Title: Morris H. and Mary Rubin Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1920-1994

Creators:

• Rubin, Morris H.
• Rubin, Mary

Call Number: M96-051; M96-064

Quantity: 3.0 c.f., 26 photographs, 2 negatives, and 1 drawing

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

See the catalog entry for information of possible additional materials and shelf locations.

Abstract:

Papers of Morris Rubin, 1920-1994, longtime editor at The Progressive magazine, and of his wife, Mary, who also worked at The Progressive for most of her adult life. Included in the collection is correspondence with friends and colleagues, including Philip La Follette, discussing Progressive politics and the overall mood of the country; drafts of Morris Rubin's unpublished memoirs; and records related to The Progressive magazine. There are also photographs of family and friends, and an original charcoal caricature of Morris Rubin, drawn by Bill Sanders.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m96051

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This collection was received in multiple parts from the donor(s) and is organized into 2 major parts. These materials have not been physically interfiled and researchers might need to consult more than one part to locate similar materials.

• Part 1 (M98-051): Original Collection, 1920-1994
• Part 2 (M96-064): Addition, undated

Acquisition Information

Presented by The Progressive, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin. Accession Number: M96-051, M96-064

M96-051	Part 1 (M96-051): Original Collection, 1920-1994 Physical Description: 3.0 c.f. (3 record center cartons), 26 photographs, and 2 negatives  Scope and Content Note: Papers include drafts of Morris Rubin's unpublished memoirs; meeting minutes of the Board of Directors of The Progressive as well as other business records; biographical information on the Rubins, such as clippings, articles, interviews, and a diary; and photographs of family and friends including Philip La Follette.
	Series: Biographical Information
Box   1 Folder   1	Morris and Mary Rubin (Article)
Box   1 Folder   2	Diary
Box   1 Folder   3	Interview with Susana R.K. de Dennis, M.D. (transcript)
Box   1 Folder   4	Milton Mayer - Interview by Morris Rubin, etc.
Box   1 Folder   5	Morris Rubin - Interview by Patrick Maney, August 8, 1972
Box   1 Folder   6	Cornell University Oral History Project
Box   1 Folder   7	Zionist File
	Series: Correspondence	⇧
Box   1 Folder   8	Rubins
Box   1 Folder   9	Mary Rubin (Death of Morris Rubin), 1980
Box   1 Folder   10	Morris Rubin Personal Correspondence: H-N, 1975
Box   1 Folder   11-12	Morris Rubin, A-Z, 1976-1978
Box   1 Folder   13	Clippings - Rubins
Box   1 Folder   14	Katrina McCormick Barnes
Box   1 Folder   15	Theodore Debs
Box   1 Folder   16	Susana R.K. de Dennis, M.D.
Box   1 Folder   17	Isen La Follette
Box   1 Folder   18	Phil La Follette
Box   1 Folder   19	Milton Mayer
Box   1 Folder   20	Max C. Otto
Box   1 Folder   21	Clippings
Box   1 Folder   22	Speeches, Publications, etc.
Box   1 Folder   23	Gordon Sinykin
Box   1 Folder   24-26	Clippings - Gordon Sinykin, James Doyle, Erwin Knoll
	Series: Morris Rubin's Memoirs	⇧
Box   2 Folder   1	Memoirs of Morris Rubin
Box   2 Folder   2	Notes
Box   2 Folder   3	Chapter 1 - “Beginnings”
Box   2 Folder   4	Chapter 2 - “College and Post-College Years”
Box   2 Folder   5	Chapter 3 - “The Brothers La Follette”
Box   2 Folder   6	Chapter 5 - “Taking Over The Progressive”
Box   2 Folder   7	Chapter 7 - “Where TP [The Progressive] Stood - Domestic Issues”
Box   2 Folder   8	Chapter 8 - “Travels - Europe”
Box   2 Folder   9	Chapter 10 - “McCarthy”
Box   2 Folder   10	Chapter 12 - “Conclusion”
Box   2 Folder   11	Miscellaneous
Box   2 Folder   12	Conspiracy (Materials for Book)
Box   2 Folder   13	Cookbook Manuscript
Box   2 Folder   14	History of The Progressive
Box   2 Folder   15	“The Hope of Liberalism,” by Morris Rubin, November 21, 1959
Box   2 Folder   16	Essay on Employment
	Series: Records of The Progressive	⇧
	Progressive Quotes
Box   2 Folder   1	Civil Liberties
Box   2 Folder   2	Democrats/Liberals
Box   2 Folder   3	Economic Planning
Box   2 Folder   4	Foreign Policy
Box   3 Folder   1-2	Miscellaneous
Box   3 Folder   3	Santa Barbara Memorandum
Box   3 Folder   4	Progressive Movement
Box   3 Folder   5	Progressive Records - Miscellaneous
Box   3 Folder   6	Correspondence - The Progressive
Box   3 Folder   7	Progressive Memoranda, etc.
Box   3 Folder   8	Progressive Financial Statements
Box   3 Folder   9-10	Meetings of the Board of Directors, December 14, 1979, January 18, 1980, July 22, 1986-December 21, 1989, February 1, 1990-October 19, 1994
Box   3 Folder   11	Board Notes
Box   3 Folder   12	Staff Meetings
Box   3 Folder   13	John Woodmansee Article, 1979
Box   3 Folder   14	Collective Bargaining Agreement - Progressive and Progressive Association of Workers, 1984
Box   3 Folder   15	Lease - 520 University Avenue, 1980
	Series: Miscellaneous	⇧
Box   3 Folder   16	The Badger - 1935, University of Wisconsin Yearbook (Morris Rubin on Editorial Board)
Box   3 Folder   17	Frank Sheridan Estate and Florence Margaret Sheridan Estate
PH Box   12	Series: Photographs and Negatives Scope and Content Note: Portraits and snapshots of friends, including Philip La Follette and James Doyle.	⇧
M96-064	Part 2 (M96-064): Addition, undated Physical Description: 1 drawing  Scope and Content Note: Original charcoal caricature of Morris Rubin reading National Review, drawn and signed by Bill Sanders.	⇧