This collection contains correspondence, 1912-1944; photographs, 1893-1919; a memorial button, 1927; and printed material, 1974-1975. The correspondence, six original letters and typed copies of several unpublished letters, is from Eugene Debs and his brother, Theodore, and is addressed primarily to Frank Holl and C. F. Anderson. Also included are typed copies of Eugene Debs' poems, writings, and an article about him. The photographs are of Eugene Debs, Frank Holl, the Holl Range, and a room interior. The button commemorates the First Annual Debs Memorial. The printed material includes booklets on the Eugene V. Debs Foundation and home, and a bibliography of material about Debs and his writings that are located in the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Eugene Victor Debs Foundation Booklets
Booklet titled "Eugene Victor Debs Foundation" that covers details of the life of Eugene Victor Debs.
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Debs Collection At Cunningham Memorial Library
Summary of Debs collection at the Cummingham Memorial Library's Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.
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Mediography of Information on Eugene V. Debs
Mediography of information in the Vigo County Public Library regarding Eugene Victor Debs.
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"Eugene V. Debs In The Light of History" Address
Norman Thomas
Brochure titled "Eugene V. Debs In the Light of History" stating an address made in May 6, 1964 by Norman Thomas, successor to Debs as leader of the Socialist Party.
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Brochure of Eugene V. Debs Award Dinner for Patrick Emmet Gorman
Brochure for the "Eugene V. Debs Award Dinner for Patrick Emmet Gorman". The brochure contains information regarding the program and Patrick Emmet Gorman.
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Eugene Victor Debs's Home
Brochure invitation to Eugene Victor Debs's home at "451 N. 8th Terre Haute, Ind.". The brochure contains directions to the location of the home and its history.
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The Holl Range Photograph
Eugene Victor Debs
Photograph of home. Noted on the back is "The Holl Range 1900, Dunlap Washington... Eugene V. Debs".
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Photograph of Eugene Victor Debs in 1895.
Photograph of Eugene Victor Debs. Noted on the back is " Made in January 1895..".
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Photograph of Room at Fort Snelling
Frank X. Holl
Photograph of a room in Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Noted in the back is "Row C. April 13. 1893 Fort Snelling... Frank X. Holl".
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Photograph of Eugene Victor Debs
Holl
Photograph of Eugene Victor Debs. In the back noted is " Miss Holl finished this canvas and is in the attic...".
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Photograph of Francis Love Holl
Photograph of daughter of Frank X. Holl, Francis Love Holl. She is shown feeding the flock and holding a basket. Noted on the back is " 2 1/2 years old" and "Francis Love Holl, September 11-1901 to January 1-1919"
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Photograph of Eugene Victor Debs in 1895.
Frank X. Holl
Photograph of Eugene Victor Debs in 1895. Writing on the back of photograph reads "Mr F. X. Holl and Eugene V. Debs were stopped by [official] as they passed this place of business in May or June, 1895."
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Button of First Annual Debs Memorial
Frank X. Holl
Business card of Frank X. Holl and button with portrait of Eugene Victor Debs with the words "First Annual Debs Memorial".
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Letter from Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl
Theodore Debs
Letter from Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl to reply to his question regarding a card sent by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF).
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Letters From Eugene V. Debs and Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl, Mrs. Anne Love Holl, and Frances Love Holl
Theodore Debs and Eugene Victor Debs
Letters from Eugene Victor Debs and Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl and Francis Love Holl. The first letter was written on January 24, 1915 by Eugene Victor Debs to apologize to Frank X. Holl for not being able visit him due to his busy schedule. The second letter was written on June 8, 1921 by Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl to give him a note sent by Eugene Victor Debs to Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The third letter was written on January 3, 1910 by Eugene Victor Debs to Frances Love Holl to respond to her new year's greeting. The fourth letter was written in December 29, 1916 by Eugene Victor Debs to Frances Love Holl to thank her for the photograph and holiday greeting she sent. The fifth letter was written on December 13, 1918 by Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl to wish for his daughter Frances Love Holl to have her health restored and to thank him for his financial contribution. The sixth letter was written on February 6, 1919 by Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl to pass on his condolences for the passing of his daughter Frances Love Holl. The seventh letter was written on May 6, 1926 by Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl to express his condolences for the passing of Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The eighth letter was written on May 27, 1926 by Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl to thank him for sending him the Masonic Tribute of Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The ninth letter was written on June 1, 1927 by Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl to reply to Holl's letter and recall memories of the past. The tenth letter was written on December 26, 1931 by Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl to thank him for the portrait he sent and express his appreciation of their friendship.
