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Guide to the Leslie Cagan Papers TAM 138
Descriptive Summary
| Title: |
Leslie Cagan Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1966-2009 |
| Abstract: |
Leslie Cagan was born in New York City in 1947. She graduated from New York University
in 1968 with a degree in Art History. As an activist, organizer, and employee, Cagan
has been involved in a range of progressive political activities in the United States,
and in particular in New York City from the late 1960s to the present. Both paid and
unpaid, Cagan's work with movements for social and economic justice documents the
formation of progressive political organizations and highlights coalition building
activities and strategies. This collection offers insight into the logistical mobilization
and funding of large rallies, marches, and demonstrations as well as the organization
and planning of electoral campaigns. It consists of meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence,
organizational mailings, literature, and brochures, press releases and press clippings,
flyers, posters, mailing lists, manuals, and memoranda. Prominently represented topics
include: the antinuclear and peace movements, feminism, relations between the United
States and Cuba, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the struggles over the governance
of the Pacifica Foundation and its affiliated radio stations, including New York City's
WBAI.
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| Quantity: |
52.5 Linear Feet in 52 record cartons and 1 manuscript box |
| Location: |
Materials stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu
at least two business days prior to research visit.
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| Language: |
Materials are in English |
| Call Phrase: |
TAM 138 |
