Political Newspapers and Publications Collection
Scope and Content
The Political Newspaper and Publications collection (1942-1995; undated) consists of approximately 30 newspaper and publication titles. Some journals report from a national perspective, while others focus on local news and politics. These journals all focus on politics from a leftist point of view, and a large number of publications in the collection espouse a Marxist viewpoint. The collection spans from the late 1940s through the early 1990s, though the majority of newspapers were published in the late 1960s and 1970s. The majority of journal titles are represented by a single issue or a few issues. There is also a collection of flyers, leaflets, and other publications a variety of topics including the Anti-War movement, the Black movement, the Labor movement, student movements, and other topics.
Dates
- 1942-1995; undated
- Majority of material found within 1969-1992
Creator
- Zweig, Martha (Person)
Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
History
The collection consists of approximately 30 newspaper and journal titles, published between 1949 and 1994, though the majority of the collection was published between 1969 and 1992. The newspapers all report from a leftist perspective and many of the publications espouse a Communist ideology. Topics relating to many of the major movements of the late 20th Century are covered, including the Anti-War Movement, the Black Movement, the Chicano Movement, the Feminist Movement, and student movements. As many of the publications relate to Communist ideology, there is a great focus on labor issues and the plight of the working class in the United States. These Communist publications largely report on issues in the United States, though they also report on world happenings.
Extent
2 boxes
2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of approximately thirty alternative and underground newspaper and journal titles whose primary focus is from an ethnic, leftist, socialist, or communist perspective. This collection also consists of other publications, leaflets, flyers, clippings, and articles relating to topics such as the anti-war movement, the Black movement, the labor movement, student movements, and other topics.
Acquisition Information
Most of this collection was donated by Martha Zweig in 2009. Other portions of the collection were collected by Archives and Special Collections throughout the years 1990-2008.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Erin Kurinsky, 2010. Additional material that was acquired in 2020 was processed and added to the collection in 2021 by Karen Clemons. Material was removed and ingested into other collections in 2023 (see revision notes).
- Carter, Jimmy , 1924-
- Chicano movement -- United States -- Newspapers
- Communism -- United States -- Periodicals
- Communist Party of the United States of America
- Conspiracy theories -- United States -- Newspapers
- Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne ), 1944-
- Feminist theory -- United States -- Newspapers
- Jackson, Jesse, 1941-
- Labor movement -- United States -- Newspapers
- Labor unions -- United States -- Newspapers
- Liberal perspectives
- Mao, Zedong, 1893-1976
- Marxist criticism -- United States -- Newspapers
- Marxist pamphlets
- Marxist-Leninist theory
- Peace movements -- United States -- Newspapers
- Philosophy, Marxist -- United States -- Newspapers
- Reagan, Ronald
- Student movements -- California -- Berkeley -- newspapers
- Student movements -- United States -- Newspapers
- Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)
- Underground newspapers -- United States
- Underground press publications -- United States
- Weather Underground Organization
Creator
- Zweig, Martha (Person)
- California State University, Dominguez Hills (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of the Policital Newspapers Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Erin Kurinsky
- Date
- ©2006; updated 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2022-05: Titles removed and placed into "Free Press Collection": "Rat" March 7-21, June 5-19, no year; The Oracle (San Francisco) Vol. 1, No 7, unnumbered; Berkeley Barb, Berkeley Tribe; San Diego Door to Liberation; The Ann Arbor Argus, Vol. 1, No. II; The Astral Projection , Vol. 1, No. 6-7; Vol. 2, No. 3 ; Solidarity, Vol. 1, No. 18 ;The Southern Patriot; Soviet War News, No. 162 ;Statesman; Strike Chronology; SDS New Left Notes;Suffolk Citizen Vol. 1, No. 1, 2; Tenant, Vol. 1, No. 1;Toward Revolutionary Art, No. 4, 5;University Review, No. 19, 22; University Review, No. 19, 22; Vanguard, Vol. 1, No. 1; Vietnam GI [single issue];Washington Free Press, Vol. 2, No. 16
- 2023-01: Black Panther newspapers, publications, and other related material moved into two new separate collections
- 2023-02: Titles removed and placed into "Free Press": Ramparts; Osawatomie; William Winter Comments; I-Kon, Life and Liberty; Long Island Duck; New England Free Press; Carpetbag Express; Crossbronx Express; DOgbreath; EarthTimes; East Village Other; Firing Line; Great Speckled Bird; Long Beach Free Press; Oracle; Other Scenes; the Paper; Patriot; Rolling Stone; San Fran Express Times; San Diego Free Press; SEED; Open City
- 2023-02: Titles removed and placed into "Holt Labor Library" :People's World;The Call; Albania News;Alive; Attica Brigade; Black Fire; Bulletin; Catholic World; Challenge; China Recontructs; Claridad; class struggle; War Resisters League; Anti-Vietnam material; Women in the Chinese Revolution; Gold Flowers Story; build a base in the working class; UE Machinsts moved out; SIT-DOWN; Revolutionary Union; NACLA; From Trotsykism to social-imperialism; Fidel Castro history; why socialism by albert einstein; mass line in culture; statement of principles; revolutionary union; marxist theory of value; It's about times
- 2023-02: Titles removed and placed into Kaye Briegel: Committee on Latin American Solidarity; Basta Ya; Palante
- 2023-02: Title removed and placed into Zine Collection: News You Knows you Need
- 2023-02: Titles removed and placed into "BBP and related publications": New York Trial News; Black Liberator; BIKO Plaza News: Between the Lines; Herald-Dispatch; Burning Spear; African World; People's Voice; People's News Service; The Patriot; Black Perspective; Black Autonomy; Rising Up Angry; Right On; Fight to Win; Muhammad Speaks;Final Call
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu