Guide to the Freda Casso Papers and Photographs, 1937-1952

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Guide to the Freda Casso Papers and Photographs, 1937-1952

1937-1952

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This collection contains the papers and photographs of Freda Casso, who was an elected leader and worker in the United Shoe Workers of America union in the 1930s-1950s. The collection holds photographs, contract agreements, materials related to union elections, correspondence, clippings, conference proceedings, and other materials.

0.25 Linear Feet in one manuscript box and one folder.

eng, Latn

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6331839

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives

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