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Rhythm, Riots & Revolution

9 February, 2007 (13:25) | J. Edgar Hoover Collection on International Communism, books | By: Ralph Scott

Source: Rhythm, Riots and Revolution, Hoover ML/3795/N635 Staff Person: Ralph Scott Description: ” . . . the author of this book {and the best seller . . . “Communism, Hypnotism & the Beetles”} I have called “America’s most needed book of 1966.” When I first recognized his leadership ability, he was pastor of a Bible [...]

Peking Opera on Contemporary Revolutionary Theme

25 November, 2006 (13:16) | J. Edgar Hoover Collection on International Communism, books | By: Ralph Scott

Source: Shachiapang, Hoover ML50.Z99 S404 1967ML/50/Z99/S404/1967 Staff Person: Ralph Scott Description: “Having seen your performance, I wish to express my thanks to you for the excellent work you have done. Please convey my thanks to the comrades of the cast! History is made by the people, yet the old opera (and all the old literature [...]

Rebel Song Book

15 September, 2006 (13:10) | J. Edgar Hoover Collection on International Communism, books | By: Ralph Scott

Source: Rebel Song Book, Hoover M/1997/R43/1935 Staff Person: Ralph Scott Description: The Rebel Song Book was complied by Samuel H. Friedman who became the Vice Presidential Candidate for the Socialist Party in 1952 and 1956. These song books were used by political and social movements to rally the spirits of their members. First made famous [...]

Omai

14 July, 2006 (13:00) | Rare Book Collection, books | By: Ralph Scott

Source: A Voyage Towards the South Pole, Joyner Rare G420/C66/1777 Staff Person: Ralph Scott Description: The image above is of Omai (ca.1751-ca 1779) Omai (ca.1751-ca. 1779) was the first Polynesian brought back to England by Captain James Cook (1726-1779) following his 1772-1775 around the world voyage. It was thought by English followers of the Enlightenment [...]