Branstetter, Otto; Writing; Socialists; Labor leaders; West Virginia Mine Wars, W. Va., 1897-1921; West Virginia; United Mine Workers of America; Thank-you notes;
Letter to Theodore Debs, 10/10/????. Asks that Theodore Debs write Otto Branstetter and tell him that he appreciated the appeal "To the Men and Women of America" which he sent. Says that the appeal "will awaken the slumberers and stir them to...
Christmas; Prisoners; United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia;
Note to Theodore Debs, n.d. Writes that he stood in the hospital staring at the empty Christmas boxes thinking of the "women, nearly all poor, packing these boxes with busy fingers and anxious, loving hearts."
Children; Political prisoners; United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia;
Note to Theodore Debs, n.d. Tells Theodore Debs that he appreciated the letter he received from Jean Norman, "a little namesake" that "God himself would be proud of."
Thank-you notes; Socialism and religion; Socialists;
Note to Theodore Debs, n.d. Asks that Theodore Debs write Edwin Wheelock and send him "love and good wishes." Says that Wheelock is a Wall Street broker who is also a socialist and a Christian.
Prisoners; Hospitals; United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia;
Note to Theodore Debs, n.d. Says that anyone who comes to the prison hospital invariably asks for him. Writes that he hears heart-rending stories in a "continuous stream" there. Mentions that the worst part of it all is the fact that there is so...
Mexico; Diaz, Porfirio, 1830-1915; Political prisoners; United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia; Appeal to Reason;
Note to Theodore Debs, n.d. Tells Theodore Debs that he received a letter from a "fine Mexican comrade." Says that he met the man when he was working on a story for the APPEAL TO REASON on the overthrow of Porfirio Diaz.
Letter from Theodore Debs, 11/28/1940. Writes that he remembers Lermond from the days when they were both active in the Socialist Party. Says that Lermond was always a "hard worker" and is glad that he has the "strength, and health and ambition...
Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Letter to Eugene V. Debs, 12/22/1919. Writes that they send greetings to Eugene V. Debs in prison. Says that over the past year the government has been powerful enough to put and keep Eugene V. Debs in prison. Tells Eugene V. Debs that if he had...
Letter to Theodore Debs, 12/22/1919. Writes that they are sending Theodore Debs their Christmas greetings. Mentions that their love is always with Theodore Debs.
Letter to Eugene V. Debs, 12/20/1920. Assures Eugene V. Debs that the love he receives from all over the country is equal to a great "Niagara." Writes that they have heard that some of President Woodrow Wilson's aids are pleading for the release...
Letter to Theodore Debs, 12/27/1940. Writes that they appreciate the Christmas greeting that Theodore Debs sent. Says that what is happening in the world has caused them to "recoil in horror." Tells Theodore Debs that they will not realize their...
Telegram to Eugene V. Debs, Writes that Meyer London was killed in an automobile accident. Asks that Eugene V. Debs wire a few lines in response to his death.
Letter to Eugene V. Debs, 07/13/1925. Tells Eugene V. Debs that the International Committee on Political Prisoners will be publishing a book about political prisoners in the Soviet Union. Mentions that the letters that will included in the book...
Letter to Theodore Debs on Knox Academy of Arts and Sciences letterhead, 11/10/1940. Writes that following the 35th annual dinner of the League for Industrial Democracy that a call was made for the creation of a new national political party. ...
Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926 -- Death and burial
Letter to Theodore Debs on University of Wisconsin-Madison letterhead, 10/21/1926. Sends condolences on Eugene V. Debs' death. Mentions that he will always cherish the afternoon that he and his wife spent with Eugene V. Debs.
Letter to Theodore Debs, 12/29/1942. Writes that they are sorry to learn that Theodore Debs is ill. Asks that the new year bring Theodore Debs additional strength.
Letter to Theodore Debs, Gertrude Debs, and Marguerite Debs Cooper, 3/11/1943. Writes that they are sorry to learn that Theodore Debs has been ill. Says that Theodore Debs is anything but a "piker." Mentions that they saw the copy of CHICAGO SUN...
Letter to Gertrude Debs and Marguerite Debs Cooper, 1/7/1946. Writes that Theodore Debs inspired them. Says that he has now joined his brother Eugene V. Debs. Expresses the hope that Gertrude Debs and Marguerite Debs Cooper's memories of the...
