African American construction workers of Pittsburgh photograph collection, 1956-1987.

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African American construction workers of Pittsburgh photograph collection, 1956-1987.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/127320329

The photographs in this collection provide a unique gallery of individuals involved in the movement for the equal representation of African Americans in the construction workforce of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Many of the photographs include identification of the individuals pictured, generally in the form of labels affixed to the face of the pictures themselves. While this limits their value as pure visual images, the specific identification of individuals, organizations and dates constitutes an important historical resource. Photographs of Nate Smith include views of him speaking at Operation Dig and meeting with Jesse Jackson concerning Operation PUSH in Chicago. Meetings regarding the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program audits of many construction jobs are also depicted. Photographs of rioting in the Hill District after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are present, as are unique photographs of the officers of Local 11 at the union's offices.

1.25 linear ft. (1 box)

University of Pittsburgh

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SNAC Resource ID: 6818216

University of Pittsburgh

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Concentration Employment Program.

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Pittsburgh Plan.

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International Union of Operating Engineers. Local 66 (Monroeville, Pa.)

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Black Construction Coalition.

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United States. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

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Community Action Pittsburgh.

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Construction & General Laborers' Union. Local 373 (Swissvale, Pa.)

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Operation Dig.

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Smith, Nate (Drummer)

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McGruder, Ellis R., Jr.

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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

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Martin Luther King, Jr. (b. January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia –d. April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize and in 1965, he helped to organize the Selma to M...