International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union records [manuscript], 1899-1957.

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International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union records [manuscript], 1899-1957.

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Collection includes: Typescript "General Notes of I.L.W.U.'s", 54 pp, regarding the history and founding of the union; Ledgers, 2 vols., 1947-1957, of Local 68, St. Helen's, Oregon. Microfilm includes record of Local 8, Portland, Oregon: Receipts, 1899-1936; Assessments, 1938-1940; Minutes, 1900-1919, 1938-1948, 1939-1949; Cash books, 1912-1923; Sick fund, strike donations and receipts, 1934; Kitchen record, strike, 1936; Meal and gas record, 1936; Organization accounts, strike, 1936; Strike bills, 1936; Joint strike relief committee, 1937; Account books, 1906-1907; Attendance record, 1918; Roll of officers, 1920-1922; Transportation record, 1936; Elections record, 1937-1947.

7 microfilm reels.

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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