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Wilson Meatcutters Local

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Exterior view of men walking into the Chicago headquarters of the Amalgamated Meatcutters and Butcher Workers Local 594, all employees of the Wilson Packing Company.

Creator:
Burke and Dean Photographers

Publication Information

Creator Burke and Dean Photographers
Language English

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America records, 1903-1980
Call Number M80-118
Media Number Box 28
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

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011NR0
Legacy ID
WHi 67552

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