Labor Heroines: Ten Women Who Led the Struggle (1976) by Joyce Maupin
From the Home of Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn
$50.01
Title: "Labor Heroines: Ten Women Who Led the Struggle" (1976) by Joyce Maupin – From the Home of Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn
Description: This is Labor Heroines: Ten Women Who Led the Struggle by Joyce Maupin, published in 1976. This work captures the remarkable stories of ten women who championed workers' rights in the United States, contributing to labor movements through their courage, leadership, and resilience. It serves as both an inspirational text and a historical record of women’s impact on the labor movement.
Provenance: This edition includes the embossed stamp that reads:
“From the home of Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn,” featuring the Weather Underground’s emblem and the words “All Power to the People.” Its connection to these prominent political figures adds unique provenance, enhancing its appeal to collectors of revolutionary history and labor literature.
About the Book: The book explores the stories of these pioneering women and their commitment to justice and equality for the working class. Each heroine’s narrative is depicted with insight, highlighting how they shaped the course of labor history in America.
Condition: The book is in good condition, showing minimal signs of wear. The pages are intact, with clean and unmarked text. The original orange cover is preserved, contributing to its vintage authenticity.
Provenance & Significance: This edition’s provenance ties it to Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, adding historical significance for collectors of countercultural artifacts and labor history. As symbols of 20th-century activism, Ayers and Dohrn’s association with this book deepens its historical context.
Why We’re Selling: Proceeds from this sale will support the publication of Bomb Ass Recipes from the Kitchen of Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn, a new book by artist Shane Bugbee. This project aims to document family recipes, stories, and reflections, adding another layer to their cultural legacy.
Estimated Value: Given its provenance and condition, this book is estimated at $100-$200, appealing to collectors of labor history, political theory, and countercultural literature.
Shipping & Handling: This item will be carefully packaged and shipped with insurance and tracking to ensure its safe arrival.
A great addition for anyone interested in labor movements, women’s history, or political collectibles.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each item in this exclusive collection of Books, Zines, Political Pamphlets, and Unique Artifacts has been personally curated from the home of American revolutionaries Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. Spanning their long careers as activists and radical organizers, these rare pieces are more than just collectibles—they’re tangible pieces of history that bear witness to a life of resistance, community building, and defiance against the status quo.
Every item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity featuring an embossed stamp that reads: “From the Home of Bernardine Dohrn & Bill Ayers,” accompanied by the Weather Underground logo and the powerful phrase “Power to All People.” This stamp certifies the provenance of these historically significant items, ensuring their authenticity and preserving the legacy of two individuals who helped shape American political activism.
Whether it’s a well-worn political pamphlet that fueled the fires of rebellion or a personal artifact from their private collection, this certificate guarantees that you’re holding a genuine piece of radical history.