Printed solicitation with photo of Paul Robeson to buy tickets for concert for 1947 "Chicago Salutes Paul Robeson"
- Description:
- Professional flyer solicitation for buying tickets to the "Chicago Salutes Paul Robeson" fundraiser for the Abraham Lincoln School which sponsored the April 27, 1947 Robeson support rally and concert featuring Lena Horne. With the advent of the Cold War, Robeson's politics were attacked as were the School's which were associated with the IWO. As per the Chicago Defender, 11/21/47: "The Lincoln school is a new educational project scheduled to open in Chicago early in 1943, offering comprehensive courses in social,economic and political problems especially as they relate to the winning of the war. An innovation in the Middle West, the school will focus attention on the democratic heritage and traditions of America. Its student body enlisted from all walks of life, regardless of race, color, or creed, will be provided with the knowledge and clarity necessary for safeguarding and developing democracy." Founder William Patterson and spouse Louise Thompson Patterson were key figures in the School. The Robeson program was brought together by IWO Vice President and President of the Illinois District, Louise Thompson Patterson who organized the Chicago IWO Du Sable Lodge.
- Date:
- 1947-04-29
- Copyright:
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- Creator:
- Patterson, Louise Thompson, 1901-1999 Abraham Lincoln School of Social Science
- File Name:
- 5276b16f01_01
- Identifier:
- International Workers Order (IWO) Records #5276, Box 1, Folder 8
- Repository:
- Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Martin P. Catherwood Library, Cornell University