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Letters From Eugene V. Debs and Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl and Mrs. Anne Love Holl
Theodore Debs and Eugene Victor Debs
Letters from Eugene Victor Debs and Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl and Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The first letter was written on August 11, 1912 by Eugene Victor Debs to Mrs. Ann Love Holl to inform her that he has received her letter and update her of the efforts for the "the cause we are fighting for...".The second letter was written on December 14, 1912 by Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl to notify him that Eugene Victor Debs will to be going to Washington or the east as "there is no telling what hour he will be taken into custody...". The third letter was written on December 27, 1912 by Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl to inform him that it Eugene Victor Debs will more than likely not be able to write the article he has requested. The fourth letter was written on January 25, 1915 by Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl to advise him to write to "Comrade Sheppard" about the school. The fifth letter was written on January 2, 1916 by Eugene Victor Debs and it is addressed to "My dear Comrades and Friends", in it he wishes them blessings for the new year. The sixth letter was written on December 29, 1916 by Eugene Victor Debs to thank Frank X. Holl and Mrs. Ann Love Holl for the salmon he was gifted. The seventh letter was written on December 4, 1923 by Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl to inform him that Eugene Victor Debs "has been quite ill". The last letter was written on April 22, 1926 by Thoedore Debs to Frank X. Holl to pass on his condolences to him regarding the passing of Mrs. Ann Love Holl.
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Letters From Eugene V. Debs and Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl and Mrs. Anne Love Holl
Eugene Victor Debs and Theodore Debs
Letters from Eugene Victor Debs and Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl and Mrs. Ann Love Hall. The first letter was written on April 6, 1904 and it contains Eugene Victor Debs's wishes for Frank X. Holl and Mrs. Ann Love Holl's baby to recover soon. The second letter was addressed to Mrs. Ann Love Holl and written on May 17, 1904, it contains Eugene Victor Debs's appreciation for the children photograph he received from Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The third letter is from Theodore Debs and written on November 19, 1904 and it is addressed to Frank X. Holl and in it Debs passes on Eugene V. Debs regards to the Holl family. The fourth letter was written by Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl on April 14, 1905, it discusses Samuel Gompers's attack to Debs and he states " The more they attack, the stronger I grow in the confidence of the working class..". The fifth letter was written on December 28, 1905 by Eugene V. Debs to Frank X. Holl expressing is appreciation for the pictures he received of the Holl family. The sixth letter was written by Theodore Debs to Frank X. Debson August 26, 1906 to inform him that his package for Eugene V. Debs has been received. The seventh letter was written by Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl on May 3, 1907 and in it Debs states that he is unable to write the article Holl requested. The eighth letter, was written by Eugene V. Debs on August 13, 1907 and in it Debs shows his excitement due to the victory in Idaho. The ninth letter was written on September 30, 1907 by Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl thanking him for the books he sent him. The tenth letter was written on September 30, 1907 by Eugene Victor Debs informing Frank X. Holl of his departure for the West. The eleventh letter was written on August 21, 1908 by Theodore Debs to inform Frank X. Holl of the arrival of the books and a contract calling for $30 for which he asks for Holl's reply. The twelfth letter was written by Eugene Victor Debs on August 21, 1908 to inform Frank that he did not yet receive aby copy of Oldham's paper. The thirteenth letter was written on August 22, 1908 by Eugene Victor Debs to notify Frank X. Holl of receiving the envelope with clippings and let him know that he is unable to write the article for Oldham. The fourteenth letter was written on September 16, 1908 by Eugene Victor Debs to Mrs. Ann Love Holl to greet her and thank her for the "preserved delicacies" she mailed to him. The fifteen letter was sent on November 21, 1908 by Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl informing him of Eugene Victor Debs' response to his predictions and suggestions about Manilla and the East. The sixteenth letter was written on October 17, 1910 by Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl to notify him that he will be unable to visit his home due to the busy schedule of the program. The final letter was written on November 21, 1910 by Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl to thank him for the picture he received.
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Letters from Emma Smith DeVoe to Frank X. Holl and Eugene V. Debs to Mrs. Ann Love Hall
Emma Smith DeVoe and Eugene Victor Debs
Letters from Emma Smith DeVoe to Frank X. Holl and Eugene Victor Debs to Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The first letter was written on December 14, 1910 by Emma Smith DeVoe and it is addressed to Frank X. Holl, it states her appreciating for Eugene Victor Debs's pleas for women political participation. The second letter was written on August 7, 1912 by Eugene Victor Debs to Mrs. Ann Love Holl and in it he states that he will consider her last letter and do the best he can to help her.
