John L. Lewis collection, 1878-1971.

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John L. Lewis collection, 1878-1971.

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A melange of material related to the family, life, and career of Lucas, Iowa native John Llewellyn Lewis. Collected by his sister Sarah (Edith) Lewis Collins, the materials consist mainly of news clippings, press releases and other printed items about the labor leader. Collection lacks depth and continuity, containing only a few original letters from Lewis.

0.4 linear ft. (1 archives box).

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7594994

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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United mine workers of America

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Lewis, John L. (John Llewellyn), 1880-1969

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John L. Lewis was born in Lucas, Iowa in 1880. From 1917 until his death in 1969 he served the United Mine Workers of America, acting as its president from 1920 to 1960. Lewis led in the establishment of the Congress of Industrial Organizations and served as CIO president until his resignation from that post in 1940. From the description of Papers, 1879-1969. [microform] (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64091529 From its founding in 1935 until 1942, the hist...

Collins, Sarah Lewis, 1903-1973.

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Lewis family.

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