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Labor unions

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcsh: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Albert A. Couch Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0065
Abstract

Labor leader. Correspondence, reports, and clippings relating to a proposed hydroelectric dam at Moscow, Iowa.

Dates: 1940-1951; Majority of material found within 1940-1943

Ben F. Jensen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0147
Abstract

U.S. Representative from Iowa. Correspondence, subject files, legislative records, and speeches relating to his career in the Congress.

Dates: 1939-1964

Edgar H. Bittle Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC1219
Abstract

Materials relating to Edgar Bittle's legislative career from 1973-1976. These materials provide insight into republican activism during the 19060s and 1970s, specifically concerning Iowa's public employee collective bargaining law.

Dates: 1960-1979

Edward Kennedy Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0442
Abstract

Judge, economist, statistician, and union official. Papers relating primarily to Kennedy's activities with the National Farmers' Union in the 1930s. Also contains subject files relating to his work as a probate judge and with the United Mine Workers of America.

Dates: 1921-1983; Majority of material found within 1930-1939

Herbert W. Albrecht National Farmers Organization Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0270
Abstract

Farmer and member of the NFO. The collection includes official contracts, annual reports, pamphlets, etc., of the NFO. It also includes some copies of two of their publications, the Newsletter and the News Flash.

Dates: 1950-1971

Jane Burleson papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0340
Abstract

Teacher's aide, packinghouse worker, and union activist, Burleson was the first woman and first African American elected to the Fort Dodge City Council.

Dates: 1931-1998

Leroy Jones Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0169
Abstract

Labor official from Clinton, Iowa. Correspondence between local and Iowa State Federation of Labor organizations and with the National Labor Relations Board. Also including speeches, press releases, union business papers, labor disputes, etc.

Dates: 1936-1954

Roberta Till-Retz papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0802
Abstract

Research and educational materials of activist and labor educator Roberta Till-Retz.

Dates: 1970-2006