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David Dubinsky interview about John L. Lewis by Melvyn Dubofsky, 1972

 File — Box: 4
Identifier: 1

Scope and Contents

9/21/1972. Run time 0:46:45. Recording begins mid-interview. Topics include David Dubinsky discussing his first meeting with John L. Lewis, his resignation from the Executive Council, Dubinsky's efforts toward peace and reunification, his involvement with the CIO and the AFL, analysis of why Lewis rejected the agreement in 1937, Dubinsky's relationship with Lewis and with President Roosevelt, Lewis' political beliefs, his relationships with Jews, social events with Lewis or his family, Dubinsky compares Lewis with other labor leaders, Lewis' relationship with communists.

Dates

  • 1972

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

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Extent

0.56 cubic feet

Format:

Audio cassette tape

Repository Details

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

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