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Political Newspapers Collection
SPC.2009.006
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Political Newspapers and Publications Collection
Creator:
Zweig, Martha
Creator:
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2009.006
Physical Description:
2 boxes
Physical Description:
2 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1942-1995; undated
Date (bulk): bulk 1969-1992
Abstract: This collection consists of approximately thirty alternative and underground newspaper and journal titles whose primary focus
is from an ethnic, leftist, socialist, or communist perspective. This collection also consists of other publications, leaflets,
flyers, clippings, and articles relating to topics such as the anti-war movement, the Black movement, the labor movement,
student movements, and other topics.
Language of Material:
English
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There are no access restrictions on this collection.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
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Most of this collection was donated by Martha Zweig in 2009. Other portions of the collection were collected by Archives and
Special Collections throughout the years 1990-2008.
The collection was processed by Erin Kurinsky, 2010. Additional material that was acquired in 2020 was processed and added
to the collection in 2021 by Karen Clemons. Material was removed and ingested into other collections in 2023 (see revision
notes).
The collection consists of approximately 30 newspaper and journal titles, published between 1949 and 1994, though the majority
of the collection was published between 1969 and 1992. The newspapers all report from a leftist perspective and many of the
publications espouse a Communist ideology. Topics relating to many of the major movements of the late 20th Century are covered,
including the Anti-War Movement, the Black Movement, the Chicano Movement, the Feminist Movement, and student movements. As
many of the publications relate to Communist ideology, there is a great focus on labor issues and the plight of the working
class in the United States. These Communist publications largely report on issues in the United States, though they also report
on world happenings.
The Political Newspaper and Publications collection (1942-1995; undated) consists of approximately 30 newspaper and publication
titles. Some journals report from a national perspective, while others focus on local news and politics. These journals all
focus on politics from a leftist point of view, and a large number of publications in the collection espouse a Marxist viewpoint.
The collection spans from the late 1940s through the early 1990s, though the majority of newspapers were published in the
late 1960s and 1970s. The majority of journal titles are represented by a single issue or a few issues. There is also a collection
of flyers, leaflets, and other publications a variety of topics including the Anti-War movement, the Black movement, the Labor
movement, student movements, and other topics.
For related material see the Chicano Publications [Kaye Briegel] Collection; Holt Labor Library; Los Angeles Free Press Collection;
Black Panther Newspapers; and Black Panther Publications and Related Articles.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Chicano movement -- United States -- Newspapers
Communism -- United States -- Periodicals
Conspiracy theories -- United States -- Newspapers
Feminist theory -- United States -- Newspapers
Labor movement -- United States -- Newspapers
Labor unions -- United States -- Newspapers
Liberal perspectives
Marxist criticism -- United States -- Newspapers
Marxist-Leninist theory
Marxist pamphlets
Peace movements -- United States -- Newspapers
Philosophy, Marxist -- United States -- Newspapers
Student movements -- California -- Berkeley -- Newspapers
Student movements -- United States -- Newspapers
Underground newspapers -- United States
Underground press publications -- United States
Carter, Jimmy , 1924-
Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne ), 1944-
Jackson, Jesse, 1941-
Reagan, Ronald
Mao, Zedong, 1893-1976
Communist Party of the United States of America
Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)
Weather Underground Organization