Textile Workers Union of America, Locals 1242, 3, 607, 129, Great Northern Joint Board. Minutebooks, 1937-1971.

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Textile Workers Union of America, Locals 1242, 3, 607, 129, Great Northern Joint Board. Minutebooks, 1937-1971.

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