Various authors

Committee of Returned Volunteers Newsletter July-August (1970). Vol. IV No. 6

New York, Committee of Returned Volunteers, Publisher, 1970. Pamphlet. no date, 1970. Single stapled newsletter, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 12 pp. Printed on various colored paper. The Committee of Returned Volunteers was founded in 1966, consisting of people who had formerly worked in a volunteer capacity in various service programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Adhering to an anti-imperialist stance, the group opposed the Vietnam War and saw racism and imperialism as inextricably linked. Many of its actions focused on anti-imperialist activities in Africa, although domestic concerns were also addressed. This issue with a report on the CRV General Assembly II, as well as analysis of the assembly and some of the diverging interests emerging from it, although it appears the main goal of abolishing the Peace Corps stood. With a piece on the establishment of a group to support Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Liberation Front, discussing goals and ideas in disrupting the work of the Peace Corps in maintaining colonization over the island; a proposal from the Black Liberation Committee; a look at imperialism and third world women, etc. GOOD condition. Mailing label, cancelled stamps and other related markings on the rear cover. Horizontal fold crease present. Minor soiling and fading. Good .

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Book number: 015712

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn

Various authors

Committee of Returned Volunteers Newsletter August, 1968

New York, Committee of Returned Volunteers, Publisher, 1968. Wraps. Single stapled newsletter, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 18 pp. including covers. Several leaves printed on single sides only. The Committee of Returned Volunteers was founded in 1966, consisting of people who had formerly worked in a volunteer capacity in various service programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Adhering to an anti-imperialist stance, the group opposed the Vietnam War and saw racism and imperialism as inextricably linked. Many of its actions focused on anti-imperialist activities in Africa, although domestic concerns were also addressed. This issue with several pages devoted to the upcoming Democratic Convention in Chicago, and what sort of actions may be taken. With a map of downtown Chicago on page three. Many other pages are devoted to the Nigeria-Biafra conflict, as well as short pieces on domestic issues, including poverty and racism. GOOD condition. Mailing label, cancelled stamps and other related markings on the rear cover. Horizontal fold crease present. Uneven toning. Minor wrinkling. Good .

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Book number: 015798

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn

Various authors

Committee of Returned Volunteers Newsletter December, 1969

New York, Committee of Returned Volunteers, Publisher, 1969. Wraps. Side folding newsletter, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 24 pp. including covers. A few black and white photos in the interior. The Committee of Returned Volunteers was founded in 1966, consisting of people who had formerly worked in a volunteer capacity in various service programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Adhering to an anti-imperialist stance, the group opposed the Vietnam War and saw racism and imperialism as inextricably linked. Many of its actions focused on anti-imperialist activities in Africa, although domestic concerns were also addressed. This issue with several pages devoted to Cuba and revolutionary action; an introspective piece on protest tactics for the future; news on various Vietnam War protests, including in Turkey; A look at trying to organize white communities to combat racism in their communities, etc. GOOD condition. Mailing label on the rear cover. Horizontal fold crease present. Minor toning and wrinkling. One article with extensive underlines and some commentary written in. Good .

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Book number: 015869

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn

Various Authors

Committee of Returned Volunteers. Crv National Newsletter October 1970

New York, Committee of Returned Volunteers, Publisher, 1970. Wraps. Single stapled newsletter, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 12 pp. The Committee of Returned Volunteers was founded in 1966, consisting of people who had formerly worked in a volunteer capacity in various service programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Adhering to an anti-imperialist stance, the group opposed the Vietnam War and saw racism and imperialism as inextricably linked. Many of its actions focused on anti-imperialist activities in Africa, although domestic concerns were also addressed. This issue exposes disagreements or fractures within the radical movement, printing letters that argue against some stances, as well as discussing Marxist and other theories. A short piece on the front cover discusses the planned Revolutionary People's Constitutional Convention in Washington DC, a follow up to the initial Black Panther Party convention held earlier in Philadelphia. The CRV was planning to help feed members, as well as contribute ideas toward foreign policy. GOOD condition. Mailing label, cancelled stamps and other related markings on the rear cover. Horizontal fold crease present. Some creasing at the corners. Extremities faded. Minor foxing. Good .

