ILGWU. Sol Chaikin papers, 1940-1986.

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ILGWU. Sol Chaikin papers, 1940-1986.

The Sol Chaikin papers document Chaikin's tenure as president of the ILGWU from 1975 to 1986. Included in this collection are extensive correspondence, memoranda, and notes by and to Chaikin from ILGWU officers, staff, and members, politicians, and other labor leaders. Also included are transcripts of Chaikin's speeches, delivered to audiences of local union members, ILGWU and other international union conventions, United States Congress, international labor organizations, and others.

58 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8004872

Cornell University Library

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