Philip Murray papers. [manuscript]. 1832-1969. (bulk 1936-1952).

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Philip Murray papers. [manuscript]. 1832-1969. (bulk 1936-1952).

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The Philip Murray Papers consist of correspondence, newspaper and magazine clippings, documents, photographs, phonograph records, and memorabilia. The material mostly concerns Murray's career from 1936 to 1952 as a national labor leader (International Vice-President to the United Mine Workers of America, 1920-1942; Chairman, Steel Workers Organizing Committee, 1936-1942; International President, United Steelworkers of America, 1942-1952; President, Congress of Industrial Organization, 1940-1952). Murray's career as President of the CIO is the most thoroughly documented in the collection, through clippings, texts of speeches, memorabilia, documents, phonograph records, and photographs. Other significant subjects include: Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation, John L. Lewis, World War II labor relations, and World War II production. Murray's personal and family life is documented in clippings. Several personal and family photographs (c. 1910-1940) and one folder of correspondence received by Murray's wife, Elizabeth Lavery Murray, after his death are also part of the collection.

3 cubic ft. (3 boxes) + 100 items.

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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