[Marxism] Plans for a North American Socialist History Group

[Mark Lause]

----- Original Message -----
From: Francis King
To: William A Pelz
Cc: Nina Fishman
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Proposal for a North American SHS group


Dear Friend,

I am writing to ask if you would be interested in a new undertaking.
While there are a number of worthwhile intellectual groupings in North
American, there is nothing that quite compares with the Socialist
History Society.  So, the idea has arisen that a North American branch
be organized with the aim of recruiting new members while holding
activities on this side of the Atlantic.   A Socialist History Society
– North America could organize meetings to coincide with established
organizations like the American Historical Association or the Left
Forum as well as initiating gatherings on our own.  The statement of
purpose of SHS-NA would incorporate that of the parent organization:

The Socialist History Society was founded in 1992 . . . It is engaged
in, and seeks to encourage, historical studies from a Marxist and
broadly-defined left perspective. It is concerned with every aspect of
human history from early social formations to the present day. It is
particularly interested in the struggles of labor, women, progressive
and peace movements throughout the world, as well as the movements and
achievements of colonial peoples, black people, and other oppressed
communities in seeking justice, human dignity and liberation.

If you think this is a worthwhile endeavor, please contact me.  On the
other hand, if your think this would be only a distraction from your
work, tell SHS treasurer Francis King
(francis at socialisthistorysociety.co.uk) and we will refrain from
further contact.   In either case,

All the best,


Dr. William A. Pelz
Institute of Working Class History
2335 W. Altgeld Street
Chicago, Illinois 60647-2001 U.S.A.
(1) 773-960-5648; e-mail: iwch at juno.com