Frank E'Dalgo oral history interview [sound recording] 1988, May 3.

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Frank E'Dalgo oral history interview [sound recording] 1988, May 3.

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E'Dalgo discusses his early years growing up on a farm in Monroe County, Georgia. At age 16, E'Dalgo moved to Florida and started in the fruit packing industry. E'Dalgo describes his first involvement in the labor movement in Florida as an organizer of the Fort Pierce Growers Association. His membership in the International Association of Machinists and his position as an organizer for the American Federation of Labor (AFL) are discussed. E'Dalgo recounts his work with Lou Rhodes of AFL and their efforts to organize the Florida citrus growers and canners. E'Dalgo's work with other union organizations, particularly those in the aircraft industry, are also discussed.

1 sound cassette.Transcript (38 p.)

Georgia State University

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Georgia State University

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American Federation of Labor

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Labor organization. From the description of American Federation of Labor records, 1883-1925. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980267 ...

Rhodes, L. (Louise)

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Hough, Leslie S.

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E'Dalgo, Frank, 1912-2001.

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Born in 1921 E' Dalgo was a union organizer and leader for the AFL and the IAMAW. From the description of Frank E'Dalgo papers, 1970-1994. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 51047317 Frank E'Dalgo (1912-2001) machinist, American Federation of Labor Union organizer, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Frand Lodge Representative, was born in Monrow County, Georgia. From the description of Frank E'Dalgo oral history interview [...