Palgrave Studies in Oral History: An Oral History of the Life and Times of Julia Ruuttila

Polishuk, S.

Sticking to the Union relates the vibrant life of Julia Ruuttila (1907-1991), a political radical and labor journalist in the Pacific Northwest. Ruuttila's life of activism provides a much-needed woman's voice in the history of labor and social activism in the twentieth century. Ruuttila worked for civil liberties, civil rights, and peace organizations throughout her life, supporting striking workers, taking part in lunch-counter protests against businesses that discriminated against African Americans, and demonstrating against the Vietnam War. Polishuk provides insightful historical context for Ruuttila's own lively words. A unique and important perspective on American struggles of the twentieth century emerges in this engaging story of an irrepressible, hard-nosed woman.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2003-12-06

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781403962409

DOI: 10.1057/9781403973559

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 273