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Martin Luther King and Labor Leaders

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Martin Luther King, Jr., with two leaders of the United Packinghouse Workers of America, Russell Lasley, and President Ralph Helstein. Probably at a UPWA convention.

Creator:
Harris, Syd

Publication Information

Creator Harris, Syd
Language English

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America records, 1903-1980
Call Number M80-118
Media Number Box 15
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124690702121
Finding Aid https://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi/f/findaid/findaid-idx?c=wiarchives;view=reslist;subview=standard;didno=uw-whs-micr0935

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011NX0
Legacy ID
WHi 37644

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