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The Kheel Center ILGWU Collection

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This selection of meeting minutes document a few critical moments in the history of the ILGWU-the union's founding, its push to join central labor bodies, its continued support of the Liberal Party, and the passing of President Benjamin Schlesinger in 1932.

December 18, 1944 meeting of the General Executive Board

Discusses the ILGWU's continued support of the Liberal Party. In a vote, one member opposed supporting the party while the others agreed.

Kheel Center call number: 5780/016, box 3, folder 5

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