Collection: M. B. Schnapper Papers

Scope and Content

The papers of Mr. Schnapper consist primarily of addresses, articles, and press releases of Philip Murray President of the CIO and deal with economics, social, and political issues such as the guaranteed wage, post-war employment labor legislation the United Nations, health legislation, human rights

Contents: 1. Addresses, articles, 1943-1946 2. Clippings, Jan 1945 - Apr 1946 3. Correspondence, Jan 1945 - Dec 1946

Dates

1943 - 1946

Creator

Schnapper, M. B. (Morris Bartel), 1912-1999 (Person)

Language of Materials

Material entirely in English.

Access

Collection is open for research.

Use

Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library Rules for Use of Archival Materials.

History

Mr. Schnapper was the author of several books on economics and politics and served for a number of years as editor of the Public Affairs Press, Washington D.C.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 MB)

Additional Description

Abstract

Morris Bartel Schnapper served as an editor of the Washington, D.C. Public Affairs Press and wrote several books on economic and politics. Mr. Schnapper’s papers primarily document the affairs of Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) President, Philip Murray. Post-war employment, labor and health legislation, human rights, and the United Nations are among subjects included in the collection.

Arrangement

Materials arranged in 1 box, arranged chronologically by material type.

Acquisition

The papers of Morris Bartel Schnapper placed by him in the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs in September of 1971 and were opened for research in August of 1981.