Speeches and Reports., 1961

The records of Local 35 are delineated into four series. The first series consists primarily of speeches. The speeches range in topic and type of address, from upcoming elections, nominations, union business, the industry, and often given at local meetings. They are typed out for reading and include edits. They were most likely given by Morris Kovler, who was elected manager of Local 35 in 1957.



The second series contains reports to the membership. These documents include information on new styles and fabric for the upcoming season, as well as patterns. There is general correspondence as well as financial information such as income and expenditures, and lists of shops that had given raises.



The third series consists of the bound minute books from the Executive Board meetings. The majority of these are in handwritten Yiddish. The final series is composed of a single minute book of the Health and Welfare Fund of Local 35. The first half of the minutes are in Yiddish, while later years appear in English.