ILGWU. Local 91. David Dubinskypresentation volume, 1940.

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ILGWU. Local 91. David Dubinskypresentation volume, 1940.

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Presentation volume given to David Dubinsky by InternationalLadies' Garment Workers' Union Local 91, Children's Dress, Infant's Wear, House,Dress, and Bathrobe Makers Union. The volume contains the lyrics for the songs "AMeasure of Cloth" and "We Are the People," written by Gus Tyler to music by LazarWeiner. The volume was produced for the 24th ILGWU convention, held in New York Cityin May 1940.

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