Olander, Victor A., 1873-1949.

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Victor A. Olander (1873-1949) was a statesman, orator, philosopher, and trade unionist who rose from the rank of a common sailor to become an eminent and energetic leader in Illinois. He was elected general secretary of the Sailor's Union of the Great Lakes, 1909-1920, and secretary-treasurer of both Seamen's International Union of America, 1925-1936, and the Illinois State Federation of Labor, 1914-1949. He also served as director, secretary, and trustee of radio station WCFL, Inc., and he was co-editor of the Illinois State Federation of Labor Weekly News Letter.

From the description of Papers, 1821-1949. (University of Illinois-Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 54367979

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Birth 1873

Death 1949

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