Selections from the Howard A. Kester Papers, 1934-1938

Approximately 2,000 items from the Howard A. Kester Papers relating to Kester's work with the STFU, selected and arranged by H.L. Mitchell. Major topics include the Ward H. Rodgers case, the trail of H.L. Mitchell by an STFU investigating committee in early 1935, the union's relations with the Socialist and Communist Parties, the writing of Revolt of the Sharecroppers, the beating of Howard Kester at Earle, Arkansas in January, 1936, National Sharecroppers Week, the union's relationship with Commonwealth College, and the trial of Rev. Claude Williams. Notable correspondents include William R. Amberson, Roger Baldwin, J.R. Butler, Francis A. Henson, Gardner Jackson, H.L. Mitchell, Ward H. Rodgers, Julian D. Steele, and Norman Thomas.