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The Holland Roberts California Labor School Collection is arranged in four series: Series 1: Memoirs; Series 2: Holland Roberts; Series 3: California Labor School; and Series 4: Jefferson School of Social Science.
Holland Roberts tells of prominent and interesting teachers, students and supporters the California Labor School attracted. There are pieces on Anton Refrigier (muralist), Bill Freeman (student) and William Crocker (banker).
The bulk of the Holland Roberts California Labor School collection consists of the first draft of Roberts' memoirs, written circa 1971, centering on his time at the California Labor School.
The California Labor School was a cultural hub for the Bay Area's progressive and labor communities during the 1940s and 1950s. The school originated in San Francisco and expanded its campuses to Oakland, Berkeley, and Los Angeles. Contact Information.
The records of the California Labor School(CLS) are comprised of materials documenting the educational programs, activities, and events of the school. The records are organized into four series: Academic Files, Office Files, School Promotion, and School Publications.
From the Collection: The bulk of the collection is a first draft of Holland Roberts' memoirs centering on his time at the California Labor School. Most material is handwritten or typed with handwritten revisions. There are 28 folders representing material for approximately 23 chapters.
Researchers should also see the Holland Roberts Collection (Acc. #: 1987/088) which includes subject files on the School and a draft manuscript of Holland Roberts' memoirs.
