Work, John M. (John McClelland), 1869-1961.Papers [microform], 1958 and undated.Milwaukee Micro Collection 251 microfilm reel (35 mm) |
ABSTRACT: Typescript autobiographies and other writings of a Milwaukee Socialist
and editor of the Milwaukee Leader, describing his career from about 1869 to
1942.
This microfilm edition of his papers consists of four manuscripts: "Midland
Memories" (358 pages), "Glances at My Life," "Face the Future"
(181 pages) and "The Hope of the World" (77 pages). "Face the
Future" was copyrighted in 1958.
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection. (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39)
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Work was educated at Washington Academy in
Washington, Iowa, Monmouth (Illinois) College, and Columbian University (now George
Washington University), from which he earned a law degree in 1892. He practiced law in Des
Moines, Iowa until 1900, when he joined the Socialist party and became a full-time
lecturer and party organizer. Until 1910 Work lectured throughout the United States; from
1911-1923 he was secretary of the Socialist Party.
Work headed the editorial page staff of the Milwaukee Leader, under editor Victor Berger,
for 25 years, until the paper suspended publication in 1942. In addition, he wrote six
books and several Socialist pamphlets and ran for public office many times during the
early 1900s. He died in 1961.
COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:
Work, John M. (John McClelland), 1869-1961. Papers [microform], 1958 and undated. Milwaukee Micro Collection 25. Wisconsin Historical Society. Milwaukee Area Research Center. Golda Meir Library. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
ACQUISITION: Presented by John M. Work, Mrs. Earl A. Weeks, and Marvin Holz in 1958 and 1966 (accession number M67-1).
PROCESSING: Reprocessed for microfilming by Menzi Behrnd-Klodt in March 1981.
| MILWAUKEE MICRO COLLECTION 25 | REEL | FRAME |
| "Midland Memories" | 1 | 1-388 |
| "Glances at My Life" | 1 | 389-958 |
| "Face the Future" | 1 | 959-1147 |
| "The Hope of the World" | 1 | 1148-1229 |
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