People's Lobby Collected Records
Dates
- Creation: 1928-1949
Biographical / Historical
The People's Lobby was an organization which campaigned for legislation favorable to people of low incomes and little influence. It advocated the "public ownership of natural resources, natural monopolies, and basic industries". The philosopher John Dewey was associated with the People's Lobby from the late 1920s until about 1939. Its Executive Secretary was Benjamin C. Marsh and its President was James H. McGill. It joined the peace movement in opposing American imperialism and universal military training in peacetime, following World War II. The People's Lobby's headquarters were in Washington, D.C.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (2.5 linear in.)
Language
English
General Note
The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is not the official repository for the records of this organization.
Subject
- Marsh, Benjamin Clarke, 1877-1952 (Person)
- Dewey, John, 1859-1952 (Person)
- People's Lobby (Organization)
- People's Lobby (Organization)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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