Leather Goods, Plastics, Handbags and Novelty Workers Union, Local 1 Records and Photographs Bulk, 1960-1992 1936-1992

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Leather Goods, Plastics, Handbags and Novelty Workers Union, Local 1 Records and Photographs Bulk, 1960-1992 1936-1992

Leather Goods, Plastics, Handbags and Novelty Workers Union, Local 1 Records and Photographs document the New York City union’s activities in the 1970s and contain photographs of events from the 1930s through the 1980s.

6.75 linear feet; in 5 record cartons, 1 oversize flat box, and 1 oversize folder.

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