Holt Labor Library Anarchism Collection, 1969-July 1999

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Summary

Abstract:
This collection includes periodicals, zines, pamphlets, posters, and other publications and material related to anarchism and libertarian communism.
Extent:
5 boxes (one oversized folder) and 2.08 Linear Feet
Language:
English , French , German , Greek, Modern (1453-) .
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

The Holt Labor Library Anarchism Collection (1969-July 1999) contains 2.08 linear feet of pamphlets, periodicals, zines, newspaper clippings, posters, articles, essays, bulletins, and other material related to anarchism. Most of the collection relates to the Anarchist Movements in London, but some material also relates to the United States, with an emphasis on San Francisco. Anarchist and Libertarian Communist organizations featured in the collection include Class War, Wildcat, Subversion, Intercom, as well as other organizations.

Biographical / historical:

The Holt Labor Library was a library in San Francisco from 1992 to 2019 that collected and made accessible primary and secondary source material related to labor history and the history of the radical left, with an emphasis on the activities of American Trotskyist political organizations. The Library also collected materials related to various anti-war movements, the women's movement, gay liberation, the African American Civil Rights Movement, among other social justice causes.

Custodial history:

The Holt Labor Library Anarchism Collection was compiled by the Holt Labor Library in San Francisco, California between 1992 and 2019, and was acquired by the Gerth Archives and Special Collections at California State University, Dominguez Hills, in 2019.

Processing information:

This collection was processed by Jennifer Hill in January 2023.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into six series.

  1. Periodicals and zines
  2. Pamphlets
  3. Other published material
  4. Bulletins
  5. Subject Files
  6. Posters
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

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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