[First Constitutional Convention of the Textile Workers Union of America, 150 No. Board St., Phila. PA.], May 15-19, 1939
Scope and Contents of the Subseries
Subseries B: Photographs, is divided into two sub-subseries: Sub-subseries 1: Prints, and Sub-subseries 2: Rolled landscape portraits. The photographs of Subseries B include images of the 1945-46 strike, Local 246 business agent Edgar Maynard, and other local union leaders such as Howard Harris, Robert Murray and Phil Gunter. There are 5 print photographs of conventions, 4 oversized landscape portraits of conventions and 10 rolled landscape portraits of biennial conventions. The oldest rolled photograph dates from 1939 and is the "First Constitutional Convention of the Textile Workers Union of America." There is also one undated oversized landscape portrait that appears to predate 1939 (OS 17/2).
Dates
- Creation: May 15-19, 1939
Creator
- From the Collection: United Textile Workers of America. Local 257 (Erwin, N.C.) (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use. Access to boxes OS7 and OS 8 is restricted for 75 years from the date of creation.
Extent
From the Series: 7 Linear Feet (in 12 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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