ILGWU. Western Massachusetts District records, 1937-1971.

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ILGWU. Western Massachusetts District records, 1937-1971.

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Contains records of the Western Massachusetts District Council primarily documenting its financial transactions, including records of state and federal tax payments, documentation of investments, fundraising for its Campaign Committee, and benefits paid from the Northeast Department Health and Welfare Fund. A smaller portion of the Western District Council records is correspondence on other matters.

4 linear feet.

Cornell University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7908070

Cornell University Library

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