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Guide to the George Breitman Papers
TAM.169
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
|
Breitman, George |
| Title: |
George Breitman Papers |
| Dates: |
1928-1986 |
| Abstract:
|
George Breitman was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1916. After working in the Civilian
Conservation Corps, and the Works Progress Administration, he joined the Trotskyist
movement and became a founding member of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) in 1938.
He edited
The Militantand served in World War II. In the 1960s, Breitman assumed responsibility for the
SWP's Pathfinder Press and edited
Writings of Leon Trotsky, 1929-1940, and wrote
Malcolm X Speaks(1965). The Papers contain biographical items, correspondence, articles, various materials
pertaining to his political activities and to the history of U.S. and international
Trotskyism.
NOTE: This collection (except for the unprocessed Addendum) is housed offsite and
advance notice is required for use. |
| Quantity: |
33.5 linear feet (69 boxes) |
| Mixed materials [Box]:
|
1-67 |
| Call Phrase: |
TAM.169 |
