Guide to the Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives Printed Ephemera Collection on the United Federation of Teachers, 1942-2008

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Guide to the Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives Printed Ephemera Collection on the United Federation of Teachers, 1942-2008

1942-2008

The United Federation of Teachers (American Federation of Teachers, Local 2) represents public school teachers and associated personnel in New York City. This collection contains a wide variety of printed ephemera such as constitutions, agreements, brochures, clippings, flyers, pamphlets, reports and other items reflecting the history and activities of the union.

3 Linear Feet in 3 record cartons

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