Carl Blum Papers 1964-1994

Blum, Carl

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Carl Blum was born in Brooklyn and joined Local 1511 of the International Brotherhood of Painters in 1945. He got a job as a woodfinisher at Bergen Cabinet. He was first appointed by the members to participate in contract negotiations in 1950, and he soon became a spokesman for the hardwood finishers in Brooklyn and Queens. In 1962, Blum attended a protest meeting where painters from the various locals aired their grievances. At this meeting he met Frank Schonfeld, a lea...

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Schonfeld, Frank

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Frank Schonfeld (1916- ) was a member, rank and file activist, and officer of the Painters District Council 9 (New York City) and his home Local 1011 (now merged in Local 19). He was secretary-treasurer of the District Council from 1967 to 1973. Throughout his long union career he struggled against corrupt labor practices, the administration of long-time DC 9 leader Martin Rarback, and for union democracy. From the description of Papers, 1909-1992 (bulk 1940s-1970s). (New York Univer...

International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. Painters District Council 9 of New York City

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Founded in 1887 as the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America and also known as the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 9 (IBPAT DC 9) quickly rose to a prominent position in New York City and the surrounding area. Its membership generally reflected the various waves of immigrants coming into the country, the development of different political tendencies, and the ten...