Organization records, 1892-1942.

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Duluth Federated Trades and Labor Assembly (Duluth, Minn.). Organization records, 1892-1942.

Title

Organization records, 1892-1942.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/313820232

Abstract

Correspondence, reports, accounts, and minutes of this affiliate of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), established in 1887 as the Duluth Federated Trades Assembly.

Extent

6.5 cu. ft. (12 boxes, incl. 13 v).

Holding Repository

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7314185

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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