Ernest DeMaio papers, ca. 1936-1974.

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Ernest DeMaio papers, ca. 1936-1974.

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Correspondence, minutes, circular letters, leaflets, speeches, scrapbooks, transcript of an oral history interview (1970), publications, and other papers of Ernest DeMaio and of the labor union that he led for many years, the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America. Topics include working conditions in the U.S., political activities and HUAC (ca. 1950s), competition with the International United Electrical and other unions, the Italian-American Victory Council (ca. 1942-47), organizing efforts at Frigidaire in Dayton, Ohio (ca. 1940s) and opposition to the Vietnam War (1965-70s). Correspondents include James J. Matles.

14.5 linear ft. (31 boxes, 1 v.)

Chicago History Museum

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Chicago History Museum

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