H (general) (1937-70)
Scope and Contents
Includes letters, cards, telegrams etc. from family, personal friends, and admirers of Bessie Hillman, rank and file, joint boards and locals, labor leaders, authors, politicians, routine mail from organizations, and a diary from Bessie Hillman's trip to Israel. Box 116 contains condolence telegrams and letters upon the death of Sidney Hillman (07/10/46). They are arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- 1914-1980
- 1920-1950 (bulk)
Creator
- From the Collection: Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (creator, Organization)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Conditions Governing Access
Access to some portions of the collection is restricted; contact Kheel Center reference archivist for further details.
Extent
208.33 cubic feet
Abstract
Condolences to J.B.S. Hardman concerning Hannah; W. Averill Harriman (Governor, New York); William D. Hassett (Secretary to the President of the U.S.) concerning S.J. Res. 39 (Housing Rent Act of 1947); Dorothy I. Height (National President, National Council of Negro Women, Inc.); Margaret Hoening; Louis Hollander (President, N.Y. State CIO); Hudson Shore Labor School; Raymond M. Hilliard (Executive Director, Welfare and Health Council of New York City).
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository