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Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To F. H. Peter Cusick, November 2, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to F. H. Peter Cusick, dated November 2, 1941. Within, Wilson requests information about membership of the Fight for Freedom Committee in connection with an upcoming rally in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To The Editor Of The Waterbury American, October 30, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to the Editor of the Waterbury American, dated October 30, 1941. Within, Wilson condemns isolationist thought and argues for the continued need to support Britain in the war.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Editor Of The New York Times, October 14, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to the Editor of the New York Times, dated October 14, 1941. Within, Wilson discusses the dangers of isolationism and neutrality laws.

Letter From A. Liddon Graham To Chapter Heads, September 27, 1941, A. Liddon Graham

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from A. Liddon Graham addressed to the chapter heads of the Fight for Freedom Committee, dated September 27, 1941. Within, Graham calls for every chapter head to get petitions signed to attempt to repeal the Neutrality Act.

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Encephalitis Study Proposed In S.J. 104, September 18, 1941, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 18, 1941, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, marks the receipt of Beyer’s letter from September 2, 1941. Langer thanks Beyer and acknowledges Beyer’s views on S.J. 104. Langer assures Beyer that he will “leave nothing undone that I can do to get this legislation through.” Langer writes that his seating as a United States Senator is not yet settled and that he is “greatly handicapped in [his] work down here.” However, he pledges, he will “do [his] best under these circumstances.”

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Letter From Henry W. Hobson To Fight For Freedom Members, September 8, 1941, Henry W. Hobson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Henry W. Hobson addressed to members of the Fight for Freedom Committee, dated September 8, 1941. Within, Hobson calls for further financial contributions to aid the cause.

What's Happening In The Fight For Freedom, September 8, 1941, Fight For Freedom Committee

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed newsletter from the Fight for Freedom committee, dated September 8, 1941. Within, the latest war and chapter news is distilled to members.

Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding Encephalitis At Fort Berthold, September 2, 1941, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 2, 1941, from William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, to United States (US) Senator William Langer, advises that the Fort Berthold community is very interested in Senate Joint Resolution 104, which authorizes an appropriation of $3,000,000 for the study of encephalitis conducted by the Encephalitis Control Board under the United States Public Health Service. Beyer notes that there have been several cases of encephalitis at Fort Berthold and one case was treated at the local hospital. Beyer writes that he “is extremely interested in having this appropriation made.”

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Fight For Freedom Newsletter, August 25, 1941, Fight For Freedom Committee

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed newsletter entitled, "What's Happening in the Fight for Freedom", dated August 25, 1941. Within, the latest activities and concerns of the Fight For Freedom Committee are distilled.

What's Happening In The Fight For Freedom, August 12, 1941, Fight For Freedom Committee

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed newsletter from the Fight for Freedom Committee, dated August 12, 1941. Within, the latest chapter and international news are distilled for members.

Telegram From Alfred N. Phillips To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 11, 1941, Alfred N. Phillips Jr.

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed telegram from Alfred N. Phillips Jr. addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 11, 1941. Within, Phillips expresses the present concern from the National Headquarters of the Fight for Freedom committee regarding military service.

Statement Of Support, August 7, 1941, Henry W. Hobson, Ernest Angell, Clark M. Eichelberger

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed news release issuing a statement of support from the leaders of three anti-isolationist organizations, dated August 7, 1941. Within, Henry W. Hobson, Ernest Angell, and Clark M. Eichelberger write of their full support for the President and the unity of the American people in this cause.

What's Happening In The Fight For Freedom, July 26, 1941, Fight For Freedom Committee

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed newsletter from the Fight for Freedom Committee, dated July 26, 1941. Within is a schedule of chapter meetings and broadcasts as well as war news for members.

Letter From Alfred N. Phillips Jr. To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 24, 1941, Alfred N. Phillips Jr.

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Alfred N. Phillips Jr. addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 24, 1941. Within, Phillips informs Wilson that a merging of the Fight for Freedom Committee and Defend America chapter won't be possible.

