P-Q (general) (1933-67)

File — Box: 115, Folder: 5

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

Rose P. Parsons (President, National Council of Women) regarding a meeting with Mrs. Roosevelt (Eleanor) to discuss a Russian exchange; Bessie Hillman's request that Mr. Howard (Franklin Specialty Co. and former American Labor Party member) sign a collective bargaining contract with ACWA; Inwood House; People's Committee for Mental Hygiene; Miss Jennie Previti's concern for old age benefits; Pennrae Protective Association; Justine Wise Polier; Richard R. Pigrone's (Local 102, Boston Joint Board) praise for Matthew Josephson's biography of Sidney Hillman.