William J. Lewis Collection, [1919-1959] (bulk 1933-1936)
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Lewis, William J., 1766-1828
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Biography Before becoming International Longshoremen's Association President, Pacific Coast District (District 38), William Lewis worked on San Francisco docks as a longshoreman for nearly 25 years. In 1933 he became a business agent for the newly chartered ILA 38-79. In the short space of six months the organization grew from nothing to a claimed membership of nearly 4,000. From the guide to the William J. Lewis Collection, [1919...
