Don Chenoweth Papers
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Abstract
Donald J. Chenoweth was a socialist activist. This collection contains material from multiple socialist organizations he was involved with from the 1930s through the 1950s, including the Independent Socialist League, the Socialist Workers Party, the Workers Party, and the Young People's Socialist League.
Biographical Note
Donald J. Chenoweth was a socialist activist and member of the Independent Socialist League, and of other progressive collections.
Arrangement
This collection has not been arranged by an archivist. The materials are arranged in the order in which they were received from the donor.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains material including minutes, internal memos, circulars, publications, and correspondence of American socialist groups including the Independent Socialist League, the Socialist Workers Party, the Workers Party, and the Young People's Socialist League. Also part of the collection are articles, magazines, and other publications on topics related to socialism and, especially, Trotskyism, mostly from the 1930s- early 1950s.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright (and related rights to publicity and privacy) to materials in this collection created by Don Chenoweth was not transferred to New York University. Permission to use materials must be secured from the copyright holder.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were donated by Leslie Chenoweth in 1999. The accession number associated with this gift is 1950.169.
Separated Materials
Books donated by Leslie Chenoweth were separated to the Library collection.
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Processing Information
Decisions regarding arrangement, description, and physical interventions for this collection prior to 2019 are unknown. In October 2019, loose material was placed in acid-free folders. Some material was rehoused in new acid-free folders. Original labels were retained. One folder with extensive insect damage was cleaned before preservation photocopies could be made.
