ILGWU. Education Department. Fannia Cohn photographs, 1920-1960.

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ILGWU. Education Department. Fannia Cohn photographs, 1920-1960.

Collection consists of photographs pulled from the Fannia Cohn papers. Photographs include portraits of Cohn, as well as document activities of Local 66, trips to Unity House, Triangle Factory fire commemoration, and other union activities.

.5 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7125772

Cornell University Library

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