
Gift of John Hovan, 13 May 2003 (A2010-006). |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Gaelen Adam. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Gaelen Adam
2010 April 21 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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23 Questions about the Communist Party
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1948 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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7,000 Nuclear Warheads in Europe
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| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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90's Are Ours, The
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| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Africa and the USA, The Peoples Must Unite
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1975 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Africa Calling: "Isolate the Racists"
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1973 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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African National Congress
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1990 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Angela Davis
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1995 |
| Box 1, Folder 8 |
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Appeal to Reason, An
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1970 |
| Box 1, Folder 9 |
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Arlington Case, The
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1966 |
| Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Big stakes of Détente, The
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1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 11 |
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Building the Party in the Workplace
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1998 |
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
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Bush's "Rival" Ross Perot-Another Wrong from the New Right
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1992 |
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
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Class Nature of Israel, The
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1971 |
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
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Communist Party in a New Stage, The
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1993 |
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
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Communist Party of Rhode Island
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
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Communist Party of Rhode, Club Meeting Notice
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
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Communist Party Speakers Bureau Brochure
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 18 |
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Communist Party USA, Fund Drive Letter
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 19 |
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Constitution of the Communist Party of the United States of America
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1975 |
| Box 1, Folder 20 |
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Constitution of the United States, The
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| Box 1, Folder 21 |
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Consumer's Resource Handbook
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1983 |
| Box 1, Folder 22 |
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CPUSA: On Course, Moving Ahead
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1992 |
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
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Cuba, Beacon in the Caribbean
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1990 |
| Box 1, Folder 24 |
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Draft Main Political Resolution
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1969 |
| Box 1, Folder 25 |
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Early Development of the Family
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1884 |
| Box 1, Folder 26 |
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Economics of Equality, The
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1964 |
| Box 1, Folder 27 |
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End the War In Vietnam!
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1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 28 |
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Euro-Missiles and the General Balance of NATO and Warsaw Pact Forces
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1979 |
| Box 1, Folder 29 |
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Fight Against Trotsky, The
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| Box 1, Folder 30 |
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Forge Unity Through Struggle
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1991 |
| Box 1, Folder 31 |
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Forum for a Better World, PHP, A
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1976 |
| Box 1, Folder 32 |
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"Freedom Budget" for all Americans, A
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1966 |
| Box 1, Folder 33 |
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General Motors Flint Strikers on Labor's Front Line
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| Box 1, Folder 34 |
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Giant of Embodied Conscience, A
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1917 |
| Box 1, Folder 35 |
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Gus Hall, Bibliography
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1981 |
| Box 1, Folder 36 |
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Gus Hall Speaks on Youth Rights
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1976 |
| Box 1, Folder 37 |
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Haymarket People's Fund
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1991 |
| Box 1, Folder 38 |
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Health Insurance Co-Pays are a Pay Cut
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| Box 1, Folder 39 |
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Help Yourself!
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1978 |
| Box 1, Folder 40 |
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High Crimes and Misdemeanors of Monopoly Capitalism
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1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 41 |
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High Prices and High Profits
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1973 |
| Box 1, Folder 42 |
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Historias Modernas de la Lucha del Hombre por álcanzar sus objectives
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2003 |
| Box 1, Folder 43 |
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History's Biggest Rip-Off
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1980 |
| Box 1, Folder 44 |
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How They Sold Our Canada to the U.S.A.
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1963 |
| Box 1, Folder 45 |
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How to Win Quality Health Care
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1990 |
| Box 1, Folder 46 |
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International Conference for the Defence of National Cultures and Education for Peace and Disarmament
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1980 |
| Box 1, Folder 47 |
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Introductory Statement of the President of the African National Congress
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1991 |
| Box 1, Folder 48 |
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Invitation to Afro-Americans from the Communist Party, An
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| Box 1, Folder 49 |
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Korea, Uneasy truce in the Land of the Morning Calm
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1975 |
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
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Lessons from a Worker's Life
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| Box 1, Folder 51 |
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Lame Duck in Turbulent Waters, A
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1972 |
| Box 1, Folder 53 |
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Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara Fulton Archamault
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 54 |
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Monthly Review, Independent Socialist Magazine
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1966-1967 |
| Box 1, Folder 55 |
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National Committee Meeting, Proposed Agenda, June 15-16, 1996
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 56 |
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National Organization Department Memo
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 57 |
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National Organization Department Memo, Re: New Literature
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 58 |
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New Forum of the Communist Party, U.S.A.
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1966 |
| Box 1, Folder 59 |
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New Program of the Communist Party U.S.A.
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1966 |
| Box 1, Folder 60 |
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New Program of the Communist Party U.S.A., Second Draft
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1968 |
| Box 1, Folder 61 |
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New Program of the Communist Party U.S.A., Second Draft (Revised)
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1969 |
| Box 1, Folder 62 |
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New Thrust in Labor
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1992 |
| Box 1, Folder 63 |
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Ocean State Free-Net plots its course
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 64 |
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On The Move: A New Mass Communist Party
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1995 |
| Box 1, Folder 65 |
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One World by Wendell L. Willkie
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1943 |
| Box 1, Folder 66 |
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The Only Choice, Peaceful Coexistence
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1963 |
| Box 1, Folder 67 |
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Operation War Shift
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1971 |
| Box 1, Folder 68 |
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Organize!
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| Box 1, Folder 69 |
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Outlook for a New Labor Advance
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| Box 1, Folder 70 |
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Party Summer 1996
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 71 |
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People vs. Monopoly, The
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1980 |
| Box 1, Folder 72 |
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People's Friend, The
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1987 |
| Box 1, Folder 73 |
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Philosophy of Communism, The
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1963 |
| Box 1, Folder 74 |
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Poems from an Israeli Prison
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1973 |
| Box 1, Folder 75 |
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Poverty and Deprivation in the U.S.
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1962 |
| Box 1, Folder 76 |
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Pre-Convention Discussion Document, 25th National Convention, CPUS, December 1991
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1991 |
| Box 1, Folder 77 |
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Promoting Enduring Peace
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 78 |
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Promoting Enduring Peace, Inc., September 1996 Order Form
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1996 |
| Box 1, Folder 79 |
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Proposal Concerning the General Line of the International Communist Movement, A
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1963 |
| Box 1, Folder 80 |
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Report to a National Legislative Conference
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1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 81 |
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Restoring Employee Rights is Good for America
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| Box 1, Folder 82 |
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Revolutionary Process and the New World Balance of Forces
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1992 |
| Box 1, Folder 83 |
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RI Institute for Labor Studies and Research certificate
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1984 |
| Box 1, Folder 84 |
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Right to Know, The
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1986 |
| Box 1, Folder 85 |
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Rights
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1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 86 |
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Significance of the White Paper, The
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| Box 1, Folder 87 |
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Something's Got to Change
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| Box 1, Folder 88 |
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South Africa and Israel
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1971 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 |
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Spanish Civil War Materials
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| Box 2, Folder 2 |
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Struggle for Afro-American Literature, The
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1979 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 |
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To Be Communist, Party Standards
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1985 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 |
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To Build a New World
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1965 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 |
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Un Programa Economico Para El Pueblo
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1993 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 |
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Unity Declaration
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1996 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Unspeakable War, The
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1965 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Update '96 Elections
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1996 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 |
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Urban Crisis: Los Angeles Rebels
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1992 |
| Box 2, Folder 10 |
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USSR Today and Tomorrow
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1978 |
| Box 2, Folder 11 |
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What Everyone Should Know About the Communist Party USA
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| Box 2, Folder 12 |
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What They Won't Tell You About - Jobs and Prices
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1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 13 |
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Who Built America?
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| Box 2, Folder 14 |
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Working Class: United and Fighting
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1994 |
| Box 2, Folder 15 |
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Working Together for a Change
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| Box 2, Folder 16 |
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World Peace Council, Rules and Regulations
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1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 17 |
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World Peacemakers, Trinity Season 1996
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1996 |
| Box 2, Folder 18 |
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Would You Believe U.S. Workers Running the Economy?
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1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 19 |
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Vietnam: Impressions of a People's War
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1967 |
| Box 2, Folder 20 |
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Vote because your life depends on it
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| Box 2, Folder 21 |
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XXVIth Congress of the CPSU
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1981 |