Clothing workers -- Labor unions

Abstract

The Archives Union File is a collection of publications of United States labor unions. Included is information on the American Institute for Free Labor Development. The AUF collection consists largely of pamphlets and publications of unions, collected by the Kheel Center.

Scope and Contents

The index for this collection was created by the ILGWU on file cards. The early years (1890 1960) were divided into names followed by subject areas. The second half of the card file (1960-1973) has names and subjects interfiled. P? indicates print with negative though prints and negatives do not always match.

Additional material described by subject headings is available.

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This collection consists of 800 agreements and contracts between the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union and associations of garment manufacturers.

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The collection contains assorted publications, as well as graphics, advertisments and posters created by or used by the ILGWU.

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The collection contains company files, training files, and subject files that include information on workplace hazards, standards and studies, and other health and safety programs.

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This collection consists of films collected, produced or otherwise created by the ILGWU. Included is a DVD copy of a segment of a 1955 broadcast of the Tex and Jinx Show during which ILGWU officials, including David Dubinsky, discuss the work of the union and one of the union's mobile health units is featured.

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This collection contains a variety of ILGWU and Union Label memorabilia, including pins, fabrics, pot holders, and a bag. Also included are clippings, certificates, and other materials documenting Myrtle Banks' work with the ILGWU.

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This collection includes photographs of Myrtle Banks' retirement party in 1984, events at the City of Hope medical center, local union meetings, and ILGWU conventions.

Abstract Series I contains statements on issues related to the garment industry filed by the ILGWU between 1965 and 1995. Series II contains correspondence with non-ILGWU organizations and individuals, arranged alphabetically by correspondent or subject. Series III contains correspondence with ILGWU officers and staff, including staff of local unions, joint boards and councils, and regional departments and offices; Series IV contains files on miscellaneous subjects. Series V consists of the Research...