Henry Foner Papers Bulk, 1940-2004 1922-2004, (Bulk 1940-2004)

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Henry Foner Papers Bulk, 1940-2004 1922-2004, (Bulk 1940-2004)

Henry Foner (1919- ), president of the Joint Board, Fur, Leather and Machine Workers Union (FLM) and social activist, grew up in Brooklyn, New York. After serving in World War II, Foner was appointed Welfare and Educational Director of the FLM; in 1961, he was elected union president, and held the post for the next 27 years. Foner worked on a wide range of progressive issues, from promoting civil rights to protesting the Vietnam War. After retiring in 1988, Foner taught labor history and wrote a column for the journal Jewish Currents, among many other activities. In 2003, Foner received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Jews for Racial and Economic Justice. NOTE: This collection is housed offsite and advance notice is required for use.

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