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Book number: 015903

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn

Various authors

Committee of Returned Volunteers. Crv National Newsletter September 1970

New York, Committee of Returned Volunteers, Publisher, 1970. Wraps. Single stapled newsletter, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 12 pp. The Committee of Returned Volunteers was founded in 1966, consisting of people who had formerly worked in a volunteer capacity in various service programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Adhering to an anti-imperialist stance, the group opposed the Vietnam War and saw racism and imperialism as inextricably linked. Many of its actions focused on anti-imperialist activities in Africa, although domestic concerns were also addressed. This issue with an opinion (by Lynne Weikart of the recent CRV assembly, mostly pessimistic due to infighting among members as to future goals, as well, if reading between the lines, fragile male egos that tended to derail efforts by women in the organization. Also in this issue is a report on writing the People's Constitution, in anticipation of a second People's Constitutional Convention in DC. This was to have been organized by the Black Panther Party. Members of various organizations representing the Black Power movement, the Chicano movement, American Indian movement, women's and gay liberation attended, gathered in various workshops that created declarations to be incorporated into a new constitution in the convention in Philadelphia. While that convention was considered a success, the momentum built from it was stalled at a second, failed convention in Washington, DC, due to disputes over venues, interference from police, etc. GOOD condition. Mailing label, cancelled stamps and other related markings on the rear cover. Small piece torn from the foot of the rear page. Horizontal fold crease present. Some creasing at the corners. A few minor stains to the front cover. Good .

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Book number: 015975

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn

Various Authors

Committee of Returned Volunteers Newsletter November, 1969

New York, Committee of Returned Volunteers, Publisher, 1969. Wraps. Side folding newsletter, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 20 pp. including covers. A few black and white photos in the interior. The Committee of Returned Volunteers was founded in 1966, consisting of people who had formerly worked in a volunteer capacity in various service programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Adhering to an anti-imperialist stance, the group opposed the Vietnam War and saw racism and imperialism as inextricably linked. Many of its actions focused on anti-imperialist activities in Africa, although domestic concerns were also addressed. This issue with several pages devoted to the reliance of US Imperialism on the Japanese and the military installations at Okinawa; two pieces on the SDS and the Weathermen; a piece on Cuba, etc. GOOD condition. Minor toning and wrinkling. Light soiling and foxing. Good .

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Book number: 016418

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn

Various authors

Committee of Returned Volunteers. Crv National Newsletter November, 1970

New York, Committee of Returned Volunteers, Publisher, 1970. Wraps. Single stapled newsletter, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 12 pp. The Committee of Returned Volunteers was founded in 1966, consisting of people who had formerly worked in a volunteer capacity in various service programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Adhering to an anti-imperialist stance, the group opposed the Vietnam War and saw racism and imperialism as inextricably linked. Many of its actions focused on anti-imperialist activities in Africa, although domestic concerns were also addressed. This issue with short briefs on various chapters' news, a piece speculating on a new offensive in S.E. Asia, other briefs on Vietnam, a short piece on the Black Panther 21, etc. GOOD condition. Mailing label, cancelled stamps and other related markings on the rear cover. Horizontal fold crease present. Some creasing at the corners. Good .

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Book number: 017098

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Social Movements

Various authors

Committee of Returned Volunteers. Crv National Newsletter October, 1968

New York, Committee of Returned Volunteers, Publisher, 1968. Wraps. Single stapled newsletter, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 20 pp. The Committee of Returned Volunteers was founded in 1966, consisting of people who had formerly worked in a volunteer capacity in various service programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Adhering to an anti-imperialist stance, the group opposed the Vietnam War and saw racism and imperialism as inextricably linked. Many of its actions focused on anti-imperialist activities in Africa, although domestic concerns were also addressed. This issue with short briefs on the Vietnam War and protests; US oil politics; the grape boycott/strike in California, etc. GOOD condition. Mailing label, cancelled stamps and other related markings on the rear cover. Horizontal fold crease present. Some creasing at the corners. Uneven browning along the edges. Good .

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Book number: 017312

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Social Movements

Various authors

Committee of Returned Volunteers. Crv National Newsletter January, 1971

New York, Committee of Returned Volunteers, Publisher, 1971. Wraps. Single stapled newsletter, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 12 pp. including covers. The Committee of Returned Volunteers was founded in 1966, consisting of people who had formerly worked in a volunteer capacity in various service programs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. Adhering to an anti-imperialist stance, the group opposed the Vietnam War and saw racism and imperialism as inextricably linked. Many of its actions focused on anti-imperialist activities in Africa, although domestic concerns were also addressed. This issue with a look at imperialism and liberation; the spring offensive of antiwar activities; a page devoted to a report from Okinawa, where Japanese citizens stormed the US base there in response to a US soldier running a citizen over and leaving them to die. GOOD condition. Minor fading and toning, with a hint of soiling. Light foxing along the edges. Minor chipping along the edges. Horizontal fold crease present. Mailing stamps, address and cancellations on the last page. Good .

