Potofsky, Jacob B. (General President, ACWA) (1937-68)
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
Letter to Elliott V. Bill (Editor and Publisher, Business Week) criticizing "Labor Violence and Corruption" (8/31/57) for failing to distinguish between honest and corrupt unions, as well as smearing Sidney Hillman and the ACWA.
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository