Photographs from the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union Photographs collection (Kheel Center), 1930s -1970s

File — Box: 1, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

Most photographs came from the 5780 P. ILGWU Photographs. Related correspondence with the Kheel Center’s archivist regarding photographs for Professor Parmet’s book David Dubinsky and American Labor can be found in Box 1, Folder 10: Permissions. The photographs predominantly document David Dubinsky’s activities as leader of the ILGWU, along with other figures such as Martin Luther King speaking at an AFL‑CIO event; Sidney Hillman and Jacob Potofsky of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (1937); Fiorello LaGuardia, Julius Hochman, Luigi Antonini, Benjamin Schlesinger, and others during contract negotiations; John F. Kennedy on several occasions; strikers; Robert Kennedy; and more.

Dates

1930s -1970s

Creator

From the Collection: Parmet, Robert D., 1938- (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English, Yiddish and Italian.

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

Box 5, which includes moving images and audio recordings, is restricted due to format and access considerations.

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

Box 3, Folders 17-19 are restricted. ILGWU related 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; The minutes of the General Executive Board for the ILGWU records are closed. For more information contact the Kheel Center.