Sinclair, Upton 1918-03-05
| Description: |
Letter from Eugene V. Debs, 03/05/1918. Says that he has looked over the first issue of UPTON SINCLAIRS. Informs Sinclair that because the introductory message to his magazine makes such a strong appeal to thinking people that he hopes that Sinclairs periodical is successful. Remarks that UPTON SINCLAIRS is admirably put together and has a great deal of character. Assures Sinclair that the periodical sounds a clear note in support of social justice. Writes that he appreciated the copy of KING COAL that Sinclair sent. Mentions that he read it with great satisfaction. Says that he thinks that KING COAL is a greater book than THE JUNGLE. Tells Sinclair that he appreciated his graphic description of the horrors of slavery as it exists in the mining industry as someone who has spent time as a special organizer for the United Mine Workers and the Western Federation of Miners. Remarks that a copy of KING COAL should be placed in every public library. Mentions that he has read Frank Harris review of Sinclairs work in PEARSONS MAGAZINE. |
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| Origin: | 1918-03-05 |
| Source: |
http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/12324 |
| Collection: |
Eugene V. Debs Correspondence |
| Subjects: |
Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968 Books Publications Famous Hoosiers Labor |
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