Registrar of the Young Communist League of the United States issuances

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Title: Young Communist League of the United States issuances
Date (inclusive): 1921-1949
Collection Number: 37006
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 2 manuscript boxes (0.8 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Theses, resolutions, bulletins, pamphlets, leaflets, printed matter, and memorabilia relating to the American and international communist youth movement. Includes some issuances of the Young Communist International, the Communist Party of the United States, and anti-communist groups.
Creator: Communist Party of the United States of America
Creator: Young Communist League of the U.S.
Creator: Young Communist International
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1937.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Young Communist League of the United States issuances, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection contains theses, resolutions, bulletins, pamphlets, leaflets, memorabilia, and other printed matter relating to the Young Communist League. The material pertains to the American Communist youth movement from their first iteration of their organization during the early years of operation (1921-1949), both in its underground (after the USA's First Red Scare in 1919-1920) and surface-level activities, as well as to the international communist youth movement. Furthermore, it includes some issuances of the Young Communist International, the Communist Party of the United States, and anti-communist groups. The Young Communist League of the United States (or YCL) is strongly connected to the USA's Communist party, serving as their youths branch.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Communism -- United States
Communism
Socialism and youth
Youth movements -- United States

box 1, folder 1-5

Theses 1921-1949

Scope and Contents

Theses written by Young Communist League members, either calling to implement internal structural or outward societal change.
box 1, folder 6-11

Organization Proclamations 1921-1949

Scope and Contents

Proclamations written by Young Communist League members to address the organization and its activities.
box 2, folder 1-6

Meetings, Protests, and Rallies 1921-1949

Scope and Contents

Brochures, Newspapers, Flyers, and other papers advertising Young Communist League meetings, protests, and rallies. These gatherings were promoted within the organization, to the public, or a mix of both.
box 2, folder 7-13

Propaganda 1921-1949

Scope and Contents

Propaganda supporting the Young Communist League's activites and goals. There are a few pieces critical of the Young Communist League, such as Chief Scout Executive James E. West's warning about their interest in the Boy Scouts of America.
box 2, folder 14

Miscellaneous 1921-1949

Scope and Contents

Includes a map and newspaper clipping.
box 2, folder 15

Memorabilia 1940

Scope and Contents

A pencil encased in a note to write-in Archie Brown for United States Congress, 4th District.