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Communism and Popular Culture in the 20th Century - Volumes
Volumes
18 volumes in Communism and Popular Culture in the 20th Century | Page 2 of 5
Miscellaneous correspondence, cultural works and political files and memoirs, 1925-1977
These records include correspondence regarding both potential and actual publications by Montagu, Dobb, Ehrenburg and other communist authors. Material relating to the debate between Montagu and R. Palme Dutt on whether Britain should go to war with Germany, the Israel-Palestine question, the pre-war indictment of the German Communist Party leader by the Nazi government and the post-war congress for peace paint a vivid picture of the debates surrounding the Second World War. Additionally, this volume features papers relating to Montagu's potential candidacy for the Hammersmith Constituency in 1951. Translations of 100 Chinese "peace poems" are located alongside a book on the subject of teaching singing. Read more →
Varied correspondence with communist colleagues, politicians, and playwrights, 1924-1983
These records include correspondence regarding both potential and actual publications by Montagu, Dobb, Ehrenburg and other authors of Communist Works. More political items are also included here: the debate between Montagu and Dutt on whether Britain should go to war with Germany, the Israel-Palestine question, the pre-war indictment of the German Communist Party Leader by the Nazi Government and the post war congress for peace, add to the overall picture of debates surrounding World War Two. Papers relating to Montagu's potential candidacy for the Hammersmith Constituency in 1951 and translations of 100 Chinese Peace Poems, are located alongside a book on the subject of teaching singing in one of the more eclectic mixes within this collection. Read more →
Varied correspondence ordered by surnames A-S, 1919-1982
A substantial quantity of this correspondence took place during the Second World War. For this reason, it includes references to rationing, the invasion of the Soviet Union, and the CPGB's war policy. Montagu's writings also come to the fore in an uncorrected script and in reviews of his work, including by part leader Harry Pollitt. Montagu corresponded with George Bernard Shaw on the subject of film censorship and with scholars on the subject of George Bernard Shaw. Montagu enjoyed a more jovial relationship with H. G. Wells as they agreed "a holiday from agreeing to disagree as we do should provide light exercise and entertainment." Read more →
Varied correspondence ordered by surnames T-Z, with further miscellaneous correspondence, 1919-1981
These items feature miscellaneous correspondence, letters discussing international relations, and items relating to left-wing movements. Featured correspondents include: A.J.P. Taylor (1948); Ernie Trory (1977-79); Raphael Tuck MP (1977); Alex Tudor-Hart (1965); Sylvia Townsend Warner (1941); Bill Wainwright (1944-51); Israel Weinberg (1977); Alexander Werth (1951-68); Monica Whately, (1945); Len Wincott c.(1958-59); and Edgar P. Young, (n.d.) The content on international relations focusses on Anglo-Soviet relations, although the Soviet invasion of Hungary is also discussed. Finally, the volume features assorted letters and leaflets from the National Minority Movement and The Fabian Society. Read more →
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