Series VI: Literature Files

The literature files contain literature committee papers (X:74), literature requests (X:75), Roosevelt campaign leaflet papers (X:76), New Leader SDF controversy papers (X:77 X:79). and miscellaneous items (X:80). These files are arranged in alphabetical order according to the title of the file. The only exception to this order are the New Leader SDF controversy papers and the miscellaneous items. These four files follow the Roosevelt campaign leaflet file in the filming order. Items within each literature file are arranged in chronological order.

The New Leader SDF controversy files are the most interesting items in the literature section of this collection. These three files contain correspondence and statements relating to James Oneal's resignation as editor of the New Leader, the prolonged dispute between the New Leader's editorial board and the SDF leadership, the eventual withdrawal of the New Leader from the SDF, and the early SDF discussions on the formation of a new publication. Among the major correspondents are August Claessens, James Oneal, Sol M. Levitas, and Algernon Lee.