Charles and Jennie Velsek papers, 1924-1978.

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Charles and Jennie Velsek papers, 1924-1978.

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Correspondence, clippings, and membership and dues books, relating to the Velseks' activities with Industrial Workers of the World, including Charles Velsek's participation in the orchard workers strike in Yakima, Wash. (1933), and International Association of Machinists.

7 folders.

Wayne State University

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Industrial Workers of the World

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The IWW is a labor organization dedicated to uniting laborers around the world into a single large union. From the description of Collection 1916-1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 778701431 Established in Chicago in 1905 by sponsors of socialism and the remnants of previous labor unions, including the Knights of Labor, Western Federation of Miners and the American Labor Union, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), or "Wobblies", evolved into a radical industrial unio...

Velsek, Jennie

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International Association of Machinists.

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The International Association of Machinists is a trade union that was formed in 1888 by nineteen machinists in Atlanta, Georgia. From the description of International Association of Machinists records, 1947. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 308473936 History The International Association of Machinists (IAM) Lodge #68 is one of the oldest of the Bay Area Metal working unions and has a long and interesting ...

Velsek, Charles

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Labor union member. From the description of Charles and Jennie Velsek papers, 1924-1978. (Wayne State University). WorldCat record id: 28413204 ...