Political Newspapers and Publications Collection, 1942-1995; undated, bulk bulk 1969-1992

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Summary

Creators:
Zweig, Martha and California State University, Dominguez Hills
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.
Extent:
2 boxes and 2 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
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Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
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.
Processing information:

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).

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

For information about citing archival material, see the Citations for Archival Material guide, or consult the appropriate style manual.

Location of this collection:
University Library, 5th Flr (5039)
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747, US
Contact:
(310) 243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
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