Morris Novick Papers.

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Morris Novick Papers.

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This collection consists if records documenting Morris Novick's work as Broadcast Consultant for the ILGWU, especially relating to the union's political campaign programs. Also included are some materials relating to the ILGWU's Unity House.

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Cornell University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6936817

Cornell University Library

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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

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Young People's Socialist League

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Novik, Morris S., 1903-

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Morris Novick was born 11/15/1903. He joined the Young Peoples Socialist League in 1918. He was National Chairman of Young Peoples Socialist League, 1921-1924. Mr. Novick was Director of the Discussion Guild, 1925-1932 and Director of Unity House from 1927-1932. He was Director of New York City Municipal Broadcasting System and Director of Communications for the City of New York, 1938-1945. Mr. Novick was Broadcast Consultant for ILGWU, UAW, National AFL, Liberal Party, 1945 onward. ...

Unity House

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Unity House was a resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, operated by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union and used as a vacation destination and educational center for its members. It was purchased by Locals 22 and 25 in 1919, and consisted of a lake and 750 acres of land. In the 1920s the locals sold the resort to the international organization. Unity House prospered after World War II, but attendance dropped throughout the 1960s and continued to dwindle in the 1970s and 19...