Pepper, Claude (U.S. Senator, Florida) (1949-51)

File — Box: 115, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

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

From the Collection:

Access to some portions of the collection is restricted; contact Kheel Center reference archivist for further details.

Extent

208.33 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

S. 2580, a Private Bill, introduced on behalf of Boruck and Etla Rutenburg (cousins of Bessie Hillman), which would allow the Rutenburgs to settle in the U.S. or a least postpone deportation proceedings against them.