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Series II. Studies and publications on the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU), 1942 - 2000

 Series

Scope and Contents

International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union related research material, such as studies, several volumes of the journal "Labor’s Heritage", dissertations, organizational reports, biographical works, and ephemera documenting garment industry unions. Box 1, Folders 16-20, and Box 2, Folders 1-10 were part of the general title History- Philosophy 3D08 Class, CUNY York College, given by the donor.

Dates

  • 1942 - 2000

Creator

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.

Extent

3.7 cubic feet.

Repository Details

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

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