Guide to the Red Falcons of America Records TAM 337
Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archive
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
10th Floor
New York, NY 10012
(212) 998-2630
tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu
Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
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Description is in English.
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Red Falcons of America Records |
|---|---|
| Dates [inclusive]: | 1932-1938 |
| Abstract: | The Red Falcons of America was a socialist organization for children between the ages of eight and fifteen, established ca. 1932, and affiliated with the Socialist Party (U.S.). The collection contains circulars, constitutions, correspondence, flyers, manuals, minutes, newsletters, programs and reports. The bulk of the material is concerned with the Red Falcons' founding, organization, political program, educational activities, plans to establish a summer camp, and relations with the Socialist Party and the Young People's Socialist League, in particular during the period of factional dispute leading up to the 1936 split within the Socialist Party. |
| Quantity: | 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box) |
| Mixed Materials [Box]: | 1 |
| Call Phrase: | TAM 337 |
Historical/Biographical Note
The Red Falcons of America was a socialist organization for children between the ages of 8 and 15, established ca. 1932, and affiliated with the Socialist Party (U.S.).
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains circulars, constitutions, correspondence, flyers, manuals, minutes, newsletters, programs and reports. The bulk of the material is concerned with the Red Falcons' founding, organization, political program, educational activities, plans to establish a summer camp, and relations with the Socialist Party and the Young People's Socialist League, in particular during the period of factional dispute leading up to the 1936 split with the Socialist Party. Notable correspondents include Edna Peters Keller (Red Falcon national chairperson) and SP leaders William E. Bohn and Clarence Senior.
Arrangement
Folders are arranged chronologically.
The files are grouped into one series:
Missing Title
- I, Subject Files
Access Points
Subject Names
- Keller., Edna Peters
- Bohn, William E.
- Senior, Clarence Ollson, 1903-1974
Document Type
- Minutes (administrative records)
- Correspondence.
- Reports.
- Newsletters.
Subject Organizations
- Socialist Party (U.S.)
- Young People's Socialist League
Subject Topics
- Children -x Political activity -- United States.
- Socialism and youth -- United States.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archive has no information about copyright ownership for this collection and is not authorized to grant permission to publish or reproduce materials from it. Materials in this collection, which were created in 1932-1938, are expected to enter the public domain in 2058.
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Identification of item, date; Collection name; Collection number; box number; folder
number;
Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012, New York University Libraries.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown. The accession number associated with this collection is 1950.050.
Container List
Series I: General Files
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| Container 1 | Container 2 | Title | Date | |
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| Box: 1 | Folder : 1 | Red Falcons of America |
undated | |
| Box: 1 | Folder : 2 | Red Falcons of America |
1932 | |
| Box: 1 | Folder : 3 | Red Falcons of America |
1933 | |
| Box: 1 | Folder : 4 | Red Falcons of America |
1934 | |
| Box: 1 | Folder : 5 | Red Falcons of America |
Jan 1935-Feb 1935 | |
| Box: 1 | Folder : 6 | Red Falcons of America |
Mar 1935-Jul 1935 | |
| Box: 1 | Folder : 7 | Red Falcons of America |
Aug 1935-Sep 1935 | |
| Box: 1 | Folder : 8 | Red Falcons of America |
Oct 1935-Dec 1935 | |
| Box: 1 | Folder : 9 | Red Falcons of America |
1936 | |
| Box: 1 | Folder : 10 | Red Falcons of America |
1938 | |
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