Louis Lerman papers, 1917-1978 (bulk1955-1974).

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Louis Lerman papers, 1917-1978 (bulk1955-1974).

Papers of Louis Lerman, a St. Paul (Minn.) postal clerk andlabor leader, mostly relating to his work as executive director for the Jewish LaborCommittee and Labor's Committee for Minnesota Indian Youth, as well as his work forother Jewish and labor-related organizations and causes.

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