11th Biennial Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Convention, 1936 -- Cleveland Convetion

[1a,b,d] - 1936; 16 mm ; good, all 4 reels; Black and White; On Reel; Positive; English; 1936 ACWA Convention in Cleveland, OH; Parade; speech; Sidney Hillman; Joseph Scholssberg; Franklin Roosevelt; Canada. This film is a compilation of silent footage from the 1936 convention. The film uses subtitles provided between frames Film 1A: This is the opening of the convention. The films shows delegates on the train arriving in Cleveland and a parade welcoming the members to the convention. The opening session is seen and presided over by General President Sidney Hillman. Hillman introduces General Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Schlossberg. Film 1B: It shows various key union speakers telling their stories and extending their praises to the members of the ACWA including Franklin Roosevelt. The film also shows members voting on various resolutions that were brought up during the convention. Film 1C: This reel begins with the ACWA's Canadian Delegation and their involvement in the convention, also the CIO Chairman speaks and thanks the ACWA for their help in a recent strike. Speakers here discuss the need for new legislation to be passed and a push for union political action. Film 1D: This reel is comprised of the different union committees giving their reports on the status of the union and the goals for that year. The film also covers the Grand Ball which is held before the last day of the convention. The final session includes President Hillman and Vice President Schlossberg being reelected to their positions as well as selecting Atlantic City as the site for their next convention. The film ends with the words: "Glory, Glory, Amalgamated". 1936 ACWA Convention, safety film, subtitles between frames, Films # 1A, (11 min. long. ) 1B (2 copies) (12 min. long. ), 1C (10 min. long) and 1D (11 min. long), Box 4 Union Label Out-takes 1950; 16 mm ; good; Black and White; On Reel; Positive; English; Out-takes, footage of clothing workers This is a series of outs from the film "Union Label". It is a short compilation of cuts showing employees in the clothing industry doing their job tasks. Union Label -Outs, 5 min. long. Footage edited out of the film "Union Label" -- 400 feet of film (x2)