Americans -- Spain -- History -- 20th century

Scope and Content The Spanish Civil War Collection consists of materials relating to the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939, particularly to the participation of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and other international brigades. The material was gathered by David Gordon, who resided in New York City at the time of his death. Gordon was a member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade (originally the Abraham Lincoln Batallion), which was composed of American volunteers fighting for Republican Spain against the fascist forces of...