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Guide to the Democratic Socialists of America Records TAM.105
Descriptive Summary
| Source:
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Democratic Socialists of America |
| Source:
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Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee (U.S.) |
| Creator:
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Democratic Socialists of America |
| Title: |
Democratic Socialists of America Records |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1940-2023, ongoing |
| Dates [bulk]: |
1972-2013 |
| Abstract: |
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) was founded in 1973 as the Democratic Socialist
Organizing Committee and led by Michael Harrington (1928-1989), best known as the
author of The Other America (1962) and became DSA upon its merger with the New American Movement (a New Left
organization) in 1982. The collection contains administrative records, including convention
materials, minutes, correspondence (including that of Michael Harrington), photographs,
state and local chapter files, including local publications, membership files, committee,
project, and topical files; correspondence and some administrative records of DSA's
Youth Section; reports and proceedings of the Socialist International, of which DSA
is the U.S. affiliate. The collection also contains published and unpublished writings
of Michael Harrington and files relating to his travel and speaking engagements.
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| Quantity: |
149.25 Linear Feet in 148 boxes, 5 record cartons, 2 manuscript boxes, 2 media boxes, and 1 oversize
folder in shared housing
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| Quantity: |
194.48 Gigabytes |
| Quantity: |
10 videocassettes (vhs) |
| Quantity: |
43 websites in 43 archived websites. |
| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request
materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.
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| Language: |
Materials are in English. Websites are in English, Arabic, and Spanish. |
| Call Phrase: |
TAM.105 |
