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Waskow, Arthur I.

Type / Call #Personal / P-152Contains material and correspondence on a variey of topics relating to Waskow's personal and professional life, including his involvement with various Jewish groups (Jews for Urban Justice, Kibbutz Micah, Fabrangen, Tzebek Tzebek, Breira), his work for the Institute of Policy Studies (1963-1977) and the Public Resource Center (1977-), both located in Washington, D.C., his involvement with various anti-Vietnam War activities, and his position in regard to the Middle East. Includes also material and correspondence on his involment with other Jewish groups, his contoversy with Commentary (1971), his book, "The Bush is Burning," his speaking engagemnts, and his other published and unpublished articles of a Jewish nature. Also includes material and correspondence pertaining to his involvement in general American peace, civil liberties, and human rights movements.
Years1963-1977
Size15 boxes

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