Campaign Materials for Democratic Socialists of America Endorsed Candidates
Scope and Contents
Campiagn materials for several candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in New York City, circa 2018-2020. Materials consist primarily of publicly distributed campaign literature (fliers, postcards, and posters) and "swag" (buttons, tote bags, stickers). However, the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez series also includes research and organizing materials created by electoral organizers in the DSA Queens branch.
Dates
- 2018 - 2020
Language
Majority of materials in English with Spanish translations; however, 11x17 inch posters for Zohran Mamdani also include versions in many different languages.
Access
Materials are open for research. Please contact the department for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Copyright
Reproductions may be provided to users to support research and scholarship. However, collection use is subject to all copyright laws. Queens College assumes no responsibility for the infringement of copyrights held by the original authors, creators, or producers of materials. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Historical Note
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is the largest socialist organization in the United States with about 80,000 members as of 2024. The New York City DSA has branches, members, and activities in the five boroughs. As part of its strategy to elect Democratic Socalists to office, DSA members have endorsed and campaigned on behalf numerous candidates for office at the city, state, and national level.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (2 oversized flat boxes and 1 half sized document case. )
Source of Acquisition
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Julia Salazar materials donated by Aaron Taube in November, 2018. Materials for other campaigns collected by Special Collections and Archives staff member Annie Tummino in 2022.
Appraisal
Lists of voters for door knocking within the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez series (which accompanied the door knocking scripts and game plan) were not retained due to privacy concerns.
- Title
- Campaign Materials for Democratic Socialists of America Endorsed Candidates
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Daniel Brenner processed materials donated by Aaron Taube in 2018; Annie Tummino processed accretions in 2024.
- Date
- 2018; 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
