Pittsburgh Typographical Union No. 7 records, 1836-1975.

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Pittsburgh Typographical Union No. 7 records, 1836-1975.

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This collection contains meeting minutes, dues ledgers and correspondence from Pittsburgh Typographical Union No. 7. Also present is financial information of the local union and publications of the Typographical Union. The local union by-laws and information regard strikes are also included.

80.0 linear ft. (44 boxes + 21 oversize items + 4 microfilm reels)

University of Pittsburgh

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University of Pittsburgh

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Feigel, John

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