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Book number: 019632

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Social Movements

Various Authors

Commonwealth. A Weekly Magazine and Library of Sociology. Vol III, No. 29. July 18, 1896

New York, Commonwealth Company, 1896. Original Wraps. Printed wraps. 26 pp plus 4 pages of ads in the rear. A magazine publishing socialist and populist extracts, speeches and articles, advocating economic and political reform. This issue contains brief extracts from work by Robert Blatchford, S.H. Comings and others. GOOD condition. General moderate browning to the wraps, a bit heavier along the spine. Several stains and some soiling to the covers, mostly to the front cover. Heavy offsetting to the upper rear cover. Pencil notation at the upper front cover. Some creasing, chipping and minor tears along the extremities. Interior solid with a blue pencil parentheses around one paragraph. Good .

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Book number: 005141

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Socialism Populism Communism

Various authors

The Communist. November 23, 1976. Vol III. No. 1

Chicago, Workers Congress (M-L), 1976. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid newspaper. 8 pp. With a few photos. A newspaper issued by the Workers Congress (M-L), an organization formed after a split with the Black Workers Congress, a split mostly due to party dogma. Several pages devoted to the life and work of Mao Zedong (Tse-tung), with other articles on a Cook County Nurses' strike, life as a factory worker, etc. GOOD condition. Moderate toning. Horizontal fold crease present. Moderate chipping and tearing along the fore edge. Good .

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Book number: 016639

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers Communism, Socialism, Marxism

Various authors

Connections. Sept. 9-21, 1968. Vol. 3. No. 1

Madison, WI, Connections, Publisher, 1968. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid format. Black and white photos throughout. Connections was a paper from Madison, Wisconsin, published from 1967 to 1969 and harnessing a militant college campus energy to discuss the sometimes violent confrontations that occurred between police and protestors in Madison (see Insiders History of the Vietnam Era Underground Press, Part 2 for previous information). This issue mostly devoted to the contentious Chicago Convention in 1968, describing protests and reactions. With a collage centerfold on a "Kill a Kid for a Lark" theme. GOOD condition. Fold creases present, with moderate to heavy toning and some soiling. Good .

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Book number: 014389

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers Counterculture

Various authors

Connections. April 1-15, 1967. Vol. I. No. 3

Madison, WI, Connections, Publisher, 1967. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid format. 12 pp. Black and white photos throughout. Connections was a paper from Madison, Wisconsin, published from 1967 to 1969, harnessing a militant college campus energy to discuss the sometimes violent confrontations that occurred between police and protesters in Madison (see Insiders History of the Vietnam Era Underground Press, Part 2 for previous information). This with some articles on a small riot in Madison; the CIA and liberals; Marshall McLuhan; a piece in defense of acid; a look at US society in light of fallout shelters, etc. GOOD condition. Fold crease present, with moderate to heavy toning and some soiling. Minor chipping, tearing and creasing along the extremities. Good .

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Book number: 015309

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers Counterculture

Various authors

Crisis. Vol. 1, No. 1. March 26, 1969

Philadelphia, The Alliance for Housing, Jobs and Education, 1969. Tabloid. Tabloid newspaper format, 4 pp. Includes a handbill laid in describing the goals and intent of the Alliance for Housing, Jobs and Education. Crisis was a paper founded by the Alliance for Housing, Jobs and Education, an organization of high school students in the Philadelphia area seeking better funded education and support for schools in Philadelphia. They sought to achieve this by taxing banks and well-funded institutions and people. Philadelphia was struggling to fund its schools, and provide adequate housing for wage earners, which this paper explores. GOOD condition. Heavy chipping, tearing and loss along the top edge of the paper, with minor chipping, tearing and loss along the other edges. General toning. Minor creasing. Haphazard fold crease present. Good .

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Book number: 019723

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers Social Movements

Various Authors

Edge City No. 3. June, 1970

Syracuse, NY, Edge City, Publisher, 1970. Tabloid. Tabloid newspaper format. 12 pp. Front cover in an Andy Warhol style with repeated use of the image of an army jeep with the names of locations such as Laos, Kent State, Cambodia, New Haven, etc. interspersed, drawing parallels to international and domestic US military interventions. An underground paper started to address the apparent lack of "community" in Syracuse, by focusing on youth culture. The editors admit that they did not have the "resources to orient toward the black community and worker/taxpayers," although they did seek to counter anti-working class sentiment in youth culture. This issue focuses primarily on various college and university strikes in New York and elsewhere, undertaken in an effort to free Black Panther leader Bobby Seale, as well as to bringing an end to the Vietnam War. Includes some discussion of various rallies, the speech of Tom Hayden, etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Moderate browning. Minor chipping, tearing and creasing along the extremities. Good .

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Book number: 015688

Catalogue: Radical Studies

Keywords: Noisbn Underground Newspapers Counterculture