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Eugene Goldstein ILGWU Pins and Needles Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 7089

Scope and Contents

The collection contains material from the original Pins and Needles cast member, Eugene Goldstein, documenting the performance history, revival productions, publicity, and cultural reception of the Pins and Needles musical revue produced by the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU). Spanning 1937–1998, the materials reflect both the original Broadway run and later commemorative and revival efforts. The collection contains newspaper clippings with articles and photo spreads documenting early press coverage from the late 1930s, revivals and anniversaries, publications, oversize programs from various tour performances in many cities in the U.S. and Canada, songbooks, production stills, and backstage and other photographs from Eugene Goldstein’s time performing in Pins and Needles. The collection includes articles on the show’s White House performance for President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt; mid century anniversary shows; and late 1970s revival publicity. Additional content highlights cast member Ruth Gaebler (Rubinstein), her affiliation with ILGWU Local 32, and her solos in the original production. The collection has two series.

Dates

  • 1937 - 1998

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English.

Biographical / Historical

Goldstein Eugene (July 7, 1918 to February 14, 2023) was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was the last surviving cast member of the 1937 Broadway musical "Pins and Needles," presented by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. World War II veteran, graduate of Brooklyn College. Predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Myra Glazen, and had two sons, Alexander and David (Winifred).

Extent

0.75 cubic feet.

Related Materials

5780: ILGWU records. 5780 OH: ILGWU Oral History. 5780/110 OHT: ILGWU Oral histories. 6036/006: Harry M. Goldman "Pins and Needles" Oral History. 6036/031: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union "Pins and Needles" Additional Scrapbooks. 6036/077: Rose Newmark Collection on the ILGWU Musical Pins and Needles. 6036/081 AV: Ruth Graeber interview on "Pins and Needles".

Title
Eugene Goldstein ILGWU Pins and Needles Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Compiled by Kheel Center Staff
Date
June 2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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