ILGWU. Oral histories, 1966-1985.

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Tyler, Gus. ILGWU. Oral histories, 1966-1985.

Title

ILGWU. Oral histories, 1966-1985.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/241071509

Abstract

This collection consists of recordings and transcripts of oral history interviews with 45 officers, staff, and members of the ILGWU.

Extent

7.3 linear feet.

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Cornell University Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7125540

Cornell University Library

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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

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The ILGWU Archives were established in 1973 and transferred to the Kheel Center in 1987. From the description of ILGWU. Charles Zimmerman Collection of Radical Pamphlets, 1898-1978. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 748341343 The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, the most significant union representing workers in the men's clothing industry, was founded in New York City in 1914 as a breakaway movement from the United Garment Workers. Radic...

Weiss, Samuel Arthur, 1902-1977

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Samuel Arthur Weiss (April 15, 1902 – February 1, 1977) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 31st (1941-1943), 30th (1943-1945), and 33rd (1945-1946) congressional districts and a Deputy Commissioner of the National Football League. Born in Poland, he immigrated to the United States in July 1905 with his mother, Sadie, and younger sister. They joined his father, Israel, who had immigrated in November 1904. The family settled in Homestead, Pennsylvan...

Newman, Pauline, 1887-1986

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Pauline Newman, labor organizer, Director of Health Education at the Union Health Center of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU), and member of the National and New York Women's Trade Union League (N/NYWTUL), was born in Popelan, Kuvna, Lithuania, in about 1890, the youngest of Meyer and Theresa Newman's two sons and four daughters. Meyer Newman sold fruit and taught Talmud to the well-to-do sons of the village. Following his death, Theresa Newman and her three yo...

Silverman, Jennie.

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Conticelli, Anthony.

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Zimmerman, Charles S., 1896-1983

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Charles S. Zimmerman (1896-1983) was a labor leader and political activist. Zimmerman was born in Russia in 1896 and emigrated to the U.S. in 1913. He worked in the New York garment industry and joined the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) Local 22. Shortly thereafter, he became its secretary-manager. He was also an organizer for the Joint Board of the Dress and Waistmaker Union. Zimmerman joined the Socialist Party in 1917. Throughout the 1920s, Zimmerman was an active member ...

Bachrach, Michael.

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Stulberg, Louis, 1901-1977

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Shuster, Mary Goff.

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Appleton, Shelley.

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Zelinka, David

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Sandhaus, Samuel.

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Dubinsky, David, 1892-1982

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"Permanent deposit" From the description of International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. David Dubinsky, Memorabilia. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64059271 1892 Born February 22nd in Brest-Litovsk, then in Russia, son of Bezalel and Shaina (Malka) Dobnievsky. Moved to Lodz, where the family operated a bakery. ...

Tyler, Gus.

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Gus Tyler, author, commentator, educator, political leader, and official, International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU). Gus Tyler was born in New York in 1911. He attended New York University on a scholarship in the early 1930s, where he became involved in left-wing political activities. After graduating in 1933, Tyler briefly worked as a writer for the Jewish Daily Forward. His sharp intellect and socialist politics caught the attention of ILGWU president David Dubinsky, who hired Tyler...

Ross, W. Gillies (William Gillies), 1931-

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Merchant, of Washington (Beaufort Co.), N.C. From the description of Papers, 1738-1875; (bulk 1787-1833). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20272999 Genealogist. Ross lived in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. From the description of Ross family genealogical research papers, [ca. 1910-1939] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155497366 ...

Stern, Josephine.

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Lanxner, Bertha Mandel.

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Parenti, Enrico

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Gingold, David.

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Gatti, Frank.

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Schmidt, Fred, 1943-

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Wells, David N., 1959-

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Pepe, Pauline.

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Faier, Jack.

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Plotkin, Abraham

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Abraham Plotkin (1893-1988) was an organizer for the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. From the description of Abraham Plotkin, Collection, 1911-1978. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 122682091 Labor leader, member International Ladies' Garmen Workers Union (AFL). From the description of Letters, to Maurice Browne, 1933. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34365500 ...

ILGWU. Oral histories, 1966-1985.

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