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Archives at Cornell

Box 3

 Container

Contains 46 Results:

Marcovitz, Leo (Local 172, Boston) 1915-23

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 41
Abstract

Detailed account of labor unrest in Boston (includes descriptions of: alleged breakdown in Local 172's leadership, the vest and pant makers' strike, the workers' demand for a 48 hour workweek and a pay increase, agreements signed with various manufacturers); Rochester, NY court case involving police and violence; settlement with 5 manufacturers in Philadelphia.

Dates: 1914-1980; 1920-1950 (bulk)

Marimpietri, A.D. (Secretary, Local 39, Chicago) 1914-25

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 42
Abstract

Organizing Chicago tailors; Local 61's loss of members to a new local; English version of "our paper" to counter the myth about "the Jews getting everything"; Hillman's prediction of the New York City lockout; Hillman's discussion of the Journeymen Tailors' withdrawing from the ACWA; uniform contracts.

Dates: 1914-1980; 1920-1950 (bulk)