ACTWU's Subject Records, 1925-1995

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ACTWU's Subject Records, 1925-1995

This collection consists of subject files for Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers' Union. Arranged alphabetically for each union.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6399529

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