Winn, Sam, 1903-1978.
Sam Winn (1903-1978) was an activist, an organizer and a business agent (Local 490, Paperhangers) in District Council 9 of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. He was also a militant member of several rank and file groups within the District and the Local, fighting for democratic rights and improved working conditions for members and against corruption. He challenged the District leadership in several election campaigns and through his writing in rank and file newsletters; they retaliated by bring legal proceedings against Winn and his associates. The collection includes District minutes, District and local union by-laws and agreements, correspondence, convention proceedings, publicity material, clippings and legal documents.
From the description of Papers, 1907-1978 (bulk 1950-1978). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475325206
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| creatorOf | Winn, Sam, 1903-1978. Papers, 1907-1978 (bulk 1950-1978). | Churchill County Museum |
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| associatedWith | Bishop, James D., 1929-1990. | person |
| associatedWith | Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. Local 490 (New York, N.Y.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | French, Daniel, 1908- | person |
| associatedWith | International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. Painters District Council 9 of New York City. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Rarback, Martin. | person |
| associatedWith | Schonfeld, Frank. | person |
| associatedWith | United Rank and File Painters Social Clubs of Greater New York. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| New York (State)--New York | |||
| New York (N.Y.) |
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| Collective labor agreements |
| Painters, Industrial |
| Labor union democracy |
| Labor unions |
| Labor unions and communism |
| Strikes and lockouts |
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Person
Birth 1903
Death 1978
