Papers, 1947-1981.

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Papers, 1947-1981.

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The Kress collection is divided into two categories: papers and printed materials. The papers include flyers, newsletters, and other miscellaneous papers, many of which were used in organizing unions in plants in the Southeast during the 1950's and 1960's. The papers relate to the following unions: International Union of Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers; CIO [IUE]; International Woodworkers of America; Sheet Metal Workers Union; Textiles Workers Union of America; United Glass & Ceramic Workers of America; United Packinghouse Workers; United Rubber Workers; and United Steel Workers. Also included are anti-union materials. The printed materials include various AFL and CIO publications. Some are of a general nature (i.e. booklets on conducting meetings), while others relate to several of the unions previously mentioned. Letters and reports (1946-1963) from Kress to his director, Paul Christopher, can be found in the CIO Tennessee Organizing Committee Papers in the Manuscript Department.

431 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7439414

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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United Packinghouse Workers of America

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Textile Workers' Union of America

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United Rubber Workers of America

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International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers

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United Glass and Ceramic Workers of North America

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International Woodworkers of America

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