Paul Robeson Sings for I.W.O. Day at the Civilian and National Defense Exposition
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- Title (English):
- Paul Robeson Sings for I.W.O. Day at the Civilian and National Defense Exposition
- Collection:
- International Workers’ Order (IWO) and Jewish People's Fraternal Order (JPFO)
- Set:
- Black Jewish Relations
Cold War
Conferences, Conventions, Meetings
Culture Front
Exhibit and Collection Highlights
Visual - Creator:
- International Workers Order (IWO)
- Organization:
- International Workers Order
- Date:
- 1941-10-12
- Location:
- New York, New York, United States
- ID Number:
- 5276b49f16_01
- File Name:
- 5276b49f16_01.pdf
- Address (creator):
- Grand Central Palace, 125 East 46th Street, New York, New York
- Work Type:
- fliers (printed matter)
historical figures
organization files
concert programs
songs (oral or performed works)
world wars
people by ideology, philosophy, or political activity
civil rights
black-and-white photographs
racial discrimination - Subject:
- World War II- War Effort
Soviet Union
Black Jewish Relations- Civil Rights
National Sections
Communism
Intelligentsia
Youth
Culture Front- Music, Dance, Performances
World War II Homefront - Description:
- Synopis: Flier of "Paul Robeson Sings for I.W.O. Day" from Sunday, October 12, 1941. The I.W.O. sponsored concert took place at the Civilian and National Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace. The program which was broadcast by radio was clearly sympathetic to the Soviet war effort and featured the American People's Chorus, the Radischev Russian Folk Dances and the Al Moss Singers in addition to Paul Robeson.
- Notes:
- Russia was attacked by Hitler on June 22, 1941 but the U.S. was not yet fighting in World War II.
The Jewish People’s Fraternal Order was the largest ‘national’ section of the International Workers Order (IWO) which focused on cultural awareness and celebration, mutual support especially in health insurance coverage, and anti-fascist activities. The IWO also gave particular emphasis to supporting the rights and interests of African Americans. Documents include language and representations which comprise the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that Cornell University or its staff endorse or approve of negative representations or stereotypes presented. - Cite As:
- International Workers Order (IWO) Records #5276. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Martin P. Catherwood Library, Cornell University
- Archival Collection:
- International Workers Order (IWO) Records, 1915-2002 (KCL05276)
- Box:
- 49
- Folder:
- 16
- Rights:
- The copyright status and copyright owners of most of the images in the International Workers Order (IWO) Records Collection (Kheel Center #5276) are unknown. This material was digitized from physical holdings by Cornell University Library in 2016, with funding from an Arts and Sciences Grant to Jonathan Boyarin. Documents include language and representations which comprise the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that Cornell University or its staff endorse or approve of negative representations or stereotypes presented. Cornell is providing access to the materials as a digital aggregate under an assertion of fair use for non-commercial educational use. The written permission of any copyright and other rights holders is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use that extends beyond what is authorized by fair use and other statutory exemptions. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permissions ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item. Cornell would like to learn more about items in the collection and to hear from individuals or institutions that have any additional information as to rights holders. Please contact the Kheel Center at kheel_center@cornell.edu