Organization records, 1892-1942.

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Organization records, 1892-1942.

Date

1892-1942

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https://mnpals-mhs.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01MNPALS_MHS/ge68j0/alma990017181860104294

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).

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eng, Latn

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Minnesota Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7314185

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Perkins, Frances, 1880-1965

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McEwen, William E., 1874-1933.

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Johnson, Magnus, 1871-1936

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Chase, Ray P. (Ray Park), 1880-1948

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Clapp, Moses E. (Moses Edwin), 1851-1929

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Socialist Party (Minn.).

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Olson, Floyd Björnstjerne, 1891-1936

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Olson, Robert A., ca. 1894-1971.

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Citizens Alliance of Duluth.

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Newton, Walter H., 1880-1941

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Nelson, Knute, 1843-1923

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Lawson, George W., 1876-1959.

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Woolette, Earl.

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American Federation of Labor

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Kvale, O. J. 1869-1929.

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Green, William, 1870-1952

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Minnesota State Federation of Labor

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Federated Trades Assembly of Duluth (Minn.).

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Barron, John A.

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Duluth (Minn.). Civic Council.

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Farmer-Labor Party (Minn.)

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