ILGWU. Communications Department biography file photographs.

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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Communications Dept. ILGWU. Communications Department biography file photographs.

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ILGWU. Communications Department biography file photographs.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/701235494

Abstract

This collection consists of photographs transferred from the Communications Department's biographical files on union members, union officers, and political and public figures.

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1 linear foot.

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Cornell University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8004562

Cornell University Library

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