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New York (N.Y.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America contracts collection

 Collection
Identifier: L-contracts_ACWA
Abstract:

The collection consists of 11 agreements, 1945-1977, between various local unions of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and manufacturers or other entities

Dates: 1945-1977

David Herman papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1972-20
Abstract:

The David Herman Papers, 1954-1967, contains scrapbook materials, newspaper clippings, telegrams, and printed materials relating to his presidency of the Hotel Employee's and Bartenders International Union, Local 6 (New York, NY); his work as an organizer of the Hotel Employees' Union, Local 255 (Miami, FL); the hotel employees' strike, 1955-1959, and his campaign for Miami City Council in 1967.

Dates: 1954-1967

International Association of Machinists collection of Office Employees International Union, Local 153 and International Ladies Garment Workers Union (General office) arbitration records

 Collection
Identifier: L2015-11A
Abstract

The International Association of Machinists (IAM) collection of Office Employees International Union, Local 153 and International Ladies Garment Workers Union (General office) arbitration records, 1952-1955, undated, contains the minutes of the hearing held on January 25-26, 1955, briefs and exhibits submitted by the two parties, and some correspondence. The final ruling is not included. IAM Vice President Elmer E. Walker served as arbitrator of the dispute.

Dates: 1952-1955

International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union contracts collection

 Collection
Identifier: L-contracts_ILGWU
Abstract:

The collection consists of 16 agreements, 1955-1969, between various local unions of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union and manufacturers.

Dates: 1955-1969

Lorraine Fontana papers

 Collection
Identifier: Q110
Abstract:

Lorraine Fontana is an activist for the LGBTQ community and has fought for social justice since her early college days. Her papers, 1947-2014 (bulk 1968-2010), include correspondence, conference materials, flyers, notes, programs and publications, representing her activities in Atlanta, New York, and elsewhere.

Dates: 1947-2014; Majority of material found within 1968 - 2010