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August 1937

League of Women Shoppers

Pamphlet

Title: 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. Concludes with suggestions of types of legislation that could improve the industry. Includes photos of the different types of laundry workers, primarily women.

GLC09640.110

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