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Clothing workers -- Labor unions.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Angela Bambace papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC279
Abstract

Papers (ca. 1930-1976) of Angela Bambace (1898-1975) include correspondence; speeches; newspaper clippings; photographs; and publications. Bambace was a labor organizer and vice-president of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.

Dates: 1930-1976

Emilio Grandinetti papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC794
Abstract Papers (1910-1960) of Italian American author, editor, and labor organizer Emilio Grandinetti (1882-1964) include personal correspondence largely relating to his union activities and affiliation with the Mazzini Society and the Democratic Party, Foreign Language Division; union hand-bills and pamphlets; newspaper clippings pertaining to the A.C.W.A., especially in Chicago, Cincinnati, and St. Louis, to the Chicago Tailor's Strike of 1910 and to organizing of the Curlee Clothing Company in...
Dates: 1910-1960

Francesco Pitea papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2085
Abstract

Papers (1910-1965) of Francesco Pitea consist of manuscripts and typescripts of his poetry. Pitea worked in Paterson, New Jersey, textile mills. Much of his poetry takes the form of political satire, and was published in La Scopa and other anti-fascist publications. Also photocopied manuscripts and photos along with a biographical sketch written by Pitea's son, Joseph.

Dates: 1910-1988

Gioacchino Artoni papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC244
Abstract

Papers (1915-1937) of Gioacchino Artoni (1866-1937), an Italian American labor organizer, consist primarily of newspaper clippings about him.

Dates: 1915-1942

Giuseppe D. Procopio papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC2187
Abstract

Papers (ca. 1933-1961) of Italian American labor leader Giuseppe D. Procopio comprise articles and clippings about his union activities. Procopio was from Calabria, Italy, born ca. 1890. He was active in the Confederazione Italo-Americano del Lavoro, the United Shoe Workers of America, Local 563 Shoe Service Union, President of International Wholesale and Department Store Union, and chairman of America Aid to Calabria after World War II.

Dates: 1933-1961

Vincent La Capria papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC1315
Abstract

La Capria's papers (1952-1971) contain correspondence; newspaper clippings; photographs; and speeches.

Dates: 1952-1971