Loeb, James I. (James Isaac), 1908-

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James Isaac Loeb (1908-1992) was born in Illinois. After receiving his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1938, Loeb moved to New York City with his wife, Ellen. There, Loeb's belief in the Spanish republican cause and his passionate desire to combat totalitarianism led him into political activism, beginning what turned into a career of public service. A member of the International Labor Solidarity Committee of the Socialist Party, Loeb grew to detest the factionalism that he felt was damaging the unity and effectiveness of many progressive efforts, and during this period he became a sharp critic of the Communist Party. Despite his disaffection, Loeb continued working to gain freedom for Spanish political prisoners and to provide support to refugees. Fluent in Spanish and French, he traveled to Europe to meet with Socialist and other progressive leaders. In 1941, Loeb co-founded and directed the Union for Democratic Action, and in 1947 he co-founded Americans for Democratic Action. From 1951-1952, Loeb was consultant to President Truman's special counsel. In 1952, he was executive assistant to Governor W. Averell Harriman. From 1961-1962, he was U.S. Ambassador to Peru, and Ambassador to Guinea from 1963-1965.

From the description of Papers, 1937-1939, 1951-1952, 1963 (bulk 1939). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 478063627

Loeb was a member of the Dartmouth College Class of 1929.

From the description of Papers, 1938-1990. (New Hampshire Newsp Project). WorldCat record id: 122525458

James Isaac Loeb (1908-1992) was born in Illinois. After receiving his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1938, Loeb moved to New York City with his wife, Ellen. There, Loeb's belief in the Spanish republican cause and his passionate desire to combat totalitarianism led him into political activism, beginning what turned into a career of public service.

A member of the International Labor Solidarity Committee of the Socialist Party, Loeb grew to detest the factionalism that he felt was damaging the unity and effectiveness of many progressive efforts, and during this period he became a sharp critic of the Communist Party. Despite his disaffection, Loeb continued working to gain freedom for Spanish political prisoners and to provide support to refugees. Fluent in Spanish and French, he traveled to Europe to meet with Socialist and other progressive leaders.

In 1941, Loeb co-founded and directed the Union for Democratic Action, and in 1947 he co-founded Americans for Democratic Action. From 1951-1952, Loeb was consultant to President Truman's special counsel. In 1952, he was executive assistant to Governor W. Averell Harriman. From 1961-1962, he was U.S. Ambassador to Peru, and Ambassador to Guinea from 1963-1965.

Sources:

Oral History Interviews with James I. Loeb, Truman Presidential Museum and Library The Papers of James I. Loeb, Dartmouth College Library

From the guide to the James I. Loeb Papers, Bulk, 1939, 1937-1963, (Bulk 1939), (Tamiment Library / Wagner Archives)

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referencedIn Sifton, Paul Field, 1897-1972. Paul F. Sifton and Claire G. Sifton papers, 1912-1980. Library of Congress
referencedIn Martin, Fredericka I. Papers, 1926-1990 (bulk 1968-1984). Churchill County Museum
referencedIn Amlie, Thomas R., 1897-1973. Papers, 1888-1967. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Guide to the Fredericka Martin Papers, 1926-2019 Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
creatorOf Guide to the James I. Loeb Papers, 1937-1963 Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
creatorOf Guide to the James I. Loeb Papers, 1937-1963 Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
referencedIn Bliven, Bruce, 1889-1977. Bruce Bliven papers, 1906-1985. Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
referencedIn Bendiner, Robert. Papers, 1934-1988. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Joseph L. Rauh Papers, 1913-1994, (bulk 1950-1984) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Americans for Democratic Action. Americans for Democratic Action records, 1932-1999. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
creatorOf Loeb, James I. (James Isaac), 1908-. Papers, 1938-1990. New Hampshire Newspaper Project
referencedIn Paul Field Sifton and Claire Sifton Papers, 1912-1980, (bulk 1925-1971) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Fund for the Reinhold Niebuhr Award, Inc., Records, 1965-1975 Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
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associatedWith Meiklejohn, Kenneth. person
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associatedWith National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. corporateBody
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Spain |x History |y Civil War, 1936-1939.
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