Sophie Kosciolowski papers

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IHRC1255

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Abstract

In an oral interview, Sophie Kosciolowski (ca. 1903- ) discusses her experiences as an immigrant in 1914, her work as a child in a meat packing plant, membership in the United Packinghouse, Food and Allied Workers Union, and work as an employee and labor organizer at Armour and Co. Dried Beef Packing Department.

Dates

1914-1971

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Sophie Kosciolowski (ca. 1903) was born in Poland and came to the United States with her parents in 1912. After returning to Poland for a year, she came back to the United States, and the family settled in Chicago, Illinois. She worked at Armour's Dried Beef Packing Dept.from ages 13 to 15, then again beginning in 1931. In 1938, she was elected steward and eventually became vice president of Local 347 of United Packinghouse, Food and Allied Workers, a member of the Grievance Committee, and of the National Armour Chain Bargaining Committee.Sophie

Extent

1 linear inch

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Child labor Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
United Packinghouse, Food and Allied Workers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Women labor leaders Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings