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Guide to the Alex Bittelman Papers
TAM.062
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Bittelman, Alex, 1890-1982 |
| Title: |
Alex Bittelman Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1931-1972 |
| Abstract:
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Alex Bittelman, Communist activist and theoretician, was one of the founders of the
Jewish Communist movement in the United States. He joined the Communist Party in 1919
and held a number of responsible positions until his expulsion in 1959. The collection
consists of manuscripts, clippings and off-prints of various unpublished and published
writings, including the book-length "The Bolshevik Revolution and its Historic Consequences,"
manuscripts of Communist Party USA programmatic and internal discussion documents,
correspondence relating to Bittelman's writings, correspondence between Bittelman
and William Z. Foster (some in relation to Bittelman's assistance to Foster in his
writing endeavors), legal documents relating to Bittelman's indictment under the Smith
Act and to the U.S. government's attempt to deport him. Some of the material is in
Yiddish, including clippings reviewing Bittelman's writings. Topics include Communism
and the Jewish people, Marxist theory, and political economy.
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| Quantity: |
4.25 linear feet (5 boxes) |
| Call Phrase: |
TAM.062 |
