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Xerox copy of typewritten text (41 pages) and "Notes' (pp. [1-48]) of unpublished essay, "Kate Richards O'Hare: The 'First Lady' of American Socialism, 1901-1917," "[a]n earlier version of [which] was presented at the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians in St. Louis, Missouri, April 10, 1976" (p. [1]).

Scope and Content Note Two are "membership cards," small red pasteboard folders. The front contains the words Socialist Party of America and Issued by Authority of the National Committee, Socialist Party. Filled in blanks indicate that the cards were issued by the Springdale Local in the State of Arkansas. They are membership cards of F. W. Letch or Letsch of ...

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The William Gilbert papers consist of correspondence, business records, newspapers, pamphlets, tracts, brochures, amd microfilm reflecting his wide range of interests including socialism, mysticism, pacifism, and the American Legion. The bulk of the papers are printed materials, and those which form an integral part of the collection have been retained.