Papers, 1926-1980. 1926-1935 and 1960-1980 (bulk).

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Papers, 1926-1980. 1926-1935 and 1960-1980 (bulk).

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The collection consists of 4 linear feet of material, collected by Litsios including two minute books of Local 70, (1926-35) and election materials produced by the Rank and File Committee in the Greek language. Also included are by-laws, contracts, pamphlets, and correspondence regarding the Furriers union ca. 1960-80.

4 linear feet.

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Churchill County Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7584065

Churchill County Museum

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Litsios, George M.

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George M. Litsios, the American-born son of Greek immigrants, apprenticed as a fur worker at the age of 12 and remained in the industry until retirement in 1985. Greek Fur Workers Local 70 lost its autonomy to the Furriers Joint Council after a strike in 1938 bankrupted the union. Greek furriers comprised one of seven craft locals, the rest of them Yiddish-speaking, within the Council. Litsios was active with the Greek opposition slate, under various names including the Rank and File Committee f...

Greek Fur Workers. Local 70 (New York, N.Y.)

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International Fur Workers' Union of the United States and Canada

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Furriers Joint Council.

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