Fonds 88-020 - New Left Movement publications collection

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

New Left Movement publications collection

Level of description

Fonds

Reference code

88-020

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1949-1973 (Creation)
    Creator
    New Left Movement

Physical description area

Physical description

51 cm of textual records (3 boxes and 1 set of oversized newspapers, wrapped)

Archival description area

Name of creator

Administrative history

The New Left Movement was an international movement of the 1960's which consisted of mainly youth and students. The Movement originated in the 1950's "Ban the Bomb" movement. The New Left Movement dealt with such topics as the Vietnam War, Third WorldRead more

Custodial history

This collection was in the custody of Professor Robert Paehlke before it was donated to the Trent University Archives.

Scope and content

This collection consists of protest newspapers, newsletters, journals, essays, and 'left wing' political manifestos written and published between 1964 and 1973. The records cover Canada and the United States.

Notes area

Immediate source of acquisition

The initial collection was donated by Professor Robert Paehlke. An important addition to this collection was received in 2005 from Martin Oppenheimer. See list at end of Finding Aid.

Arrangement

Materials have been grouped by title, with newspapers listed in alphabetical order first, and then magazines and newsletters listed second.

Restrictions on access

None.

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Associated materials

Associated material located at the Library and Archives Canada and the Archives of Ontario, Toronto.

Alternative identifier(s)

Accession number

88-020

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