Guide to the Paul LeBlanc Papers, 1967-1998 AIS.1974.17
Arrangement
Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Paul J. LeBlanc Papers
Creator
LeBlanc, Paul J.
Collection Number
AIS.1974.17
Extent
43.75 Linear Feet(35 Boxes)
Date
1967-1998
Abstract
The Paul J. LeBlanc Papers consists of mainly left-leaning, typically socialist, material collected by LeBlanc in his professional and personal life. The collection includes magazines, newspapers and articles. There is also information about various socialist groups, especially the Fourth International Tendency, of which LeBlanc is a member. Additionally, the collection contains both professional and personal correspondence, research materials used by LeBlanc and articles he has written.
Language
English
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Author
Kaitlyn Murphy.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System Archives & Special Collections Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Business Number: 412-648-3232 (Thomas) | 412-648-8190 (Hillman) Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
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Arrangement
This collection is arranged into the following five series:
Series I. Publications
Series II. Fourth Internationalist Tendency
Series III. Organizations
Series IV. Research
Series V. Personal
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the intellectual copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Processing Information
Portions of this collection were processed by Archives Service Center in September 1974 and Erin Venter in March 2001. The collection was reprocessed in its entirety by Kaitlyn Murphy and Zachary Brodt in June 2010.
Previous Citation
Paul J. LeBlanc Papers, 1968-1998, AIS.1974.17, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
Paul J. LeBlanc Papers, 1968-1998, AIS.1974.17, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Biography
Paul LeBlanc is an academic and activist interested in socialism, various aspects of Marxism and workers rights. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1971 with a degree in History and a minor in Sociology. Before continuing with his academic career, LeBlanc worked a variety of jobs, such as assembly-line worker and pipefitter. During this time he was an active member of several labor unions. In 1980 he received his Masters degree in History and in 1989 he received his Ph.D., both from the University of Pittsburgh. His studies as an undergraduate and graduate student focused on the history of labor and social movements. LeBlanc then went on to work at the University of Pittsburgh as a teaching fellow and academic advisor. He also taught courses at Carlow College and Slippery Rock University. He became a professor at LaRoche College in 2000 and remains there today.
During his academic career, his articles appeared in various publications throughout the United States and abroad. He also became involved in several organizations, most notably the Fourth Internationalist Tendency (F.I.T.), which works to promote socialism, human and workers rights and peace. F.I.T., along with the Socialist Workers Party, Socialist Action and Solidarity, worked together and exchanged information and ideas. Eventually, these organizations merged to become part of Solidarity, an umbrella organization, but still remained independent. LeBlanc was very involved in the F.I.T.'s various publications, especially The Bulletin in Defense of Marxism.
Scope Notes
The Paul LeBlanc Papers contain a variety of left-leaning, typically socialist, publications such as newspapers, magazines and newsletters. The publications are mostly domestic but foreign publications are also included. The Nation, The Guardian, Against the Current, International Socialist Review, Socialist Action and Socialist Challenge are among the most popular publications in the collection.
The collection also contains Information and Discussion Bulletins published by the F.I.T., Socialist Action, Socialists Workers Party and Solidarity. Additionally, there are many flyers, bulletins and pamphlets from other organizations – many pertaining to anti-intervention and anti-war causes. The collection also contains documents and correspondence pertaining to the F.I.T. Included are meeting minutes, proposals, resolutions and correspondence between fellow members and members of other organizations. This material shows the evolution of the F.I.T. and its relationships with Solidarity, Socialist Action and Socialist Workers Party. There is also a concentration of material that focuses on the F.I.T. publication Bulletin in Defense of Marxism.
LeBlanc's professional and academic material is also part of this collection. His research material is included, as well as a number of his articles. The collection contains drafts and the final versions of his writings. There are also many other articles and manuscripts, presumably written by colleagues and friends, that LeBlanc acquired and reviewed. LeBlanc also collected a variety of other articles and newspaper articles on topics such as politics, political theory, labor movements and free trade.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Paul LeBlanc in 1974, 1995 and 2000.
Subjects
Corporate Names
Fourth Internationalist Tendency (Group)
Personal Names
LeBlanc, Paul J.
Other Subjects
Socialism -- United States -- Newspapers
Socialism -- Periodicals
Political activists -- Pennsylvania
Social action
Personal papers
Container List
Scope and Content Notes
The material in this series pertains to the publications, organization, and functioning of the F.I.T. Included in this series are the F.I.T. publications Bulletin in Defense of Marxism, Internal Information Bulletin and Internal Discussion Bulletin, among others. There are also many reports, memos, meeting minutes and correspondences that show how the F.I.T. was organized and functioned. In addition, there is material concerning the F.I.T. and its relationships with other similar organizations.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series contains material related to the various organizations of which LeBlanc was interested or a member. The scope of the organizations varies from political, social, environmental, and charitable activities. Included are memos, letters, and meeting minutes, as well as flyers, pamphlets and bulletins. The most notable organizations are Solidarity, Socialist Workers Party and Socialist Action – groups that the F.I.T. dealt with closely.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series is composed of both academic and personal research materials collected by LeBlanc. The bulk of the series is composed of readings and articles that usually relate to labor, political or social movements.
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Scope and Content Notes
This series contains personal material belonging to LeBlanc such as his articles, notebooks, notes and correspondence. Also found in this series are copies of articles or manuscripts that were sent to LeBlanc by his peers for his review and opinion.