George Harris papers

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George Harris papers

1880-1925 (majority 1883-1901)

http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/19639

George Harris was an early organizer for the American Federation of Labor (AFL). Born in England in 1853, Harris moved to the United States with his family in 1880. Harris became vice president of the Miners Amalgamated Association of Pennsylvania in 1883 and worked to organize within the state. In 1888, the National Federation of Miners was organized with Samuel Gompers as the president and Harris as first vice president. This collection includes biographical information, scrapbooks, correspondence, and certificates which detail the life of Harris as well as his connection to the AFL.

1.75 linear feet

University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6326008

University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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Harris, George (trade unionist)

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George Harris was an early organizer for the American Federation of Labor (AFL). Born in England in 1853, Harris moved to the United States with his family in 1880. Harris became vice president of the Miners Amalgamated Association of Pennsylvania in 1883 and worked to organize within the state. In 1888, the National Federation of Miners was organized with Samuel Gompers as the president and Harris as first vice president. ...

Harris, George

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