Spain Material-Abraham Lincoln Brigade (1937-1939)., 01/01/1937-12/31/1939

File — Box: 19, Folder: 47

Identifier: 21710

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of correspondence, pamphlets, newsclippings and miscellaneous items pertaining to the Spanish Conflict/Civil War during the 1930's.

Dates

01/01/1937-12/31/1939

Conditions Governing Access

Portions of this collection are currently unprocessed and access to it may therefore be limited. Researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections for more information on access to this collection.

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 65.5 Cubic Feet (68 boxes (processed))

From the Collection: 69.65 Cubic Feet (81 boxes (unprocessed))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

This folder consists of material pertaining to the Abraham Lincoln Brigade (1937-1939). Named after the 16th U.S. President, the Abraham Lincoln Brigade was a group of American soldiers who went to Spain to fight for the Leftist cause. Items of interest include: N.C.W.C. News Service bulletin (Feb. 15, 1938) indicates chagrin of some members of Congress over the use of Lincoln's name associated with the brigade; copy of article appearing in "The American Hebrew" concerning the treatment of Jews under Franco. Also included are two issues (Oct., 18/25, 1937) of "The Volunteer for Liberty" [organ of the international brigades] as well as other news bulletins.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SPAIN-ABRAHAM LINCOLN BRIGADE-(1937-1939): Typescript

SPAIN-POLITICAL CONDITIONS-(1937-1939): Typescript

JEWS-SPAIN-TREATMENT UNDER FRANCO-(1937-1939): Typescript

ABRAHAM LINCOLN BRIGADE-SPAIN-(1937-1938): Typescript

SPAIN-ABRAHAM LINCOLN BRIGADE-(1937-1939): Typescript