WAURennarGeorge0636_1656.xml Guide to the George E. Rennar Papers 1933-1972 Rennar (George E.) Papers Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries ©2011 (Last modified: 4/18/2018)
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-09. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard). Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries George E. Rennar papers Rennar, George E 0636, 1656 37.43 cubic feet 58 boxes, 1 oversize folder, and 1 vertical file 1933-1972 Ephemera of political right wing and left wing related to a collector of political extremist ephemera Collection materials are in English.

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

Right-wing and Left-wing political ephemera, political publications, college paper, and related materials collected by George E. Rennar.

Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

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Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Forms part of the Labor Archives of Washington.

 Rennar, George E.--Archives Patrick, Robert E Pelley, William Dudley American Jewish Committee Civil Rights Congress (U.S.). Oregon Communist Party of the United States of America DuBoise (W. E. B.) Clubs of America Young People's Socialist League Socialist Workers Party Portland (Ore.). Bureau of Police Spokane vs. Patrick Washington State Committee for the Protection of the Foreign Born Silver Shirts of America (Organization) International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (A.F. of L.) Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington) Labor History Labor Unions Politics and Politicians Accession No. 0636-001: George E. Rennar papers, 1935-1966 52.48 cubic feet 41 boxes

Scope and Content: Ephemera of political (right wing).

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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

 Series 1, Ephemera Ephemera. Einar Aberg - Anti-Komintern Dienst. 0636-001 Box 1 Ephemera. Apostolate of Christian Action - Christian Citizen s Crusade. 0636-001 Box 2 Christian . Const. Educ. League - Christian Labour Assoc. 0636-001 Box 3 Christian Nationalist Crusade - Christian Youth against Communism. 0636-001 Box 4 Christian Party - Congressional Reprint Service. 0636-001 Box 5 Conservative Party - E. Dilling . 0636-001 Box 6 Draft MacArthur Committee - The Free Press. 0636-001 Box 7 Freedom Center - Germany. 0636-001 Box 8 Ed Gibbons - Industrial Defense Assoc. 0636-001 Box 9 Jane's Book Service - M misc. 0636-001 Box 10 Nation Europa - N misc. 0636-001 Box 11 Fred T. O'Dell - J. E. Perkins. 0636-001 Box 12 C. W. Phillips - Silver Shirt League. 0636-001 Box 13 Slaves of the Immaculate Heart - S misc . 0636-001 Box 14 The Tablet - T misc . 0636-001 Box 15 Union movement - Youth for America. 0636-001 Box 16 Series 2, Publications Pamphlets, periodicals 0636-001 Box 17 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 18 Newspapers 0636-001 Box 19 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 20 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 21 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 22 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 23 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 24 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 25 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 26 Ephemera, phonograph records 0636-001 Box 27 Pamphlets 0636-001 Box 28 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 29 Newspapers 0636-001 Box 30 Books, periodicals 0636-001 Box 31 Periodicals 0636-001 Box 32 Books, periodicals 0636-001 Box 33 Books 0636-001 Box 34 Books 0636-001 Box 35 Periodicals, ephemera 0636-001 Box 36 Books 0636-001 Box 37 Periodicals, newspapers 0636-001 Box 38 Books, periodicals 0636-001 Box 39 Periodical: "Appeal to reason" 0636-001 Box 40 Books, pamphlets 0636-001 Box 41 Accession No. 1656-001: George E. Rennar papers, 1937-1966 9.1 cubic feet 8 boxes

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

 George E. Rennar papers 1656-001 Box 1 George E. Rennar papers 1656-001 Box 2 George E. Rennar papers 1656-001 Box 3 George E. Rennar papers 1656-001 Box 4 George E. Rennar papers 1656-001 Box 5 George E. Rennar papers 1656-001 Box 6 George E. Rennar papers 1656-001 Box 7 George E. Rennar papers 1656-001 Box 8 Accession No. 1656-002: George E. Rennar papers, approximately 1940-1972 10.24 cubic feet 8 boxes

Scope and Content: Left-wing newspapers, journals, pamphlets, approximately 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

 Materials related to Pacific Northwest region 1656-002 Box 1 Materials related to Pacific Northwest region 1656-002 Box 2 Materials related to United States and International regions 1656-002 Box 3 Materials related to United States and International regions 1656-002 Box 4 Materials related to United States and International regions 1656-002 Box 5 Materials related to United States and International regions 1656-002 Box 6 Materials related to United States and International regions 1656-002 Box 7 Materials related to United States and International regions 1656-002 Box 8 Accession No. 1656-003: George E. Rennar paper entitled "The Silvershirts", 1965 1 vertical file 86 pages and a bibliography

Scope and Content: "The Silvershirts," 1965. This paper was written 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

 George E. Rennar paper entitled "The Silvershirts" 1656-003 VF0192 Accession No. 1656-004: George E. Rennar papers, 1933-1957 0.48 cubic feet 1 box and 1 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

 Ephemera American Federation of Labor undated 1656-004 Box 1 1 Harry Bridges Victory Committee undated 1656-004 Box 1 2 Christian Friends for Racial Equality 1947, undated 1656-004 Box 1 3 Committee for American Federation of Labor Participation in the World Federation of Trade Unions undated 1656-004 Box 1 4 Congress of Industrial Organizations 1945-47, undated 1656-004 Box 1 5 Cooperative Commonwealth Federation 1933, 1942-44, undated 1656-004 Box 1 6 Emergency Committee Against Anti-Labor Legislation ca. 1947 1656-004 Box 1 7 Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists undated 1656-004 Box 1 7 FDR 1947 1656-004 Box 1 7 Industrial Workers of the World undated 1656-004 Box 1 8 Industrial Workers of the World undated 1656-004 OS Folder 2 International Association of Machinists 1656-004 Box 1 9 International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union. Coast Negotiating Committee for Ship, Dock and Walking Bosses undated 1656-004 Box 1 9 Lanka Sama Samaja Party 1957 1656-004 Box 1 9 Marine Cooks and Stewards Association of the Pacific Coast 1945 1656-004 Box 1 9 National Maritime Union 1943, undated 1656-004 Box 1 10 Northwest Congress of Industrial Organizations Maritime Port Committee undated 1656-004 Box 1 11 Revolutionary Workers League for the International Contact Commission 1945 1656-004 Box 1 11 Seafarers International Union 1944, undated 1656-004 Box 1 12 Socialist Commentary 1960 1656-004 Box 1 13 Socialist Labor Party undated 1656-004 Box 1 14 Socialist Workers Party 1944,[date]1953,[date]1957 1656-004 Box 1 15 United Steelworkers of America undated 1656-004 Box 1 16 Workers Educational Association of Canada ca. 1937 1656-004 Box 1 16 Unidentified undated 1656-004 Box 1 16 International Union, United Automobile Workers Of America (CIO) General Correspondence (mimeographed) 1947-48, undated 1656-004 Box 1 17 Speeches And Writings Of Walter P. Reuther 1947-48 1656-004 Box 1 18 Publications Ammunition 1944-45, 1947 1656-004 Box 1 19 Competitive Shop Organizer 1947 1656-004 Box 1 20 Pamphlets 1943-47, undated 1656-004 Box 1 21 Agreement - Ford Contract 1947 1656-004 OS Folder 2 Poster - UAW Fair Practices Committee undated 1656-004 OS Folder 2