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First AFL-CIO Convention

Image

Elevated view of the first national convention after the merger of the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
Ransdell Incorporated

Publication Information

Creator
Ransdell Incorporated
Date Created
1955
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011NUJ
Legacy ID
WHi 67288

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