Talbot Biography, 1849-1892
Scope and Contents
Includes the following typed manuscripts by Pearlman: biography of Thomas Wilson Talbot (1849-1892), founder of the International Association of Machinists (1975); an article on the origin of Labor Day and chronology of events pertaining to Labor Day (1973); and a biographical sketch of Matthew Maguire (1850-1917), credited as the founder of Labor Day (n.d.). Also copies of newspaper and periodical articles and U.S. Department of Labor publications relating to the origins of Labor Day (1891-1971).
Dates
- 1849-1892
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collections in the Kheel Center is restricted. Please contact a reference archivist for access to these materials.
Extent
0.5 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository
227 Ives Hall
Ithaca NY 14853