Portraits

The collection includes images of important people and events in Local 22 including ILGWU President David Dubinsky, Local 22 Manager Charles Zimmerman, Max Danish, Fania Cohn, Rose Pesotta, and Maida Springer Kemp. The photographs document the activities of Local 22, from conventions, to meetings, signing of contracts, and elections.



The photographs also illustrate the local's very active Education Department (see also 5780/057P) showing art shows, members (especially women) in classes, and performances at Labor Stage. There are also images of sports such as basketball and baseball, and cultural events such as outings with members, and banquets. Local 22 was very active in parades and marched in May Day and Labor Day parades.



Images also document strikes, picket lines and members getting arrested. There is work with other organizations, and formal portraits of the executive board and staff. Zimmerman is prominent in many of the images, in shops, with groups, in formal board portraits, at meetings, and speaking.