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Letter from Frank X. Holl To Eugene V. Debs Regarding Presidential Nomination
Frank X. Holl
Letter from Frank X. Holl to Eugene Victor Debs discussing Debs presidential nomination for the Socialist Party of America.
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Letters from Eugene V. Debs to Mrs. Ann Love Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Letters from Eugene Victor Debs to Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The first letter was written on May 31, 1897 and states Debs's appreciation of Mrs. Ann Love Holl's friendship. The second letter was written on July 28, 1901 and it states Debs and Mrs. Debs appreciation for the photographs sent by Mrs. Ann Love Holl.
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Letters from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Letters titled " American Railway Union" from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl. The first letter was written on September 23, 1895 and in it Debs mentions his appreciation of the business relationship he has with Holl. The second letter was written on September 28, 1895 and contains statements of Debs announcing to Holl that the American Railway Union (ARU) is "sweeping through the eastern states like a prairie fire". The third letter was written on December 7, 1895 and in it Debs informs Holl that he will not be able to visit Minneapolis in January. The fourth letter was written on March 24, 1896 and it states Debs apology to Holl for not being able to see Mrs. Ann Love Holl when she was in Atlanta. The final letter was written on May 31, 1897 and announces Debs planning to prepare a syndicate letter for middle states section.
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Letters from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl and Mrs. Ann Love Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Letters titled "American Railway Union" from Eugene Victor Debs in Terre Haute to Frank X. Holl and Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The first letter discusses a promised photo of Debs to Mrs. Holl and was written on April 25, 1895 and it was sent to Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The second letter was written on may 15, 1895 and was addressed to Frank X. Holl stating that Debs has mailed a "package of photos in fulfillment of a promise of long standing with Mrs. Ann Love Holl". The final letter was written on May 16, 1895 and it was sent to Frank X. Holl by Debs to inform him of a "carefully devised secret scheme to break up the American Railway Union (ARU)".
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Letters by Eugene V. Debs from McHenry County Jail to Frank S. Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Letters from Eugene Victor Debs in McHenry County Jail to Frank X. Holl. The first letter was written in October 15, 1895 and in it Debs returns a book of Captain Gerloch and thanks Holl for sending it to him. The second letter was written in January 14, 1895 and it states Debs's thanks to Holl for the $100 he received from him. The third letter was written in January 16 1895 and in it Debs congratulates Holl on getting new members for the American Railway Union (ARU) and states "My tongue is silent but my pen is at work". The fourth letter was written in January 18, 1895 and it states instructions from Debs to Holl in regards to articles and the American Railway Union (ARU). The fifth letter was written on July 18, 1895 and it states details from Debs on his portrait from Mrs. Ann Love Holl. The last letter was written on July 9, 1895 and in it Debs expresses his content with his portrait by Mrs. Ann Love Holl.
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Letter from L. P. Benedict to Frank X. Holl
L. P. Benedict
Letter from L. P. Benedict to Frank X. Holl discussing his discontent with the political parties and informing Holl that he will support to support him.
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Letters from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Two letters from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl. The first letter was written on May 20, 1894 and in it Debs thanks Holl for a portrait by Mrs. Holl and congratulates him on deciding to join the American Railway Association (ARU). The second letter was written on August 29, 1894 and it expresses Debs content with Holl wanting to be an active member of the American Railway Union (ARU).
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Letters from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Letters from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl titled "Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF). The first letter was written on March 1, 1892 and in it Debs discusses the "two bills now pending in Congress regulating promotion of United States army officers" to Holl. The second letter was written on July 13, 1992 and it is a reply to Holl regarding his previous request to change his address. The third letter was written on October 3, 1892 and it is a reply to Holl praising him for his "diagram" of coming events. The fourth letter was written on January 23, 1893 and in it Debs thanks Holl for his endorsement of the January magazine issue. The fifth letter was written in August 22, 1894 and it Debs shows Holl sympathy regarding him being "sacrificed in the recent changes at Fort Snelling". After the fifth letter the title of the letters changes to "American Railway Union (ARU). The sixth letter was written in October 3, 1894 and it discusses Debs's plans to Holl to strengthen and better equip the American Railway Union (ARU). The seventh letter was written on October 15, 1894 and it states Debs plan to speak in Terre Haute to Holl. The eight letter was written on November 28, 1984 and it in Debs announces to Holl his plans to quit the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF). The ninth letter was written on December 8, 1894 and it Debs informs Holl of his intent to build up the American Railway Union (ARU) and his upcoming events. The final letter was written on December 31, 1894 and in it Debs announces his plans to hold a meeting for the American Railway Union (ARU) and encourages Holl to invite people to have the "largest possible audience".
