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Triangle fire and interview with Leon Stein, undated

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 16

Scope and Contents

VHS tape. This documentary examines the March 25, 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, in which 146 garment workers, primarily young Jewish and Italian immigrant women, died. The film features Leon Stein, labor journalist and author of the book "Triangle Fire" (1960). Recording time: 11:30 minutes. Research material on Stein's book on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City can be found in 5780/087, ILGWU. Leon Stein papers.

Dates

  • undated

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Extent

5 cubic feet

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

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