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Series V. Councils (Joint and District), 1950-1986

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Sol Chaikin papers document Chaikin's tenure as president of the ILGWU from 1975 to 1986. Included in this collection are extensive correspondence, memoranda, and notes by and to Chaikin from ILGWU officers, staff, and members, politicians, and other labor leaders. Also included are transcripts of Chaikin's speeches, delivered to audiences of local union members, ILGWU and other international union conventions, United States Congress, international labor organizations, and others.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1940-1986

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

The ILGWU Records, except for publications and materials produced for publication, are restricted. Materials created prior to twenty years from the current date are open to researchers only with prior written permission from the Director of the Kheel Center; materials created during the past twenty-years are closed; the minutes of the General Executive Board are closed. For more information contact the Kheel Center.

Extent

56 cubic feet

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

Contact:
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Ithaca NY 14853