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Letter for Frank X. Holl to Eugene V. Debs
Eugene Victor Debs
Letter from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl. Debs apologizes for not visiting him and tells him to greet Mrs. Holl for him. The letter is titled " American Railway Union", which was established by Eugene Victor Debs.
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Letter from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Letter from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl discussing Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF) activities.
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Correspondence from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Letters from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl as members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF). The first letter was written on May 20, 1890 and it states Debs efforts to secure transportation for Holl. The second letter was written on May 24, 1890 and it contains details of transportation passes obtained by Debs for Holl. The third letter was written on June 14, 1890 and it starts by Debs congratulating Holl on his marriage.
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Correspondence from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Letters from Eugene Victor Debs to Frank X. Holl as members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF). The first letter was written on January 17, 1890 and in it Debs discusses topics of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF). The second letter was written on May 18, 1890 and it states Debs plans to secure transportation for Frank X. Holl to visit his home.
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Correspondence Between Frank X. Holl and Eugene Victor Debs
Frank X. Holl and Eugene Victor Debs
Three Letters between Eugene Victor Debs and Frank X. Holl as members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF). The first letter was written in July 29, 1885 and starts with "In reply to your favor of ..". The second letter was written in August 11, 1888 and it is regarding credentials sent by Debs to Holl for the upcoming convention. The third letter was written in January 25, 1889 and it discusses Debs's plans for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen (BLF).
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Summary of Letters by Eugene Victor Debs
Summary of unpublished letters of Eugene Victor Debs covering 60 years.
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Letter from Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl
Theodore Debs
Letter from Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl praising him for gaining the recognition of having his portrait being hung in the Office of the State Retirement Fund in Olympia.
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Letter from McAlister Coleman to Frank X. Holl
McAlister Coleman
Letter from McAlister Coleman to Frank X. Holl. He informs Holl that there are two people interested in writing a book on the Debs and he has advised them to get in touch with him.
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Quotations by Eugene V. Debs
Eugene Victor Debs and Frank X. Holl
List of Quotations by Eugene Victor Debs and signed by F. X. Holl.
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Frank X. Holl Letter to Dr. Ruth Allen Regarding Eugene Victor Debs's Portrait
Frank X. Holl
Letter from Frank X. Holl to Dr. Ruth Allen of University of Texas at Austin. In the letter he mentions having in his possession a portrait of Eugene Victor Debs and mentions he is willing to send it to Dr. Allen and he requests it.
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Letter from Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl
Theodore Debs
Letter from Theodore Debs to "Frank". In the letter he apologizes for his delayed response due to his declining health and mentions how smaller radio stations like W. E. V. D. must fight constantly to retain their license. He discusses what Frank and him could do about correspondence they have with Eugene Victor Debs. He mentions that he has a few schools in mind to which he could give the material too including the University of Texas.
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Eugene Victor Debs Speaks at the Annual Home Coming Banquet of the Lindlahr Institute
Eugene Victor Debs
Summary of impromptu address by Eugene Victor Debs given at the Lindlahr Institute and published by Lindlahr Magazine in 1922. The event taking place was the Annual Home Coming Banquet and Eugene Victor Debs was "one of the guest with the greatest interest".
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Letter from Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl
Theodore Debs
Letter from Theodore to "Frank" in which he apologizes for not responding to his letter earlier. He states that he has not been in good health for the past 3 months. He also states that he is not in touch with "the surviving members of the old A. R. U. except two other than yourself"
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Letter from Eugene V. Debs to C. F. Anderson
Eugene Victor Debs
Letter and Envelope from Eugene Victor Debs to C. F. Anderson in Palestine, Texas. Debs thanks Anderson for the canes that he gifted to him and Theodore Debs.
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Letter from Theodore Debs to C. F. Anderson
Theodore Debs
Letter from Theodore Debs to C. F. Anderson informing him that he has received the canes for Eugene V. Debs and him.
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Letter from Eugene V. Debs to Frank X. Holl
Eugene Victor Debs
Letter by Eugene H. Debs to his "Old Friend", F. X. Holl. He states that their party is "in better shape than ever before". He also mentions sending a book on "Unionism and Socialism" and his plans on distributing it to every workingman in the country.
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Letter From Theodore Debs to Frank X. Holl
Theodore Debs
Letter from Theodore Debs to his comrade F. X. Holl where he informs him that he has received his letter. Debs gives his opinion on the matter regarding his comrade "Saddler's" marriage and also responds to Holl's invitation to visit his home.
