George E. Rennar papers, 1933-1972
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rennar, George E
- Title
- George E. Rennar papers
- Dates
- 1933-1972 (inclusive)19331972
- Quantity
- approximately 37.43 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 0636, 1656
- Summary
- Ephemera of political right wing and left wing related to a collector of political extremist ephemera
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 5 accessions.
- Accession No. 0636-001, George E. Rennar papers, before 1967
- Accession No. 1656-001, George E. Rennar papers, 1937-1966
- Accession No. 1656-002, George E. Rennar papers, circa 1940-1972
- Accession No. 1656-003, George E. Rennar paper entitled "The Silvershirts", 1965
- Accession No. 1656-004, George E. Rennar papers, 1933-1957
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Accession No. 0636-001: George E. Rennar papers, before 196740' 2.5" linear
Scope and Content: Ephemera of political (right wing).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: On loan from Mr. Rennar, January 01, 1967
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Description: Accession No. 1656-001: George E. Rennar papers, 1937-19667' 2.5" linear
Scope and Content: Ephemera of political left-wing, 1937-1966.
The collection includes the following organizations: Socialist Workers' Party; Sobell (Morton), Committee to Secure Justice for DuBois (W.E.B.) Clubs of America; Progressive Party (1948); Fair Play for Cuba Committee; Students for a Democratic Society; Progressive Labor Movement; National Coordinating Committee to End the War in Vietnam.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: George Rennar, February 22, 1979
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Description: Accession No. 1656-002: George E. Rennar papers, circa 1940-19728' linear
Scope and Content: Left-wing newspapers, journals, pamphlets, ca. 1940-1972.
All material is unsorted. Boxes 1 & 2: Materials related to Pacific Northwest region. Boxes 3-8: Materials re U.S. and international.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: George Rennar, February 12, 1981
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Description: Accession No. 1656-003: George E. Rennar paper entitled "The Silvershirts", 196586 pages plus bibliography.
Scope and Content: "The Silvershirts," 1965. This paper was done by Mr. Rennar for Hist. 499, Spring, 1965.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Gift of Mr. Rennar, July 01, 1966
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Accession No. 1656-004: George E. Rennar papers, 1933-1957
.48 cu. ft. (1 box, one oversize folder)Scope and Content: Newsletters, clippings, press releases, pamphlets, and ephemera relative to leftist political and labor organizations, and to the International Union, United Automobile Workers of America; 1933-1957.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Presented by George Rennar, November 02, 1964
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Personal Papers
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Ephemera
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Description: American Federation of LaborDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Harry Bridges Victory CommitteeDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Christian Friends for Racial EqualityDates: 1947, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Committee for American Federation of Labor Participation in the World Federation of Trade UnionsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Congress of Industrial OrganizationsDates: 1945-47, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Cooperative Commonwealth FederationDates: 1933, 1942-44, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Emergency Committee Against Anti-Labor LegislationDates: ca. 1947Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Emergency Committee of Atomic ScientistsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 1656-004
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Description: FDRDates: 1947Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Industrial Workers of the WorldDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Industrial Workers of the WorldDates: undatedContainer: Folder:oversize 2, Accession 1656-004
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Description: International Association of MachinistsContainer: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 1656-004
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Description: International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union. Coast Negotiating Committee for Ship, Dock and Walking BossesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Lanka Sama Samaja PartyDates: 1957Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Marine Cooks and Stewards Association of the Pacific CoastDates: 1945Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 1656-004
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Description: National Maritime UnionDates: 1943, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Northwest Congress of Industrial Organizations Maritime Port CommitteeDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/11, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Revolutionary Workers League for the International Contact CommissionDates: 1945Container: Box/Folder 1/11, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Seafarers International UnionDates: 1944, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/12, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Socialist CommentaryDates: 1960Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Socialist Labor PartyDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Socialist Workers PartyDates: 1944,[date]1953,[date]1957Container: Box/Folder 1/15, Accession 1656-004
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Description: United Steelworkers of AmericaDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/16, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Workers Educational Association of CanadaDates: ca. 1937Container: Box/Folder 1/16, Accession 1656-004
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Description: UnidentifiedDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/16, Accession 1656-004
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International Union, United Automobile Workers Of America (CIO)
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Description: General Correspondence (mimeographed)Dates: 1947-48, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/17, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Speeches And Writings Of Walter P. ReutherDates: 1947-48Container: Box/Folder 1/18, Accession 1656-004
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Publications
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Description: AmmunitionDates: 1944-45, 1947Container: Box/Folder 1/19, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Competitive Shop OrganizerDates: 1947Container: Box/Folder 1/20, Accession 1656-004
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Description: PamphletsDates: 1943-47, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/21, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Agreement - Ford ContractDates: 1947Container: Folder:oversize 2, Accession 1656-004
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Description: Poster - Uaw Fair Practices CommitteeDates: undatedContainer: Folder:oversize 2, Accession 1656-004
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Patrick, Robert E
- Pelley, William Dudley
- Rennar, George E.--Archives
Corporate Names
- American Jewish Committee
- Civil Rights Congress (U.S.). Oregon
- Communist Party of the United States of America
- DuBoise (W. E. B.) Clubs of America
- Portland (Ore.). Bureau of Police
- Silver Shirts of America (Organization)
- Socialist Workers Party
- Spokane vs. Patrick
- Washington State Committee for the Protection of the Foreign Born
- Young People's Socialist League
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (A.F. of L.) (creator)
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
