James J. Murphy scrapbooks, 1893-1919.

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James J. Murphy scrapbooks, 1893-1919.

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Consist of scrapbooks of materials relating to the International Typographical Union (ITU) and to Murphy's service on the Shorter Work Day Committee of ITU Local 6. The materials in this collection consist of four scrapbooks which contain clippings, handbills, membership cards, postcards and other souvenirs regarding Murphy and the activities of the ITU (1893-1919); and a souvenir book testimonial of the members of the International Typographical Union to its Shorter Work Day Committee presented at the 1899 convention of the ITU.

l.5 linear ft.

Cornell University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7887220

Cornell University Library

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International Typographical Union of North America. Local 6 (New York, N.Y.)

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International Typographical Union of North America. Shorter Work Day Committee.

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New York Typothetae.

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Murphy, James J., 1860-1922.

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James J. Murphy served as vice-president (1891-1893) and president (1893-1896; 1906-1908) of Local 6 (New York City) of the International Typographical Union (ITU) and as chairman of the union's Shorter Work Day Committee. The ITU fought for the eight-hour day and six-day workweek for its members in the book, print and job shops. Its efforts culminated in the 1906 settlement between the ITU and the New York Typothetae, which guaranteed the 48-hour week to ITU members. From the descri...