1947

Griner, Richard, fl. 1947

Pamphlet

Title: The Reds in Our Labor Unions

One pamphlet entitled "The Reds in Our Labor Unions" dated 1947. The contents of the pamphlet are a series of questions and answers concerning Communism and leadership of the CIO and the AFL.

GLC09920

circa 1870

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Benjamin Franklin Wade

One engraving of Benjamin Franklin Wade circa 1870. Bust portrait of Wade.

GLC08878.0673

1937

Union Labor

Pamphlet

Title: Labor is News

One printing of "Labor is News" published by Union Labor. Contains photographs, graphs, and articles related to labor history including; the Chicago Memorial Day Massacre of 1937; strikebreakers; unionization efforts in the South and highlights on historical figures related to labor history.

GLC09640.313

1972

Object

Title: "Boycott Farah Pants, Viva La Huelga."

One yellow button with an illustration of a woman with her fist raised in the air and black text printed, "Boycott Farah Pants, Viva La Huelga."

GLC09844

7 March 1986

Photograph

Title: [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 unions and involvement in Coalition of Black Trade Unions. An article notes that Love was hopeful that employers would encourage their staff with substance abuse treatment and furthering their education.

GLC09846

1973

Brown, Roscoe C. Jr., 1922-2016

Pamphlet

Title: Black Culture Quiz

One pamphlet entitled, "Black Culture Quiz" printed by New York University dated 1973. Prepared by professors at New York University's Institute of Afro-American Affairs. Categories are split by four components pertaining to African American History; "People and their Work," "Places and Events," "Sports, Entertainment and the Arts," and "Science and Economic Life." Also contains a reference list of readings related to the questions.

GLC09640.223

July 1970

NIP

Magazine

Title: NIP - Black Progress Edition

One issue of NIP printed as the "Special Black Progress Edition," dated July 1970. Front cover is a portrait of Roy Wilkins, executive director of NAACP. This special issue highlights the progress of African American across different industries as well as the convention schedule for the 61st National NAACP Convention. Advertisements exclusively feature African Americans.

GLC09640.226

1947

Lawrenson, Jack, fl. 1947

Pamphlet

Title: N.M.U. Manual Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "N.M.U. Manual, Political Action," dated 1947. Covers topics of unions, race discrimination, fascism and labor rights for maritime workers.

GLC09640.227

1969

Society of the Silurians, fl. 1924-1977

Pamphlet

Title: Society of the Silurians: Directory and Handbook [1968-1969]

One copy of the directory and handbook dated 1968-1969 printed by the Society of the Silurians. Includes names of past presidents; directory of members; the institution's consitution and their mission statement. News anchor, Walter Cronkite is listed as a member.

GLC09640.271

May 1977

Society of the Silurians, fl. 1924-1977

Pamphlet

Title: Society of the Silurians: Directory and Handbook [May 1977]

One copy of the directory and handbook printed by the Society of the Silurians dated May 1977. Includes names of past presidents; directory of members; the institution's consitution and their mission statement.

GLC09640.273

May 1977

Society of the Silurians, fl. 1924-1977

Pamphlet

Title: Society of the Silurians: Directory of Members and Handbook [May 1977]

One copy of the directory and handbook printed by the Society of the Silurians dated May 1977. Includes directory of members, the institution's consitution and their mission statement.

GLC09640.272

20 April 1967

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Newsletter

Title: Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 90th Congress, First Session.

One issue of "Congressional Record" dated April 20, 1966 related to crime. Hartke requests permission for the record to print excerpts of a report by the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice called, "What Citizen's and Their Organizations Can Do." This report details what ten groups can do about preventing crime. The first group mentioned is the individual, who can report a crime using a hotline number, and useing locks on doors and windows to ensure safety. Also they can make sure to not leave their keys in the ignition of their cars. The second group…

GLC09787.04

1942-1945

American Federation of Labor

Poster

Title: Give!

