Paul Field Sifton and Claire Sifton papers, 1912-1980 (bulk 1925-1971) | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Correspondence, diaries, writings, subject files, family papers, printed matter, and other papers relating chiefly to the Siftons' literary, labor, and governmental careers. Focuses on twentieth-century American social theater, the emergence of labor organizations as a political force, and legislative lobbying for farmers, labor, civil rights, full employment, and other social causes. Documents Paul Sifton's work with the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. War Manpower Commission as well as his lobbying for the International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (CIO); National Council for a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee; National Farmers' Union; and the Union for Democratic Action. Also includes material pertaining to his interest in alternative energy systems, non-fossil fuels, pollution abatement, and the use of fish protein in underdeveloped areas of the world