S (general) (1935-70)

File — Box: 115, Folder: 21-22

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

"John Sparkman (U.S. Senator and Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Rents) regarding a Rent Control Bill; Leverett Saltonstall (U.S. Senator) concerning federal rent control; condolences to Mrs. Lawrence Steinhardt (American Embassy, Ottawa, Ontario) upon the death of her husband; Annabelle Sweeney (Atlanta Joint Board); condolences to Mrs. Henry L. Stimson upon the death of her husband; letter in Yiddish from Mrs. Y. Sardatsky; Milton D. Stewart (State of New York Administrative Assistant Counsel to the Governor) about recommending Dollie Lowther-Robinson for the position of Secretary of the Department of Labor (New York State) (also see box 115, file folder 10 Robinson, Dollie Lowther); memo from J.J. Shoaff on ""Clothing Workers and Their Dependents Insurance Coverage and Retirement Benefits;"" poetry by Thomas Shpritzer; Sargent Shriver regarding the war against poverty; David H. Strong (Greenbelt, MD) concerning an oil painting of Sidney Hillman; Robert T. Snyder (Counsel at law) regarding Hillman versus Balmoral Hotel.