Eugene V. Debs "Childhood" pamphlet
Collection — Folder: S2838
Identifier: S2838
Scope and Contents
This collection compries a small printed pamphlet entitled "Childhood" written by Eugene V. Debs in the United States in 1905.
Dates
- 1905
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Eugene Victor Debs was born November 5, 1855 to Jean Daniel and Marguerite Marie (Bettrich) Debs in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was an American union leader as a founding member of the International Labor Union and Industrial Workers of the World. He gained national notoriety as a leader in the Pullman Strike and boycott of 1894. Debs was elected to the Indiana Senate 8th District, serving one term (1880–1884) and was also heavily involved in the Socialist Party, running unsuccessfully for president of the United States in 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, and 1920. Outspoken in his socialist views, Debs was arrest in 1918 for violating the Espionage Act of 1917 for criticizing America’s involvement in World War I. Debs served three years in a federal prison before President Harding commuted his sentence in 1921. Following his release, Debs returned to Terre Haute, where he resided until being admitted into a sanitarium near the end of his life. Debs died October 20, 1925 in Elmhurst, Illinois and is buried in Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of only one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a purchase from Beasley Books on 2024/10/28.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2024/11/28 by A.J. Chrapliwy. EAD finding aid created 2024/11/28 by A.J. Chrapliwy.
Creator
- Title
- Eugene V. Debs "Childhood" pamphlet
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
