Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Worker Union, Hudson Valley Area Joint Board records, 1919-1989.

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Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Worker Union, Hudson Valley Area Joint Board records, 1919-1989.

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Contains minutes (1944-1989), contracts (1938-1989), arbitration files (1948-1989), and memorabilia (1945-1985) of the Hudson Valley Area Joint Board, its affiliated locals, and its predecessors.

14 cu. ft. on 35 mm microfilm.

University at Albany, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6710104

University at Albany, University Libraries

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