Source: Howard Zinn Papers, Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University
In an undated letter (probably in 1966), Zinn said that he would not allow the grades he gave to play a role in helping the United States wage immoral wars. He announced that for students with a moral opposition to the war…
By Howard Zinn • Newsday • January 22, 1989
“The use of scare words is profoundly undemocratic. It stifles debate; it creates an atmosphere in which people are afraid to speak their minds, honestly, afraid to examine all ideas.”
Source: Howard Zinn Papers, housed at New York University’s Tamiment Library
In 1974, anti-nukes activist Sam Lovejoy wrote to Howard Zinn, asking Zinn to testify at his upcoming September 17 trial as an expert on civil disobedience. Earlier that year in February, Lovejoy toppled a weather tower that was the first stage of a proposed nuclear power plant.
Source: Howard Zinn Papers, housed at New York University’s Tamiment Library
We share this letter from the Howard Zinn Papers, housed at New York University’s Tamiment Library. Pete Seeger wrote to Zinn in 2006, asking for a book recommendation on Rutherford B. Hayes.
In September 2015, Timothy V. Johnson began his new role as head of the Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives at New York University where the Howard Zinn Papers are archived. Tamiment Library describes its collections as follows, The Tamiment’s archival collections, manuscripts, oral histories, photographs, films, videotapes, books, serials, and pamphlets document the history …
On April 24, 2014, a daylong symposium was held at New York University (NYU) to celebrate the donation of Zinn’s personal papers to NYU’s Tamiment Library by his children, Myla Kabat-Zinn and Jeff Zinn. Included in the donation are Zinn’s personal correspondences, school and military records, FBI files, datebooks, biographical articles, and interviews.
Panels held throughout the day highlighted different aspects of Zinn’s life and work, and included the following participants…
From the Archives: Tamiment Library
My Grades Will Not Be Instruments of War
Updated on September 15, 2020 by Howard Zinn Website
Source: Howard Zinn Papers, Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University
In an undated letter (probably in 1966), Zinn said that he would not allow the grades he gave to play a role in helping the United States wage immoral wars. He announced that for students with a moral opposition to the war…
Category: Articles & Interviews, Articles by Howard Zinn, From the Archives Tags: Boston University, Education, From the Archives: Tamiment Library, Vietnam War
Scare Words Leave Scars on Everyone
Updated on August 8, 2020 by Howard Zinn Website
By Howard Zinn • Newsday • January 22, 1989
“The use of scare words is profoundly undemocratic. It stifles debate; it creates an atmosphere in which people are afraid to speak their minds, honestly, afraid to examine all ideas.”
Category: Articles & Interviews, Articles by Howard Zinn, Featured News Tags: From the Archives: Tamiment Library, Newsday
Sam Lovejoy, Anti-Nukes Activist, Requests Howard Zinn to Testify | 1974
Updated on September 14, 2020 by Howard Zinn Website
Source: Howard Zinn Papers, housed at New York University’s Tamiment Library
In 1974, anti-nukes activist Sam Lovejoy wrote to Howard Zinn, asking Zinn to testify at his upcoming September 17 trial as an expert on civil disobedience. Earlier that year in February, Lovejoy toppled a weather tower that was the first stage of a proposed nuclear power plant.
Category: From the Archives, Letters and Correspondence Tags: Activism, Activist, Civil Disobedience, From the Archives: Tamiment Library
Letter from Pete Seeger | Feb. 6, 2006
Updated on September 14, 2020 by Howard Zinn Website
Source: Howard Zinn Papers, housed at New York University’s Tamiment Library
We share this letter from the Howard Zinn Papers, housed at New York University’s Tamiment Library. Pete Seeger wrote to Zinn in 2006, asking for a book recommendation on Rutherford B. Hayes.
Category: From the Archives, Photos Tags: From the Archives: Tamiment Library
Tamiment Library Appoints New Director Timothy V. Johnson
Updated on August 8, 2020 by Howard Zinn Website
In September 2015, Timothy V. Johnson began his new role as head of the Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives at New York University where the Howard Zinn Papers are archived. Tamiment Library describes its collections as follows, The Tamiment’s archival collections, manuscripts, oral histories, photographs, films, videotapes, books, serials, and pamphlets document the history …
Category: Articles & Interviews, Articles about Howard Zinn Tags: From the Archives: Tamiment Library
Zinn Papers Dedicated at NYU Symposium
Updated on August 9, 2016 by Howard Zinn Website
On April 24, 2014, a daylong symposium was held at New York University (NYU) to celebrate the donation of Zinn’s personal papers to NYU’s Tamiment Library by his children, Myla Kabat-Zinn and Jeff Zinn. Included in the donation are Zinn’s personal correspondences, school and military records, FBI files, datebooks, biographical articles, and interviews.
Panels held throughout the day highlighted different aspects of Zinn’s life and work, and included the following participants…
Category: News Tags: Education, From the Archives: Tamiment Library, Zinn Education Project