Letter From Henry W. Hobson To Officers Of The Fight For Freedom Committee, July 21, 1941, Henry W. Hobson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Henry W. Hobson addressed to the "Officers of the Fight For Freedom, Inc.", dated July 21, 1941. Within, Hobson calls upon members to demand that Senators and Representatives support the President's requests during the national emergency..

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Alfred N. Phillips Jr., July 19, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Alfred N. Phillips Jr., dated July 19, 1941. Within, Wilson forwards information from Walter Batterson regarding cooperation between the Fight for Freedom Committee and the Defend America chapter.

Letter From Horace D. Taft To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 17, 1941, Horace D. Taft

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Horace D. Taft addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 17, 1941. Within, Taft informs Wilson of a statement he received that could be used to sway Catholics to the cause of aiding Britain.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Alfred N. Phillips Jr., July 16, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Alfred N. Phillips Jr., dated July 16, 1941. Within, Wilson writes on the current attempts at merging the Committee to Defend America and the Fight for Freedom Committee in Connecticut.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Montgomery Bennett, July 16, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to William M. Bennett, dated July 16, 1941. Within, Wilson informs Bennett of his attempts at finding personnel for the Fight for Freedom Committee.

Letter From Walter E. Batterson To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 16, 1941, Walter E. Batterson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Walter E. Batterson addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 16, 1941. Within, Batterson outlines his vision of how the Committee to Defend America and the Fight for Freedom Committee can work together.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, July 11, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, dated July 11, 1941. Within, Wilson praises Roosevelt's recent deployment of American forces to Iceland.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Walter E. Batterson, July 3, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Walter E. Batterson, dated July 3, 1941. Within, Wilson writes about the potential union of the Fight For Freedom committee and the committee to Defend America.

Letter From Amos R. E. Pinchot To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, June 18, 1941, Amos R. E. Pinchot

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Amos R. E. Pinchot addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated June 18, 1941. Within, Pinchot responds sharply to Wilson's prior letter and its accusations of treason on the part of the America First Committee.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Amos R. E. Pinchot, June 16, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Amos R.E. Pinchot, dated June 16, 1941. Within, Wilson expresses his distaste for Pinchot's recent work with the America First Committee.

Rights Of Labor: It Is Allowed None Under A Nazi Form Of Government, June 14, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter to the editor of the Hartford Courant entitled, "Rights of Labor: It is Allowed None Under a Nazi Form of Government", by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated June 14, 1941. Within, Wilson writes to argue against the isolationist propaganda of the "America First Committee".

"America First" Vs. America, June 14, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter to the editor of the Hartford Times entitled, "America First vs. America", by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated June 14, 1941. Within, Wilson writes on the undermining work of the America First Committee.

What Hitler's Victory Would Mean To American Labor, June 1941, Committee To Defend America By Aiding The Allies

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed propaganda flyer entitled, "What Hitler's Victory Would Mean to American Labor", produced by the Labor Division of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, dated June 1941. Within, the piece argues that Nazism will bring slavery to the United States.

A Voice From The Cracker-Barrel, May 25, 1941, Alexander Woollcott, Fight For Freedom Committee

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A flyer produced by the Fight for Freedom Committee promoting a radio broadcast speech entitled, "A Voice From the Cracker-Barrel", by Alexander Woollcott, dated May 25, 1941. Within, Woollcott criticizes individuals he believes to be working to aid Hitler.

Service To Hitler: Opposition To National Aims Viewed In That Light, May 11, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed reprint copy of a New York Times article entitled, "Service to Hiter: Opposition to National Aims Viewed in That Light", by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated May 11, 1941. Within, Wilson argues that American isolationism is inadvertently supporting Hitler and Germany.

Letter From William M. Bennett To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, May 8, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from William M. Bennett addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated May 8, 1941. Within, Bennett tells Wilson of a potential candidate to organize a Connecticut branch of the Fight For Freedom Committee.