One poster entitled, "Give!" printed by the American Federation of Labor, dated 1942-1945. Poster features a steam whistle blowing. The whistle is labeled AFL. Also featured is the text, "For Home Front For War Front." At the bottom of the poster there is a logo of the National War Fund. The poster also identifies three members of the AFL: William Green, honorary chairman, president Matthew Woll, and, George Meany, honorary secretary. The art featured in the poster is signed Pokras. There is the text' "Labor League for Human Rights, Give," on the back of the poster.

GLC09654.17

13 August 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: [Civil rights protest on August 13, 1965]

One photograph dated August 13, 1965. Image is of people marching. Some are linked arm in arm and others hold posters. Some posters read, "I Am A Union Man Color Me White Only," "Mr. 'A' Put Segregation Away," "CORE," Unions for Black Man Too."

GLC09733.34

25 July 1966

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Her Friends Injured During Racial Violence

One photograph by Associated Press dated July 25, 1966. Image is of a young girl holding a cigarette. Behind her are four men. One man on the left has his head bent forward, hands covered in blood; another injured man, pictured in the middle, is on the ground; and two other men are staring away from the scene. Wire transfer information states that violence in East New York started after a sniper killed an 11-year-old Black boy.

GLC09733.35

1945

Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators & Paperhangers

Pamphlet

Title: One World of Labor

One pamphlet entitled "One World of Labor," printed by the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers, District Council No. 6, dated 1945. Pertains to labor unions and discusses a referendum vote by the American Federation of Labor that resulted in voting against an alliance among separate chapters in the United States.

GLC09640.016

1963

Jacobs, Paul, fl. 1963

Pamphlet

Title: Old Before Its Time: Collective Bargaining at 28

One pamphlet entitled "Old Before Its Time: Collective Bargaining at 28," written by Paul Jacobs dated 1963. Jacobs discusses collective bargaining in the industrial workforce and argues that the system for union workers should be replaced.

GLC09640.018

1938

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Labor's Program for Better Housing

One pamphlet entitled, "Labor's Program for Better Housing," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1938. This text delves into the quality of housing for lower-income families. Makes recommendations to secure better financing and better project management.

GLC09640.024

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: A Woman's Guide to Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial equality, consumerism, and women's rights.

GLC09640.025.01

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: A Woman's Guide to Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial equality, consumerism, and women's rights.

GLC09640.025.02

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Four Men Speak about Jobs For All

One pamphlet entitled, "Four Men Speak about Jobs For All," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Front image includes U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Philip Murray, president of the CIO, James G. Patton, president of the National Farmers Union and Sidney Hillman, chairman of the CIO Political Action Committee, who spoke at a conference on employment in New York in 1944. Speeches refer to post-war industry, transitioning from the military to citizen life, agriculture, and the economy in the United States.

GLC09640.026.01

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Four Men Speak about Jobs For All

One pamphlet entitled, "Four Men Speak about Jobs For All," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Front image includes U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Philip Murray, president of the CIO, James G. Patton, president of the National Farmers Union and Sidney Hillman, chairman of the CIO Political Action Committee, who spoke at a conference on employment in New York in 1944. Speeches refer to post-war industry, transitioning from the military to citizen life, agriculture, and the economy in the United States.

GLC09640.026.02

14 March 1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Labor and Education

One pamphlet entitled, "Labor and Education," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Focuses on education from the perspective of the labor movement, delving into elements that impact free public schools; board of education, curriculum and equal educational opportunities. Documents educators' salaries and textbook manufacturing costs. Also includes an insert from J. Raymond Walsh, director of Department of Education at CIO, advocating for free education.

GLC09640.027

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro in 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for Fair Employment Practice. The executive order requires: equal pay for African Americans and Latinos in agricultural work; funding for African-American owned businesses; livable housing, and healthcare. CIO requests abolishing the poll tax, passing anti-lynching laws, more equal opportunities and wages; educational reform, and political equality.

GLC09640.028.01

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro in 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for Fair Employment Practice. The executive order requires: equal pay for African Americans and Latinos in agricultural work; funding for African American owned businesses; livable housing, and healthcare. CIO requests abolishing the poll tax, passing anti-lynching laws, more equal opportunities and wages; educational reform, and political equality.

GLC09640.028.02