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Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention

One pamphlet entitled, "Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention," published by the CIO Political Action Committee for a convention that took place between November 22-26, 1948. Report provides updates...

GLC09640.035

Radio Handbook.

One pamphlet entitled, "Radio Handbook," featuring illustrations by Bernarda Bryson dated 1944. Item attributes the effective use of radio in the labor movement; involves acquiring radio time, forming a radio committee, facilitating discussions...

GLC09640.040

Harlem Housing

One pamphlet entitled, "Harlem Housing," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1939. The document was prepared with the Committee on Inter-Racial Problems in Housing Citizens' Housing Council in New York. Text analyzes living...

GLC09640.042

The Communist.

One pamphlet entitled "The Communist," published in November 1936. Articles related to labor rights, communism and the economy in Russia, and the liberation of Brazilian architect and mayor of Sao Paola, Francisco Prestes Maia.

GLC09640.053

The British Labor Movement.

One small press printing of "The British Labor Movement," by Frederick Engels dated 1934. Contains articles printed in The Labor Standard related to labor rights. Includes essays such as, "A Fair Day's Wage," "Trade Unions," "Labor Party" and others.

GLC09640.066

Housing of the Nonwhite Population, 1940-1950

One pamphlet entitled, "Housing of the Nonwhite Population, 1940 to 1950," dated July 1952. Printed by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Provides statistics of population by residence, household income, employment status, varieties of dwelling...

GLC09640.081

Consider the Laundry Workers

One pamphlet entitled, "Consider the Laundry Workers," dated August 1937. Printed by the League of Women Shoppers. Articles within the pamphlet discuss the industry of laundry workers, personal narratives, working conditions and living standards...

GLC09640.110

Detroit

One telephoto entitled "Detroit," printed by United Press International dated May 4, 1964. The image depicts a line of protesters picketing in front of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. Wire transfer information details that 300...

GLC09716.01

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for having been a financial drain on her in the past. He also kids her about taking a picture in his work clothes and claims he will never do it.

GLC09414.0691

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe admonishes Sylvia for paying to have the snow shoveled instead of doing it herself. Lil told him she would visit Sylvia and sent him some pictures of the baby.

GLC09414.0996

[Group of fifty-nine posters, circa 1940s] [Decimalized .01-.59]

Collection of fifty-nine posters, dated circa 1940s concerning World War II. Posters were printed in the United States, England and Canada. The subjects are related to buying war bonds, war stamps, rationing, salvage, recycling and possible espionage...

GLC09654

The Tables Turned

"The Tables Turned" illustrated 1877 broadside with Denis Kearney in prision stripes, with Chinese caricatures poking insults at him. He had been jailed for inciting a riot aimed at Chinese workers in San Francisco.

GLC09664

War Housing Program

One pamphlet entitled, "War Housing Program," dated May 13, 1943. This pamphlet concerns a plan to ensure that all war workers are housed. It notes that three fifths of the need is being taken care of by existing buildings. New construction is only...

GLC09693.27

[Press photograph of Martha Love, unionizer]

One press photograph of Martha Love, Vice President of Local 1055, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in Milwaukee dated March 7, 1986. Reverse side of photo contains newsclippings of profiles on Love. Details her work with...

GLC09846

[Collection of photographs belonging to a Japanese-American family in Northern California, 1921-1947][Decimalized .001-.643]

One collection of black-and-white photographs belonging to a Japanese American family dated 1921-1947. Consists of 643 items capturing home and recreational life of a family located in California.

GLC09860

[Legal and bank documents of Leonard Eugene Graeff] [Decimalized .01-.06]

Four items regarding the Workers Compensation case of "Leonard Eugene Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)." There are two cashed checks to Leonard Eugene Graeff from Susan Prowell Graeff, dated January 26, 1959 and January 14...

GLC09611.007

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce on the conditions of levees in two different towns; Floraville, and Bollevar. He is also requesting help in workers, and money to repair the levees. Tobin also asks the Senator for seeds. There is a small raised image in the...

GLC09400.047

to Nancy

Nancy's mother discusses Nancy's upcoming dance and for Nancy to let her know if she needs more money. She states she has not heard from Chuck or Ellis, and that Steve would have helped Ellis with his car had he come by. She mentions that Nancy's...

GLC09600.06

to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes she has been sewing for Nancy and mentions Tillie (Te Te) and Charles who is "running around up north." She speaks of Richard who is working on the Gulf Coast. Nancy's grandmother mentions she will be getting new neighbors...

GLC09600.11

to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes Nancy to let her know Chuck and his fiancee, Vicki, visited her. Chuck had also tried to visit on prior occasions, however no one was home. Nancy's mother reports that Chuck looked well, drives a Datsun now, and gave Vicki a...

GLC09600.24

to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes about the weather and that she has finished sewing Nancy's dress. She relays Monday's activities and the things she bought in town. She mentions Nancy's mother was tired and not well after having gone "across the river."...

GLC09600.25

to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes to let Nancy know that Stevie is going to the Grace King High School prom and that he has picked up Bobby's route to earn money for the date. She mentions Joey would like her to visit him.

GLC09600.26

[Letters belonging to William E. Johnson, 1965-1976] [Decimalized .01-.39]

Collection of personal correspondence belonging to William E. Johnson dated 1965-1976. Consists of 40 letters received primarily by his wife, Roseann Goodford related to the Vietnam War while aboard the USS Rogers. Includes topics related to war...

GLC09606

to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann Johnson dated May 5, 1965. Roseann forwards to Bill a copy of a letter (see GLC09606.01.02) from Bobi that Roseann received from her mother. Roseann concludes by writing that she will address...

GLC09606.01.01

to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from Bobi dated April 28, 1965. Pertains to Roseann's engagement to Bill, his military service, Bobi's pregnancy and her husband Vince. Bobi asks if Bill has received his commission. Expresses concern that Vince may...

GLC09606.01.02