"Johnson-Forest Tendency" / Collection: C. L. R. James papers, 1933-2001, bulk 1948-1989 - Columbia University Libraries Archival Collections Search Results

Start Over "Johnson-Forest Tendency" Collection C. L. R. James papers, 1933-2001, bulk 1948-1989

Highlight: Balance Sheet --"Trotskyism in the United States, 1940-1947"-- published by the Johnson-Forest
Tendency, 1947

Highlight: (WP) in 1940, and within the WP, the Johnson-Forest Tendency. Johnson and Forest of the Tendency were
pseudonym was Ria Stone. In 1947 the Johnson-Forest Tendency rejoined the SWP briefly, but by 1951 the
Johnson-Forest Tendency was independent of both the SWP and the WP. James and Dunayevskaya wrote the
Creator: James, C. L. R (Cyril Lionel Robert), 1901-1989
Abstract Or Scope: These papers contain correspondence; drafts, manuscripts and notes; transcripts of lectures and interviews; printed material; photographs; and audio and video tapes related to life and work of C. L. R. (Cyril Lionel Robert) James--a West Indian athlete, scholar, teacher, writer and political activist.

Highlight: others. Material from the Johnson-Forest Tendency period as well as material that pre-dates or follows
Abstract Or Scope: Contained here are many pamphlets, clippings, and a few assorted materials by C.L.R. James and others. Material from the Johnson-Forest Tendency period as well as material that pre-dates or follows that period is included.

Highlight: Naturalization Service, and redacted photocopies of the FBI files on James and the Johnson-Forest Tendency are
Abstract Or Scope: Some material in this series dates from James' time at Federal City College in the 1970s and is related to his employment and finances. Drafts of his will, obituaries and information regarding his funeral are also here. Legal briefs from James' struggles with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, and redacted photocopies of the FBI files on James and the Johnson-Forest Tendency are also here.

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